1325 Marlborough Road

There are houses, and then there are statements.

Renowned architect James H. Mitchell drew something extraordinary onto his drafting board — a private residence that would break from the ornate conventions of the era and instead embrace the bold, geometric confidence of Art Deco and Art Moderne design. The result was 1325 Marlborough Road: a home of genuine architectural distinction, where streamlined curves, layered horizontal lines, and sculptural detailing compose a living work of art set against the rolling hills of Hillsborough.

But James H.’s greatest stroke of genius was not the form — it was the orientation. The home is positioned to perform, with expansive wraparound decks and architecturally designed terraces off the living room and office, transforming the residence into a seamless extension of its surroundings, transforming every exterior face into a stage for one of the Peninsula’s most coveted panoramas. Morning mist across the Bay. The golden geometry of afternoon light across the canyon ridgeline. The slow cascade of dusk over the hills. Whether you’re in the primary suite, the living room, the kitchen, or stepping outside for your first coffee of the day, the view follows you — an ever-changing canvas that no artwork you could hang could rival.

Inside, the 5,050± square feet unfolds across 6 bedrooms and 6 full and 2 half baths — generous, sun-drenched rooms that honor the home’s artistic heritage while living with the ease and warmth of a cherished family home. The craftsmanship is period-authentic: the bold lines, the thoughtful proportions, the interplay of light and shadow that only a master of the Moderne vocabulary could choreograph.

Set on a private 0.71± acre lot within one of California’s most storied residential enclaves, the property offers the rare combination of architectural rarity, natural beauty, and everyday livability — with access to Hillsborough’s highly regarded public schools and seamless connectivity to Highway 280, San Francisco, and Silicon Valley.

Homes of this caliber — designed by visionary architects, elevated by panoramic views, and wrapped in the romance of Art Deco Hillsborough — do not come to market often. When they do, they belong to those who recognize that the finest homes are not purchased. They are inherited.