neighborhood looks like its neighbors. However, inside, the home has been masterfully redefined as a contemporary residence by New York-based architecture firm This $22.3 Million California Home Is a Tranquil Silicon Valley Hideaway for $18 million. It was constructed in 1910 by architect Fred W.
In the no-expense-spared renovation for an art-loving couple with a funky and eclectic yet refined taste, Leroy Street removed floors in the building’s rear to create soaring ceilings that further amplify the wall space for art and to create more dynamic, open space in a city that can often feel cramped. Spread over five floors, the 10-room home includes five bedrooms and three full bathrooms, plus a powder room.
Farther in, the modern chef’s kitchen showcases custom-milled oak cabinetry; an 18-foot center island made from Imperial Danby marble; a 60-inch Wolf dual-fuel range; a 100-bottle wine refrigerator; and more. No detail was left to chance. There’s a dedicated faucet that delivers filtered flat or sparkling water on tap, as well as high-quality finishes like the blue quartzite backsplash.
Leroy Street and the sellers perfectly matched the furnishings to the art—and while it might not come with the home, it undoubtedly serves as creative inspiration for what is possible. Large-format works animate the dining area, which features a custom banquet. From there, a sunken media lounge has two walls of floor-to-ceiling glass, custom oak shelves, a fireplace, and direct access to the back garden.
The third floor houses the primary suite, which comprises an airy bedroom with a colorful textile headboard, a private terrace overlooking the back garden area, and a bathroom emblazoned by a mosaic by artist Summer Wheat that was designed exclusively for this bathroom. The additional bedrooms, including children’s bedrooms, are found on the fourth floor, while a penthouse-level office on the rooftop level is sandwiched between north- and south-facing terraces.