Style: Mediterranean
Palo Alto Spanish Estate
This Palo Alto home’s traditional Spanish influence can be seen in the multi-level roofing, complete with red terra cotta tiles. The home’s period-inspired architecture is accented by loft ceilings, plaster walls, and an open floor plan. Featuring a grand entryway with a recessed quatrefoil window and decorative grille work, this home combines art and entertainment.
In the basement is a custom-designed entertainment area, complete with a home theater with plush recliners, a full wet bar, and billiards and foosball tables. There are special details throughout the home, including hand-wrought iron staircase railings, a barrel ceiling in the dining room, and a glass tile mosaic in the basement near the bar. The beautifully landscaped backyard features a tiled patio entertaining area shaded by a custom trellis.
Saratoga Tuscan Villa
Set in the foothills of Saratoga, this stunning two-story Tuscan villa has a spectacular view of the city lights. Designed to be both beautiful and family-friendly, the large kitchen with limestone floors leads to the cozy family room featuring clearstory windows. The room opens to the loggia and outdoor fireplace area with ample space for entertaining.
Additional features are the serene pool, the master bath’s luxurious soaking tub and the stone barrel vault ceiling leading to the wine cellar. The owners personalized the home with a light filled art studio, a man-cave for the ingenious engineer and a whimsical laundry room.
Saratoga Jewel Box
Located in Saratoga, this provincial jewel box has a stone-clad façade, complete with a covered porch entry. The rustic gourmet kitchen features vaulted ceilings, a custom-made copper vent hood, a built-in Meile coffee bar, and plenty of room to sit and enjoy culinary creations. The great room has exposed beam ceilings with skylights, and the formal living room includes a wood-burning stove to evoke old world charm.
The real star of this home is the outdoor entertainment pavilion – the heated patio slab features a built-in barbecue center and an outdoor kitchen with teak cabinetry. With stunning water features in both the front and back yards, this home was meant to entertain as well as be a sanctuary.
Los Gatos Tuscan Manor
This sprawling three story Tuscan Manor is located in the hills of Los Gatos. All three floors are connected by a beautiful winding staircase, and the ceilings are accented by antique hand-hewn wooden beams. The master bath features a custom-tiled floating tub with a special arched shower.
The manor has a fully finished basement and an attached round garage, designed to mimic an old water cistern. Complete with an olive grove and natural California vegetation, the property includes the main house and a guest house, both of which have roofs made from imported clay tile. The entire home can be powered with the included generator.
Los Altos Hills Winery
This 12-acre Los Altos Hills Tuscan-style beauty was the Conrado Company’s first winery. Designed with the environment in mind, the winery was built using reclaimed lumber ceiling beams and bamboo floors. Custom touches include a stone-clad tasting room, plenty of underground storage, and a large processing area.
The structure itself has several features to help streamline the wine-making and bottling process – exposed truss ceilings, premium ventilation, tons of natural light, and large carriage house-style garage doors for easy deliveries and shipping.
