A new pinnacle of affluent housing has emerged in America's priciest ZIP code with two modern masterpieces in Atherton, California, showcasing luxury living with a hefty price tag. The Mansion Global reports a "modern barn" style home, complete with a partly charred cedar façade and San Francisco Bay views, has been listed for $32 million – developed by Ony Homes after purchasing the property for $4.5 million in 2021, the 12,840-square-foot estate on Melanie Lane was initially offered in 2023 for $25 million, now returning to the market after a previous listing period from January to July 2024.
Similarly, 94 Melanie Lane encapsulates its world of opulence, sprawling across 12,811 square feet with a floating 3-story staircase and Crestron home automation; this modern haven boasts 7 bedrooms, 8 full bathrooms, and 4 half bathrooms, crafted with refined materials like high-end Italian marble and Armani Casa Movie theater, its design attributed to the award-winning architect EID, residents can indulge in 2 wine cellars, a Dolby Atmos movie theater, and a health fitness center complete with sauna and steam rooms, a Miele-equipped kitchen, and expansive outdoor entertainment areas including an infinity-edge pool and guest house, all within cartwheeling distance of Silicon Valley's heavy hitters like Facebook and Stanford Campus.
The steep price point is not an anomaly for Atherton, as both residences are designed to captivate Silicon Valley's elite, technology founders, and venture capitalists; the interior finishes, including rich wood Italian stone, according to Ony's website, embrace a modern aesthetic while offering functionality like fire, insect and decay resistance thanks to the traditional Japanese shou sugi ban technique used on the façade.
