One of Woodside, California’s most historic private estates — known as Mountain Meadow — has officially hit the market for $29.5 million. It’s the first time in more than 30 years that the storied property has been offered for sale.
Located at 100 Cañada Road, the 25-acre estate was long owned by the late Intel co-founder Gordon Moore and his wife Betty Moore, who used it as a peaceful personal retreat.
The property, now under the stewardship of the Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST), sits amid protected redwood groves, meadows, and heritage gardens. It’s a rare blend of history, privacy, and natural beauty — just minutes from Silicon Valley and about 20 minutes from San Francisco International Airport.
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Listing details
- Address: 100 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA
- Price: $29,500,000
- Main house: 6 beds, 4 full baths, 3 half baths | 9,300 sq ft
- Guest house: 4 beds, 3 baths | 2,495 sq ft
- Additional features: pool, tennis court, wine cellar, greenhouse, 12-car garage, elevator, orchard, private trails
- Listed by: Hugh Cornish (Coldwell Banker Realty) and Erika Demma (Compass)
A legacy estate originally built in 1927
Commissioned in 1927 and designed by celebrated architect Gardner Dailey, the main house reflects English Manor-style influences and is surrounded by old-growth forest and legacy landscapes.
Mountain Meadow is notable for being Gardner Dailey’s first residential commission, the first in a long career that would later cement him as one of California’s most respected modernist architects.
The English Manor was carefully restored
The main house, which spans 9,300 square feet, has undergone a series of careful restorations that respect the original architecture while upgrading essential infrastructure for contemporary living.
Seismic retrofitting, state-of-the-art systems, and artisan-level finishes bring the nearly 100-year-old residence into the 21st century.
Inside, the home has 6 bedrooms, original details
The interior includes 6 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, and 3 half-baths. There’s also a media room with a retractable movie screen, a cozy library, an elevator, and a wine cellar.
Notably, many original details have been preserved, including a restored servant’s call system and a vault once used to store silver and valuables.
With elegant, sophisticated interiors
Timeless architectural details like beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, intricate millwork, and arched doorways enhance the home’s refined character.
Tall leaded-glass windows frame views of the gardens and surrounding trees, while multiple fireplaces throughout the home add warmth and ambiance.
And palatial bedrooms
The 6 bedrooms are spread throughout the home for privacy and comfort. The primary suite includes dual walk-in closets, a large en-suite bathroom, and a private office that looks out over the grounds.
Guest suites are equally well-appointed, many with garden or forest views, and each showcasing the home’s signature craftsmanship.
An equally impressive guest house
The estate also includes a two-story guest house, built during a major renovation in the 1990s. It adds another 2,495 square feet of living space, with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a full kitchen with double ovens, and a wood-burning fireplace.
A covered deck looks out over the surrounding greenery, making it ideal for guests, extended family, or live-in staff.
A detached 12-car garage, a greenhouse, tennis court, and more
Nearby, a detached 12-car garage offers additional workshop space, complementing the three-car and two-car garages included with the main and guest homes.
Other structures and outdoor features include a greenhouse, a tennis court, and a pool with changing rooms designed by landscape architect Thomas Church.
Grounds with historic pedigree
Beyond the architecture, the grounds are what truly set Mountain Meadow apart.
The estate’s gardens were originally designed by Bruce Porter — the same landscape architect behind the famed Filoli estate next door.
Meandering paths lead through redwood groves, a year-round creek, and heritage rose gardens. There’s also a one-acre apple orchard and a tennis court.
A fully-equipped pool area and 16 water wells
The pool area, redesigned by modernist landscape architect Thomas Church, includes changing rooms and captures the same balance of form and function that defines the rest of the estate.
Sixteen wells across the property provide both domestic and irrigation water, and a one-mile paved driveway with dual electronic gates ensures privacy and security throughout.
Protected land, lasting legacy
Future owners will never have to worry about having all of this taken away from them. Mountain Meadow is a preserved sanctuary!
The entire 25-acre estate is protected by POST, ensuring its natural features and historical value are maintained for future generations. Surrounded by Golden Gate National Recreation Area land, it also offers direct access to public hiking trails.
Once home to an Intel co-founder
The legacy estate was previously owned by Intel co-founder Gordon Moore and his wife Betty Moore, and served as their private retreat for decades.
The late American businessman and emeritus chairman of Intel Corporation passed along the property to stay in the the care of the Peninsula Open Space Trust, and is now being brought to market for the first time since 1991, when the Moores bought it.
Ready for new ownership
“Mountain Meadow was a refuge for the Moore family, a place of peace, and reflection and a deep connection to the rich landscape of the San Francisco Bay Area,” said POST’s Eric Normington.
“It’s now ready for a new steward who shares that deep connection to the natural world.”
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