Villa Lauristonis a magnificent estate in Silicon Valley, and it is reportedly one of the best this country has to offer. It was originally listed for $20 million, but now Sotheby’s International Realty is offering it for auction at a staring bid of only $8.88 million.
Set on a private 28.4 acre property, the residence was built for the original owner of Fairmont Hotel, Mr. Herbert Edwards Law, back in the 1920s. Fine, expensive materials and historic artifacts emphasize the plush character of the house. These include wrought iron and fountains imported from Florence, onyx and marble from other parts of Italy, and brass hardware brought from France.
As you enter the main residence you are immediately amazed by the level of luxury and grandeur it boasts. Columns, arched doorways, ornate fixtures, and a lot of handcrafted details make the 16,000 square foot abode absolutely unique. Among its 20 rooms, there is a stunning living room/concert hall, reception room, sitting room, formal dining room, and library, as well as 8 full baths, 2 powder rooms, and 7 bedrooms.
The beautiful park-like parcel is surrounded by 1,000 acres of nature and includes a reflecting pond, pool, a conservatory/sunken garden, a tennis court, and even a former pool/concert stage. The list continues with a picnic area with arbor, cutting flower beds, vegetable garden, natural stream/waterfall, and a two acres 600-vine vineyard.
Over the six-car garage there is a nice and cozy guest cottage, so your friends and family can enjoy plenty of privacy when they visit you here. If you are interested in more details, or if you want to enter the bidding contest, you can do so on Sotheby’s International Realty official website.
