Bill Gates and Melinda Gates recently announced an end to their 27-year marriage, sending the world in a tizzy.
Parents to three kids, the couple run one of the largest private charitable foundations, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Their total net worth is estimated to be around $146 billion, even after contributing at least $40 billion to their foundation.
As well as their charitable work, the multi-billionaire couple are also known for their $127M family home in Medina, Washington. Named ‘Xanadu 2.0’, Bill Gates’ house was bought in 1988 for just $2M but an additional $63M have been invested in the home over the years.
While Bill Gates’ house is not currently for sale, we found five Bay Area homes that could give his home a run for its money.
Check them out…
1. 329 Albion Avenue, Woodside
Price: $135,000,000
At the top of this list is the Green Gables Estate, a historical treasure spread over 74 acres that boasts of seven residences, 26 baths, and 34 bedrooms in one glorious estate. Built by renowned architects, Charles Sumner Greene and Henry Mather Greene, the home is a perfect combination of natural beauty and man-made comfort. With the extensive use of natural light, large windows with views to acres of untouched forest, this estate is full of rustic charm that brings life into any room it touches.
A vegetable and flower garden, beautiful orchards, an equestrian center, heavenly vineyards, and multiple swimming pools are just a sneak peek into what this estate has to offer. It’s the perfect home if Mr. Bill Gates’ house needs a partner.
2. 1868 Floribunda Avenue, Hillsborough
Price: $55,000,000
While this home is less than half the cost of Bill Gates’ home, it’s nearly 20,000 square feet area and its extensive renovations put it in the running for competition. The bright and charming location has six individual residences on the grounds with separate driveways for residents, guests, and pedestrians.
Apart from a custom-built water well, the estate features a timeless pool, a bocce court, a fruit garden, and a Koi pond!
3. 610 Los Trancos Road, Portola Valley
Price: $53,888,000
Ever wondered what a state-of-the-art tech home would look like? 610 Los Trancos Road is the answer. This massive 13+ acre property overlooking the San Francisco Bay is the stuff of dreams.
Featuring an ice hockey pavilion, a three hole golf course, an indoor basketball court, a media room, and a game room for the perfect poker night, this home combines modern amenities with scenic beauty. Even at less than half the price of the current Bill Gates’ house, this estate is a serious contender.
4. 3 Bridle Lane, Woodside
Price: $50,000,000
This 12.63 acre estate in Woodside evokes awe and wonder as it beautifully blends the indoors with the outdoors. Just over one and half decades old, the European architecture of the home has been thoughtfully designed, to inspire views that are truly breathtaking.
An oak-tree alley, a world-class equestrian arena, horse stables, a 10+ car motor court, a wine cellar, and an 11-seat movie theatre are just the beginning of what this home has to offer.
5. 485 Whiskey Hill Road, Woodside
Price: $49,000,000
With lots of natural light flooding into every room thanks to the indoor-outdoor balance, it’s hard to believe you’re still indoors at all. If that were not enough, the centrepiece of this home is a twenty-first century version of the Bernard Maybeck original that was built on this very site about a 100 years ago.
Views of the Santa Cruz Mountain range and the 272-acre Horse Park at Woodside welcome you at this 11-acre estate built in 2012. This nine-bed, 12-bath home features two main residences, three guest residences, multiple garages, a soccer field, a tennis court, and a pool that you really want to take a dip in.
