California Real Estate Market News

Check out this home!  As if it wasn't enough that Atherton had the most expensive zip code to live in, now Belvedere is making way with the most expensive residence!

Belvedere California in the San Francisco Bay is home to the most expensive residence on the market in California, and one of the priciest in the country. Locksley Hall, a 10,000-square-foot house that sits at the tip of Belvedere Island, can be yours for $65 million.

Most Expensive Home In California

The entrance to his property is guarded by gates designed by Hearst Castle architect Julia Morgan. The porte-cochere, with 15-foot-high ceilings, opens into a foyer with a bronze-balustraded staircase. The dining room has mahogany wainscoting and hand-glazed walls, as do many of the main rooms.

On the lower level, the great room features herringbone floors, alabaster pendant lamps and coffered ceilings. Upstairs, the master suite has a spa tub. There are mahogany doors and marble baths throughout, and an elevator serves each floor.

The six-bedroom house has 360-degree views that encompass San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island and the Bay. The view is framed by a wraparound veranda adorned with Corinthian columns, teak decking and bronze sconces.

Learn more about this stunning property by reading this Forbes.com article which offers a more in-depth look.