The Tobin Clark Estate: A Once In A Lifetime Opportunity For $29 Million
December 22, 2011 by Jim Walberg · 3 Comments
The Tobin Clark Estate: Maybe once in a lifetime one is able to acquire a true architectural masterpiece. That opportunity has just arrived in Hillsborough, California. For more than sixty years, the Hillsborough Mansion with the unassuming name “House-on-Hill” has been cited as one of the most spectacular private residences ever created in its fine antique English style. In the 1920s, Celia Tobin Clark, an heiress to the Hibernia Bank fortune, commissioned architect David Adler to create a Cotswold Tudor Mansion on a secluded hilltop of some 400 acres just south of San Francisco. Full-grown trees were transplanted from as far away as the Monterey Peninsula, rose terraces and formal courtyards were laid out amid the oak groves and lawns, and multiple-trunk olive trees were pruned to dip low over matching reflecting pools set in a stone terrace. Completely by hand, an architectural treasure was built.
This magnificent 35,000 square foot estate, now on six acres, evokes all the ambience and grandeur of another era. Featured as a Decorator Showcase in the early 1990’s, this circa 1930 Cotswold Tutor mansion has been meticulously renovated with a superb level of fine craftsmanship, architectural design and interior finishes. Secluded from view behind classic wrought-iron gates, one enters the grounds of this estate through a dramatic lighted cobblestone drive into a large motor court with a spectacular stone fountain – a truly grand entrance for the most elegant of galas.
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n elegant black and white marble reception foyer greets guests, with a carved balustrade staircase leading to opulent public rooms; a banquet-sized formal dining room with carved marble fireplace and oversized French Doors leading to the Loggia and Grand Terrace; a cozy Library with 17th Century English paneling; and the crowning glory, The Music Room. This spectacular chamber, which is 55 feet long and is crowned by 15 foot ceilings with exquisite three dimensional decorations, features antique parquet-de-Versailles floorings, triple gold-gilt moldings, matching fireplaces, Bay Windows and French doors leading to the Grand Terrace. The Music Room of Tobin Clark Estate is featured in Helen Comstock’s as one of the 100 Most Beautiful Rooms In America.
Other features of the Tobin Clark mansion include 9+ bedrooms, 11 baths, 11 fireplaces, main kitchen, service pantry and kitchen, super-luxurious master quarters, a VIP suite (host to Heads of State), a handsome Bar Room, separate Guest Apartment, Wine Vault, Exercise Room and a huge Recreation/Media Room. The property also enjoys a six car garage and state-of-the-art systems, including sound, lighting, security and intercom throughout.
Upon completion in 1931, the home was filled with interior decor by Syrie Maugham (wife of Somerset), paintings by Van Dyke and Sir Joshua Reynolds, Queen Anne paneling, eighteenth century Chinese wall coverings, a rare Dubois writing table and over two hundred other items sent from England and the Continent. With a prized view overlooking San Francisco’s Lower Bay and the rolling landscape far to the west, ‘House-on-Hill’ now rests on a more manageable six acres, without the original Adler-designed sixteen-stall stables, ten-car garage and “laundry group”. Little else, though, has been sacrificed, and the house remains quietly tucked away behind the espaliered magnolias and majestic pines of a cherished Hillsborough setting.
Now viewing the lights surrounding San Francisco Bay, the 6-acre grounds offer an oasis featuring a Grand Terrace, rolling lawns, pool with guest house, a balustrade Rose Garden and manicured formal gardens with statuary. The exquisitely landscaped grounds are also fully lighted, wired for sound throughout and completely secured and gated. We would be glad to arrange a PRIVATE SHOWING for only the most discriminating and qualified buyer. Offered at $29,000,000 US. Until next time…Jim Walberg
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[...] The Tobin Clark Estate was completed in 1931, designed by the re-nown architect, David Adler. Upon completion, the Estate was filled with interior decor by Syrie Maugham (wife of Somerset Maugham), paintings by Van Dyke and Sir Joshua Reynolds, Queen Anne paneling, eighteenth century Chinese wall coverings, a rare Dubois writing table and over two hundred other items sent from England and the Continent were selected by Syrie Maugham. Celia Tobin Clark learned about Syrie’s legendary interior decorating from a dear friend in Chicago. Syrie is credited for designing the first all-white room. At the Estate, The Music Room, is a perfect example of her work using ‘white’ as the primary color. [...]