TELLING THE STORY OF HILLSBOROUGH ELEGANCE... The Town of Hillsborough has never been a suburb, but rather a collection of estates known for its privacy, scenery, and commitment to architecture. Unlike any other, the hidden retreat at 804 Vista Road is the quintessence of not just a grand home, but a true estate. Built in 1913 on a strategic 1 Acre knolltop, the home draws inspiration from Revival Architecture movements of Pasadena and Old Hollywood. Evoking historic landmarks such as Pasadena’s circa-1906 Wrigley Mansion, the design is a timeless W...

TELLING THE STORY OF HILLSBOROUGH ELEGANCE... The Town of Hillsborough has never been a suburb, but rather a collection of estates known for its privacy, scenery, and commitment to architecture. Unlike any other, the hidden retreat at 804 Vista Road is the quintessence of not just a grand home, but a true estate. Built in 1913 on a strategic 1 Acre knolltop, the home draws inspiration from Revival Architecture movements of Pasadena and Old Hollywood. Evoking historic landmarks such as Pasadena’s circa-1906 Wrigley Mansion, the design is a timeless Wow Factor. Sense of arrival and stunning symmetry are keys to the feeling. Gates swing open and you enter a realm of exclusivity and endearing charisma—your first impression is afforded that extra moment to crystallize, as you behold sprawling front grounds and a garden-laced motor court. Colonial Revival and Italian Renaissance themes of the early 20th century assert a permanence and presence that is not soon forgotten. Call it an instant VIP factor! The Estate at 804 Vista Road has always held magical appeal in its location, grounds, and design. Now it has been re-interpreted by stalwart designers at TRG Architecture and Wilkinson Construction. The current owners have re-imagined the home’s full experience throughout 5,820 +/- sq. ft. of living. Original integrity is faithfully blended with luxury remodeling and re-configured hangout zones (indoors and outdoors) that integrate with the epic formal rooms. It was these grand rooms and the magnetism of a 1-Acre Estate that brought former owners Lucius Beebe and Charles Clegg (complete with Rolls Royce fleet) here in the 1960s. Yale and Harvard educated, Beebe was an outspoken Renaissance Man, famed as a nationally recognized author, epicure, historian, and connoisseur. As featured on the cover of Life Magazine in 1939, Beebe was a true boulevardier, standing out for both his dapperness and wit. As Beebe purveyed: “luxury is in the details,” and his former home overflows with such noteworthy nuances. Amenities include 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, plus Library, Second Office, and Master Pent Room in the Main Home, plus additional Gym or Au Pair Quarters with separate entry from the gardens. Beyond the resort-sized motor court and front gardens, the gallery entrance hall is a classic opening statement that extends over 50 feet across. The feeling is that of your own country club! High ceilings of ten feet enhance the entertaining zones, which revolve around the central courtyard of loggia, firepit, and rose gardens. From the sheltered comfort of this rear courtyard, the ambiance is best described as aristocratic. As an outdoor living room, this courtyard perch is wrapped in the privacy of the gardens. The repeated archways of the loggia are a nod to the Italian influence and Hollywood Hills glamour. The 50 ft. long entrance hall elegantly connects wings and destinations of the main level. In the pool-friendly South Wing, you will find the stately Living Room and adjacent Paneled Library. The living room stretches over 30 feet wide and is proportioned for multiple seating areas. French doors capture leafy views and extend the gathering space out to the pool terrace. Discreetly off of the living room, the Paneled Library is a paragraph unto itself. This chamber embodies the spirit of the estate with its ageless patina and ambassador’s luxe. One can almost hear Lucius Beebe elucidating fireside on a manual typewriter, accompanied by a favored beverage from the hidden bar cabinet! Along the main hallway, you will also find a large main level guest suite of ten foot ceilings and beautifully up-to-the-minute remodeled bathroom. The current owners carefully reconfigured a New Powder room and Sun-Drenched Sitting Room that makes the perfect extra office, homework station, or secondary TV destination. The North Wing is anchored by a regal Formal Dining Room that befits the architecture. A commercial-grade butler’s pantry transitions to the Remodeled Kitchen, Family Lounge and a handy Second Office. Wrapped in tall windows, the kitchen thrives on large island seating, and becomes your everyday “welcome home” destination as you walk in from the garage via the side porch. Adjacent to the kitchen is a cozy family lounge plus tucked-away Office. Upstairs, Four Additional Bedrooms capture light and thrilling vistas. The North Wing “Princess Suite” has been remodeled and expanded with luxury bathroom and unobstructed Bay view. At the end of the hall, the Master Retreat includes a bedroom with library shelving and Bay view, plus an exciting window-wrapped Pent Room surveying bridges, City lights, and valley floor. All upstairs bathrooms are expertly remodeled, sensitively blending with the original aesthetics of the home. Outdoor entertainment reigns supreme, whether cocktails at the courtyard loggia (with its hand-laid original brickwork and modern gas firepit), or festive family time by the pool, outdoor kitchen, and poolside fireplace lounge. Acclaimed landscape architect Michael Callan created the arbor fire lounge, complete with built-in grilling station and raised hearth gas fireplace. An adjacent foot passage extends kids’ play space out to the totally contained front grounds, fully functional with usable lawns behind tall hedges and gate. Hillsborough’s high-end price bracket remains elusive for those true estates on large lot sizes. Here is an opportunity to own a treasured 1-Acre Estate, full of charisma, long regarded as a fine pedigree, and absolutely move-in ready. The hallmarks of a great estate shine through: privacy, a generous garden, and the architectural flair reserved for an icon. This Mid South estate location amongst streets such as Chiltern and Culebra is hallowed for posting the #1 Sale in Hillsborough history nearby. Telling the Story of Hillsborough Elegance…now awaiting your new chapters.