For potential home buyers, Silicon Valley in Santa Clara County is an area with prime real estate. Extravagant and pricey mansions compete with luxury estate from Beverly Hills, New York and even San Francisco, CA.
In early 2011, and out of fun and interest in the Silicon Valley real estate luxury market, I took the initiative to list on this page some of the top high-end luxury homes for sale on the Silicon Valley market at that time. As you may suspect, these dream homes were located primarily in Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Saratoga and Palo Alto.
A Real Estate blogger from Burbed elaborated on this page and provided excellent insights into each property. You can read all about it
here.
For the record, as of June 2012, the majority of the 2011 listings either expired and were removed from the market. Only a few of them are still on sale (some with a reduced price) and only one sold at the asking price. You can find the original page for Astonishing Homes for Sale in Silicon Valley in 2011 right
here.
By popular demand, here are below some of the most astonishing luxury homes for sale in Silicon Valley in 2012.

25810 Vinedo Ln, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Features
6+ bedrooms
4+ bath
12,143 square feet
Built in 1998
$12,995,000
My first luxury home of choice in Silicon Valley for 2012 is this
spectacular estate located on 4 acres with mountains views in Los Altos
Hills.
Notable luxury features of this spectacular gated mansion in Los Altos Hills include a theater, a garage space for 8-12 cars with a 2-post car lift (ideal for car collectors), an infinity pool, a spa, a putting green with sand trap, a competition size tennis court and even a vineyard which produces a delectable Cabernet Sauvignon with the estate's own label!

2950 Alexis Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Features
4 bedrooms
5+ bath
7,200 square feet
Built in 2008
$7,395,000
This gated Tuscan-style luxury estate is nestled against Palo Alto Hills Country Club. The home include a wine tasting room and a vineyard with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, a large media and game room (with a screen), an outside kitchen as well as an outside bath along with an infinity pool (with 2 waterfalls) and a spa as well. The home include a Gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances and modern amenities throughout. Last detail: the 4 bedrooms are all en-Suite.

19450 Valle Vista Dr, Saratoga, CA 95070
Features
4 bedrooms
4.5 bath
5, 200 square feet
Built in 2002
$5,300,000
Yet another luxury Tuscan-style home on rare knoll top setting with panoramic city light and mountain views of Silicon Valley, within minutes of downtown Saratoga and Los Gatos. A mansion with "Old world" character and generous architectural design. This house boasts in particular an array of 50 solar panels, a media/game room, butler's pantry, French limestone floors, home automation, a black bottom pool and a RV and Boat parking.

13620 Hill Way, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Features
4+ bedrooms
4+ bath
4,920 square feet
Built in 1992
$5,195,000
Nestled against Shoup Park in Los Altos at the end of a cul-de-sac, but only a few minutes away by foot from Downtown Los Altos and its many fine restaurants, this 2-stories gated French Manor-style home has quite a few refined and unique features to offer: Stunning grounds with rose gardens, a fountain, a sparkling pool, 4 fireplaces among other things.

16350 Matilija Dr, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Features
3 bedrooms
3.5 bath
7,475 square feet
Built in 2001
$8,900,000
If you ever dreamt about opening the door of your bedroom to step right into the pool while enjoying a spectacular view at the same time, this Silicon Valley luxury property is for you. Set on one of Los Gatos most prestigious streets, this property is a one-of-a-kind home. Stunning Zeluck custom doors and windows, living room completely opened to the amazing outside views and the pool overlooking Silicon Valley. Notable features of this home include a theater and an artist's studio.
24020 Oak Knoll Circle, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Features
6 + bedrooms
4+ bath
7,100 square feet
Built in 1998
$11,189,800
Gated Mediterranean estate nestled in a serene park-like setting in Los Altos Hills on 3.5 acres with breathtaking views of the mountains, a private lake, neighboring vineyards and Silicon Valley lights in particular. Interior design by top Silicon Valley decorators. Extraordinary attention was paid to detail architecture and design. Many Architectural fixtures and materials (pavers, tiles) were brought in from the Old World (Italy, France).
One-of-a-kind entry chandeliers painted by world renown artist Ulla Darni. This luxury property also includes 2 guesthouses with 2 bedrooms.
12859 Normandy Ln, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Features
5 bedrooms
5.5 bath
7,333 square feet
Built in 2005
$6,495,000
A stunning custom home in Los Altos Hills with a 1BR/BA guest house. East Coast influenced architecture. Notable features of this luxury estate includes a workout room, a private office, a media room, a large recreation room and a separate wine cellar. Gorgeous landscaped grounds with sparkling pool and a spa. This home also features an exceptional terrace with a fireplace, an outdoor kitchen and a fountain. Let us not forget the detached 3-car garage with a large work room.
21116 Comer Dr, Saratoga, CA 95070
Features
6 bedrooms
11 bath
12,505 square feet
Built in 2004
$16,750,000
From the picture featured above, one may wonders if we are dealing with a luxury home or a luxury hotel in Silicon Valley! This luxury estate is described as a "World-class estate", a "true sanctuary where privacy, commanding views, and upscale living unite on a hilltop setting in Saratoga, CA". This estate is located on 8+/- acres and features 12,505+/- square feet of living area. Notable features of this luxury estate include a theater, a library, a steam shower (and a sunken tub), a domestic well and an infinity edge pool with canyon and Bay Area views.
14411 Shannon Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Features
4 bedrooms
4 bath
4,669 square feet
Built in 2002
$6,500,000
On 25+ acres, this unique "equestrian estate" evokes the serenity of the countryside yet is just minutes away from downtown Los Gatos. This luxury California ranch-style home offers a guest house and a facilities manager's home. Notable features of this luxury Los Gatos ranch home include a barn with 18 box stalls, a 16,000 square feet footed covered riding arena, 8 paddocks, a round pen and a turn out pasture.
15270 Oak Ridge Way, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Features
4 bedrooms
3.5 bath
5,000 square feet
Built in 2004
$5,499,000
Yet another one of a kind luxury estate with breathtaking and unobstructed views of Lake Vasona & East Los Gatos mountains. One of the finest views in Los Gatos. This elegant and sophisticated luxury home features a gourmet kitchen, formal dining for large gatherings, a resort-like master suite and pool (check out the picture above with the pool and lake view), a full basement, a wine cellar and a theater in particular.
1870 University Av, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Features
5+ bedrooms
6 bath
9,319 square feet
Built in 1929
$ 8,995,000
A remarkable luxury estate in Gardner Dailey Monterey's Spanish colonial architectural style in Cresent Park in the heart of Palo Alto. Classic interior featuring a lavish master suite with spa inspired bathroom, with 5 additional bedrooms, including 3 with en-suite baths. Includes a wine cellar, a library and a game court.