The 41-acre estate in Portola Valley changed hands in September for $11.04 million, according to the Mountain View Voice. The property, owned by the Fogarty Family Trust, sits on the hills overlooking San Francisco Bay. It was once the home and working winery of Dr. Thomas J. Fogarty, the renowned cardiovascular surgeon who died before the sale. The trust sold the asset for nearly $4.5 million less than the $15.5 million asking price initially listed by Kavanaugh Real Estate.
The main residence is a 14,500-square-foot, three-level Italian villa built primarily of stone. Inside, the layout prioritizes views and entertainment. A foyer opens directly to the Bay, while a barrel-vaulted ceiling covers the entertainment bar. The kitchen features commercial-grade Thermador and Gaggenau appliances, including a six-burner gas range and a dedicated wok burner. Upstairs, the master suite includes a wood-paneled office with its own balcony and a bathroom fitted with a cedar sauna and sunken jetted tub.
The lower level is dedicated to luxury amenities. An eight-seat private theater sits next to a wine cellar behind iron-and-glass doors. A spa area includes a steam room and a large jetted tub. Outside, the grounds feature a swimming pool, a tennis court, and a pool house with a full kitchen. The listing described the property as a "perfect place to escape from the fast daily pace of Silicon Valley." The sale marks the end of an era for the Fogarty name in the region, though the Thomas Fogarty Winery label remains attached to the vineyard’s history.
Portola Valley has long attracted buyers seeking acreage away from the valley floor bustle. The transaction closes the chapter on the Fogarty family’s direct ownership of the land. The trust has not announced plans for the future use of the property, but the sale confirms the asset has been transferred to a new owner.