PINE BROOK 

For nearly 100 years, the historic estate of Pine Brook has been owned and occupied by a pioneering California family. Purchased as a wedding gift in the early part of the 20th Century, the property has been used as a country retreat and farm for the past 70 years. Commanding more than 12 acres in the sought-after community of Atherton, Pine Brook represents a truly exceptional opportunity to acquire sizeable acreage in Silicon Valley.

Nestled amid a canopy of old-growth shade trees, the primary residence encompasses more than 11,000 square feet and was inspired by the popular Tudor-style country houses of the period. To take advantage of the pleasant local climate, the home was designed to accommodate gracious indoor-outdoor living. A 6,500-square-foot guest house provides superb comfort for visiting friends and family. A large swimming pool, a poolhouse with a bar, a tennis court, and expansive flower and produce gardens are also featured among the estates fine amenities.

Over the years, Pine Brook has played host to a number of visiting dignitaries, who enjoyed its beauty and many comforts. The estate's foremost asset, however, is the land itself, which comprises one of the largest single tracts of contiguous property in the community of Atherton. Because the estate has been in private hands for almost a century, it has maintained its vast unspoiled expanse of subdividable land, making it one of Silicon Valley's most desirable addresses.