The Atherton, CA, Mansion Owned by Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt Has Sold for $22.5M

Jul 28

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The search is over.

Yup, Google‘s former CEO Eric Schmidt has found a buyer for the beautiful Atherton, CA, home he owned with wife Wendy Schmidt.

The power couple had only just listed the 3-acre property at the end of April for $24.5 million. And now, a deal has been inked, albeit for a bit less: The five-bedroom, eight-bath home went for $22.5 million.

Here’s a closer look at the 5,265 square-foot estate that sits on three adjacent parcels in the country’s priciest zip code.

The living room opens to one of several terraces. (Peter Lyons)

The robin egg blue kitchen is crowned with a skylight. (Peter Lyons)

Hardwood floors and built-ins grace this pretty sitting area. (Peter Lyons)

The formal dining room can seat eight or more comfortably. (Peter Lyons)

Known as the Walsh Estate, this fancy dwelling was built in 1969 and boasts classic European-inspired design, per the listing. California living at its finest is possible here as many of the spacious rooms take full advantage of access to the lush, green terraces outside.

A fireplace warms the formal living room, and the luxe kitchen sports marble counters, double sinks and high-end appliances from such brands as Thermador. There’s a breakfast nook for casual meals and a dining room with a curved window that offers views of the pool.

The main bedroom is a serene retreat, thanks to a private terrace that surrounds it. Nearby, the en suite bath features a deep soaker, two water closets, and a marble shower. Other spaces in the home include a family room with a wet bar, two offices, a laundry room, and a study with a fireplace.

But it’s the exterior details that make this home a true standout, thanks to the many trees, flowers, and other plantings that rival those at the world’s premier botanical gardens. There’s even a greenhouse that was shipped across the pond from England.

Other outdoor amenities include a custom guesthouse with a bedroom and a bath, a sizable fireplace, pool, spa, an amphitheater, a waterfall-type feature, a guardhouse with a bathroom, and a garage for storing tools and equipment.

Schmidt is a multibillionaire who served as Google’s CEO from 2001-2011 and then continued in executive roles for the company and its parent company, Alphabet. Today, Schmidt is the chair of the board of directors of The Broad Institute, a biomedical research organization.

The sellers were represented by Katharine Carroll, of Compass. Mary and Brent Gullixson, also of Compass, represented the buyer.