Surrounded by greenery and streaming with light from its private perch, this hidden estate defines architectural grandeur at one of Hillsborough’s most prized locations. Lower North Hillsborough’s Oaks area is known for its storybook designs and treasure trove of timeless character homes. This retreat enjoys its own wonderland of sculptural oaks and greenery. While the lush privacy sets a regal tone, this home has been re-imagined with modern luxuries, natural indoor/outdoor flow, and a 5-bedroom floorplan of copious sun exposures.

The classic romance of European Revival will remind you of the best of San Francisco’s luxury corridors of Pacific Heights and Russian Hill. Enter into an enchanted garden courtyard, where a vast frontage of lawns is secluded beyond a 100-year old oak as its own work of art. Symmetry and scale of the front façade are a grand first impression.

Beautifully updated for modern elegance inside and out, the presentation is truly “luxury in the details.” Ornate moldings, impeccably re-finished mahogany flooring, and lofty 9 – 10 ft. ceilings embellish a canvas of infused sunshine. Amenities span 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, over 4,000 feet, all with an easy integration with 40 ft. pool, spa, a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, and 100% usable, flat, fenced-in grounds. Blur the line between home and garden, as a generous chef’s kitchen with 9 ft. island adjoins a huge 24 x 17 family room of 10 ft. ceilings and hand-hewn beams. The family room opens out to brick party terraces and panoramic outdoor entertaining. This magazine-worthy Kitchen/Family Great Room stretches across the back of the home where it meets the South Garden for poolside leisure. The Sonos-equipped pool terrace is ready for all-season gatherings with its built-in kitchen and al fresco dining spots. A lovely side patio links the pool terrace with the gated and fenced front lawns, creating 360 degrees of open air destinations. 

Other noteworthy interior standouts are the baronial living room, dining room (14 x 18), Carmel-inspired breakfast room, and a decadent top floor primary retreat. Taking a page from English and French country houses, you will treasure the bay windows, plaster moldings, and rich woodwork. The mahogany floors are a sophisticated conversation piece throughout the home. With a main level guest or au pair suite, plus four more bedrooms upstairs, the layout is up-to-the-minute and purely convenient for the larger family or extended-stay visitors.

A great design is always elevated by a great view…the architect took full advantage of the .42 acre grounds, where every window reveals a lush vista of heritage trees, lawns, and mature foliage. From the top floor, the outlook is even more pronounced, creating the feeling of your own private park. Each bedroom is blessed with thrilling windows, plus one bedroom with its own sun deck. The primary suite tells the story of the home’s refinement, extending 24 feet across, appointed with fireplace, library shelving, park-like vista, and indulgent marble bathroom with double walk-in closets.

Oakdale Road takes its place in coveted Lower North Hillsborough, the perennial neighborhood leader for median sales price and price per sq. ft. Here, in this pristine setting, you will continue to be impressed and rewarded by the clean updated lines of the architecture, significant room sizes, and sunny privacy quintessential of Hillsborough’s finest. The Hillsborough Oaks neighborhood even celebrates its tight-knit culture with annual block parties mingling with other cherished streets such as Baileyana and Jackling. For the ultimate in lifestyle, this design statement is within 10 minutes of the SFO airport, and within 10 minutes of North Elementary, Crocker Middle, Burlingame High, and Nueva School. The world at your doorstep...

At a Glance
● 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms
● Approx. 4,050 sq. ft. of living, plus 475 sq. ft. large basement utility room. (data per paid vendor Floorplan Visuals)
● Detached 3-car garage with Tesla EV Charger and potential for ADU design. Long private driveway with potential for gates.
● Lot is approx. 18,180 sq. ft., .42 Acre (per county record)
● Home originally built in 1927, extensively remodeled "down to the studs" by previous owner, and beautifully modernized by current owner with completely refinished mahogany flooring, Nest Thermostats, upgraded lighting and security, custom window shades in all bedrooms, upgraded electrical features, Sonos-powered audio inside and out, and much more
● Double laundry rooms, including one in the expansive basement utility room, as well as one in the upstairs south bathroom.
● Outdoor amenities including full outdoor kitchen with extensive countertops, counter seating, built-in gas grill, fridge, and icemaker. Rectangular pool with automatic cover, plus deluxe freestanding hot tub.
● Long driveway ensures total privacy and easy potential for future driveway gate.
● Prime Lower North Hillsborough location in a storybook setting assigned to North Elementary, Crocker Middle, and Burlingame High
● Optimum convenience: 1.1 miles to Broadway Burlingame Starbucks; 1.2 miles to North Elementary; 1.9 miles to Downtown Burlingame Avenue Apple Store; 2.4 miles to Nueva School Hillsborough Campus; within 6 minute connection to Highways 101, 280, and 10 minutes to SFO airport.