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A private estate in the highly coveted Lower North Hillsborough, this trophy property spans 5.36 acres across four separate parcels, offering exceptional privacy, expansion potential, and investment value. Designed by renowned architects John Bakewell Jr. & Ernest Weihe, this French chateau-style masterpiece became home to Hollywood legend Bing Crosby. With ties to the legendary racehorse Seabiscuit and antique elements sourced from the Hearst Collection, this estate is truly one-of-a-kind. The residence includes 11 bedrooms, 10 full bathrooms, and 5 half bathrooms across four levels. A family-friendly floor plan, designed for both comfortable living and grand entertaining, includes multiple salons, a formal dining room, a paneled library, a private office, and a separate guest wing. Stunning architectural details include Rococo plasterwork, intricate millwork, and imported European antiques many hand-selected by Bing Crosby himself. The expansive estate grounds once housed Seabiscuit's stables and now feature lush gardens, serene walking paths, and endless opportunities for outdoor entertaining. With rare historical significance, unparalleled elegance, and extraordinary scale, this is a legacy estate a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of Californias Golden Era.
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Listing provided courtesy of Jenn Gilson of Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty. Last updated 2025-04-25 08:20:29.000000. Listing information © 2025 CRMLS.
John Collins
DRE# 01948188
888 Prospect St. Suite 140
La Jolla, CA 92037
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888 Prospect St. Suite 140 La Jolla CA 92037
Coldwell Banker Realty, CalBRE# 00616212
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