A Connoisseur’s Paradise that Lives in the Moment

Behold a lifestyle ready to thrive in the moment…ready to pivot from indoors to outdoors…and ready to imprint your life with a rich architectural feeling. The prestigious Tobin Clark area is one of Hillsborough’s newest subdivisions. 100 years ago it was copper barons and heiresses taking in the day’s polo match, or a leisurely fox hunt in these scenic hills. The Tobin Clark Estate, a 30,000 sq. ft. 1930s English manor, still stands nearby, while the buzz of a new Peninsula luxury lifestyle now defines this location as Hillsborough’s “best-kept secret.”

50 Sugar Hill Drive takes its place on a less-traveled interior street within minutes of the Hwy 92 on-ramp and highly acclaimed Aragon High School. You will immediately appreciate the home’s knolltop perch, as it sweeps a clean axis across its .55 acre with a one-level floorplan. A waterfall fountain pond at the front door is a first indication that this setting elevates moods as an idyllic earthly paradise, steeped in privacy and aglow with lush flowering shrubs and specimen trees. Maui? Punta Mita? St. Bart’s? Your back yard oasis is like being on an exotic vacation every day! Immersed in blooming foliage and sense of seclusion, the resort-caliber saltwater pool and spa features a stone waterfall that cascades for soothing ambiance controlled via timer.

Stepping inside, the circa-1979 Galli-built design has been re-imagined in recent years with rich woodwork, luxury marbles, and elegant ceiling treatments. The formal entrance hall yields to a grand living room. Here, a cathedral ceiling soars to 11 feet above the room’s generous 23 x 15 dimensions. Refinished hardwood floors reinforce the home’s rich, layered ambiance, which speaks of custom quality throughout approx. 3,200 sq. ft, 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, plus enormous 3-car garage. 

“Luxury in the details” certainly applies to this home’s designer execution. Note the multi-layered crown moldings, the bespoke iron interior gates (one between kitchen and dining room, and another at kitchen/mud room) that are worldly architectural accents. Quality built-in cabinetry is another repeated theme: from the lobby’s flower pedestal, to the family room’s elaborate media center (with Sub-Zero wine cooler), the hallway’s open library shelving, and the Primary Suite’s full-scale trophy cabinet. In the kitchen, crisp white woodwork shines including a full tongue and groove paneled wood ceiling, built-in niches and moldings. Appliances by Thermador and Sub-Zero define the excellence. Here, at the heart of the home, living “in the moment” circulates with multiple pivot points: step right out from the breakfast nook to the trellised terrace complete with built-in heaters, custom grilling kitchen, and the chromatics of a remarkable private garden. The kitchen adjoins the family room for a wide Great Room ensemble spanning 40 feet across. Again, you will note the curated caliber of the built-in woodwork and moldings that take this home a cut above.

Bedroom retreats along the hallway include an ideal guest room, plus two family bedrooms, culminating in the oversized Primary Suite at the end of the north wing. Hardwood floors, plantation shutters, and rich moldings and baseboards decorate the cozy confines. In the Primary Suite, king-size dimensions flow with a bay window seating nook, and full wall of built-in cabinetry as library, media, or trophy cabinet. The Primary bath enjoys a very large walk-in closet, steam shower, free-standing tub, and even its own walled-in patio. For your family overflow projects, the nearly 800-foot garage is stylishly carpeted and finished. Imagine your game table, music studio, or gym coming to fruition in this magnum 3-car space. 

At the end of the day, this lifestyle will stand out for its lavish outdoor escapes. In total privacy, you will enjoy a garden panorama that frames the pool and spa, synthetic turf lawn area, dining terrace, outdoor kitchen, and more. The landscaped hillside is a work of art unto itself with a plethora of seasonal colors and textures. The saltwater pool contours into rock forms complete with waterfall feature. Multi-color pool lighting and waterfall are easily controlled with a patio control panel for year-round moods. The full “life of the party” experience is your daily treasure. Not to be missed, a secret walkway leads to a view plateau at the top of the property. From the comfort of the stone patio and trellis, your cocktail hour or morning coffee surveys epic views above the Tobin Clark Mansion and the blue waters of the Bay…C’est Magnfique!

At a Glance

• 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms on a single-level floorplan
• Approx. 3,200 sq. ft. of living (per county record), plus huge 3-car attached garage of approx. 760 sq. ft.
• Beautifully landscaped resort-style parcel of approximately .55 acre (23,850 sq. ft. per county record) 
• Home originally built in 1979 by Galli Builders, and totally updated in more recent years with luxury finishes throughout
• Advanced outdoor amenities including built-in grilling station, outdoor heaters, saltwater pool, spa, resort-style waterfall, synthetic lawn, and Bay-View terrace plateau
• Central AC, two gas log fireplaces
• Less-traveled interior street of prestigious Tobin Clark, near South Elementary, Aragon High, and easy access to Highways 92, 280