34. Woodside, California Estate – $117 Million
Woodside, California, is a lovely little community located in picturesque San Matteo County. You’re far enough along in this article to know that jargon like this indicates that housing prices are going to be insane—and they are. And it’s pretty easy to see why: the whole community is within sight of beautiful, pristine mountains. And by “within sight” we do mean “surrounded on all sides by some of the most stunning mountain vistas in California.”
This is a place that has inspired artists, writers, and other creative people to achieve some of their most monumental creations, so its no wonder that architects felt the same way. There’s a long tradition of using the natural landscape to shape the buildings—think of Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Falling Water.” Allan Greenberg’s Woodside House is a 9,000 square foot mansion on a huge estate complete with swimming pools—yes, more than aone—tennis courts, and the humbling sight of the surrounding mountains. Mother Nature’s majesty commands respect—but then again so does a $117 million dollar estate.