Green Gables - The Estate | Woodside, California Offered by Christie's International Real Estate
An Architectural Masterpiece in Nature's Finest Setting
Green Gables - The Estate Green Gables is truly an extraordinary estate. The combination of man's and nature's best are brilliantly on display throughout this 74-acre Woodside, California, property which has remained intact since its inception in 1911. The creation of Mortimer Fleishhacker, banker and founder of Anglo California Bank and the Great Western Power Company, at the heart of Green Gables rests its magnificent main residence and gardens that remain home to this day for the Fleishhacker family. Designed by Charles Sumner Greene and Henry Mather Greene, leading figures of the early 20th century Arts and Crafts movement, the main house's rooms are oriented to maximize the spectacular views of the property's celebrated gardens and grounds. The estate also includes six other dwellings, each nestled in its own private setting. Noteworthy among them is a lovely 1930s home designed by acclaimed Modernist architect William Wurster. The estate is also home to three swimming pools, a tennis court, orchards, and a glorious vegetable and flower garden. ...
A Rare and Vast Landholding
An Idyllic Garden Environment One of the most remarkable aspects of Green Gables is its expansive grounds, which are a mix of formal gardens surrounding the main house and natural woodlands filled with native California shrubs and flowers. Majestic old-growth trees abound at Green Gables, including oaks, giant redwoods, blue spruce, Monterey pines, and eucalyptus. Two private roads and wooded trails wind through the verdant lands, perfect for riding, biking and exploration. Closer to the main house, the Camperdown Elm Allée is a striking avenue of meticulously pruned trees and is considered one of the finest exemplars of its kind. Elsewhere, large flower and vegetable gardens provide a wonderful bounty for the estate, from dahlias and roses for the vase, to tomatoes, onions, peppers, and all manner of herbs for the table. In a state where water supplies can be of concern, Green Gables is blessed with its own expansive reservoir which independently serves the estate's irrigation needs.
A Legacy and Opportunity Green Gables' unique and historic presence in the Silicon Valley region has bestowed on it
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traditions and legacies that have made it a cherished residential landmark. The estate has long been a gathering place for global dignitaries including European royalty, senators, congressmen, governors, business leaders, and creative luminaries. In 1965, the United Nations selected Green Gables as the site for its 20th anniversary commemoration gala. Today, the estate offers an unparalleled breadth of homes, natural habitats, and lands for enjoyment, relaxation, and development. This unrivaled, idyllic oasis is the perfect address for a visionary steward who will value its beauty, grace as well as its many natural gifts—all within minutes of a thriving and celebrated Silicon Valley community. Christie's International Real Estate 20 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, New York 10020 Christie's International Real Estate, Inc. assumes no legal responsibility for the accuracy of any content herein, including photography, which may not be reproduced in any form without our permission. All information provided herein has been obtained from sources believed reliable, but may be subject to errors, omissions, change of price, prior sale, or withdrawal without notice. You should consult your attorney, architect, and/or advisors for an independent verification of any properties.