Tiburon's Most Iconic Modern Estate
Tiburon, Marin County · California
Price Upon Request
At the crown of the Tiburon Peninsula, 1860 Mountain View Drive commands a panorama so sweeping it reads like a map of the Bay's most iconic landmarks: the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco skyline, Angel Island, Sausalito, Belvedere, the Marin Headlands, and Mount Tamalpais. Nearly every room is oriented to the view. Brilliant sunrises ignite the eastern hills, crystalline afternoons stretch across the water, and by dusk the city glows against the horizon. This is a home that changes with the light: warm, alive, and endlessly inspiring.
A cantilevered steel structure makes the residence appear to float above the hillside, while five NanaWall glass systems — each rising eleven feet — fold completely open, melding inside and out. The home unfolds across just two levels, with an intuitive layout designed for both daily life and effortless entertaining.
Inside, book-matched olivewood paneling, French limestone, Pacific red cedar ceilings, Venetian plaster walls, and Statuario marble reflect an exacting standard of craftsmanship carried through every room. A floor-to-ceiling glass fireplace anchors the great room. A full catering kitchen complements the primary chef's kitchen, both appointed with Miele appliances.
The grounds offer a mosaic of outdoor living environments. An infinity-edge pool meets the horizon at the southern terrace. Generously sized Ipe wood decks off the living areas transition to an expansive pool deck for entertaining. A level lawn, fully outfitted outdoor kitchen, and multiple alfresco dining areas complete the experience.
The neighborhood only adds to the luster. Tiburon exudes seaside charm, with sweeping Bay views and a waterfront lined with shops and restaurants. Tiburon Ridge Open Space lies just beyond the front door, offering world-class hiking and vistas. Nearby Mill Valley, Sausalito, and Larkspur are all within ready car, foot, or bike reach. Tiburon's public schools have long been among the most sought-after in the Bay Area, and the Tiburon Ferry is just five minutes away, offering a tranquil commute to the Embarcadero, whether for work or urban pleasure.
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Design + Architecture
A groundbreaking cantilevered steel structure eliminates all visible corner supports on the home's southwest face — an engineering feat that makes the residence appear to hover weightlessly above the hillside. The result: unobstructed floor-to-ceiling glass from every principal room.
Five HSW60 NanaWall stacking glass door systems clothe the entire rear of the home. Each panel rises eleven feet and folds completely open, dissolving the threshold between inside and outside — a panoramic, unobstructed expanse that carries the feeling of being suspended in air.
Every surface speaks of deliberate craft: book-matched olivewood paneling, slabs of French limestone and Statuario marble, hand-applied Venetian plaster, soaring Pacific red cedar ceilings, and white oak floors.
The Setting
The seaside charm of Tiburon makes it one of the Bay Area's most prized communities — gorgeous Bay views and a waterfront lined with acclaimed restaurants and shops. 1860 Mountain View Drive sits at its apex, with Tiburon Ridge Open Space one hundred paces from the front door and the Tiburon Ferry a five-minute drive below.
Media + Press
Dwell's editors featured the completed residence in a landmark 11-photo spread, documenting the home's architectural transformation from a 1959 ranch into a cantilevered modern jewel — exploring the structural innovations and engineering breakthroughs that set this property apart.
Read Article →SFGate's real estate editors spotlighted the property's remarkable NanaWall glass systems — five eleven-foot panels that retract, dissolving the boundary between the home's interior and its sweeping Bay views.
Read Article →NanaWall featured the Tiburon residence as a flagship installation of their HSW60 stacking glass system — the innovation that allows the home's entire rear façade to disappear, merging interior life with the panoramic Bay beyond. As described in the feature: "There's naturally a panoramic view and we didn't want any obstruction."
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