Property Details

80 Skywood Way, Woodside

Significant Mid-Century Modern Architecture with Bay Views

Mid-century modern architecture of exceptional pedigree defines this Skywood Acres property designed by renowned furniture maker John Kapel as his own home. Recognized for embodying the distinctive characteristics of mid-century modern design with remarkable artistic value and integrity of workmanship, the home has been featured in numerous publications and described as a “masterpiece of artful craftsmanship.” A recent renovation honors his original vision while enhancing comfort and energy efficiency for today, including an all-new kitchen and baths, solar panels, three Tesla Powerwalls, and SPAN energy management panels. The home spans 3.16 acres with Bay views and a multi-level floor plan that includes 4 bedrooms, an art studio or playroom, plus a high-end theater and car collector’s garage. A separate studio guest house with bath and full kitchen provides added flexibility. Outdoor living spaces are plentiful with a soothing hot tub, heated lounges, and wraparound Bay view decks. This serene location is just one mile from famed Alice’s Restaurant, 5.5 miles from Woodside town center, and has access to excellent Portola Valley schools.

“John Kapel and Jerry Weiss designed 80 Skywood Way, which has been recognized as embodying the distinctive characteristics of mid-century modern design with high artistic value and a rare integrity of workmanship by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s Unframed Magazine, MidCenturyModernFinds.com, and C Home Magazine, which described 80 Skywood Way as a ‘masterpiece of artful craftsmanship.’”

Built by John Kapel, a renowned furniture maker and original designer in the creation of the Skywood Acres community
Distinctive mid-century modern architecture
Approximately 3.16 acres with Bay views (137,628 square feet)
4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths plus studio guest house with 1 bath and full kitchen
Approximately 3,875 total square feet
Extensive renovation within the past few years, including new roof, interior lighting, kitchen, baths, and all flooring
Solar-powered electricity, 3 Tesla Powerwalls, and SPAN panels for monitoring energy use
Oversized and finished 2-car attached garage designed for a car collector
Covered outdoor living areas, water features, and hot tub
One mile to Alice’s Restaurant and 5.5 miles to Woodside town center
Excellent Portola Valley schools

Offered at $3,995,000

Location

Details of the Home

Entrance
Set back from the street with ample off-street parking, forested land, and views out to the Bay

Living and Dining Room
The showpiece of the home features original redwood ceilings, accent walls surrounding a three-sided fireplace, and woodwork; updated laminate wood floors; original transom windows encircle the room on two sides while floor-to-ceiling windows and a glass door open to the Bay view deck

Kitchen
Remodeled with sleek modern Poggenpohl cabinetry topped with porcelain counters, including waterfall wrap at the end of a peninsula with counter seating

Appliances
All by Bosch, including smooth-surface electric cooktop, two ovens, microwave, and refrigerator

Office/Playroom/Art Studio & Theater
Lower-level room with extensive wall shelving, solid marble island, and sink; adjacent theater completely soundproofed and with smart lighting, Dolby Atmos surround sound, and cinema screen

Upstairs Primary Bedroom Suite
Windowed sitting alcove, redwood ceiling, and full wall of closets; newly remodeled en suite bath with shower and heated floors

Upstairs Bedrooms and Bath
Three additional bedrooms, each with redwood ceiling and two with balcony access, are served by a remodeled bath with fully tiled walls, heated towel bar, mirror, and floors, plus tub with hand-held spray

Screened-in Porch
Wraparound flexible-use space, just off the kitchen, with screened windows, redwood ceiling, cushioned floor (for current gym use), and French door to the rear deck

Guest House
Glass door entry, wood-like tile floor, and freestanding wood-burning stove; kitchen with quartzite and butcher block counters, GE smooth-surface cooktop, and sink; walk-in closet; remodeled bath with shower

The Grounds
Trex deck with cable-strung railings; two separate canopy-covered heated arbors for dining and lounging; two water features; separate deck with hot tub

Other Features

Lower-level laundry room with GE Profile all-in-one washer/dryer
Lower-level storage room, half-bath, and access to oversized 2-car garage with epoxy floor, EV outlet, and custom ceiling lighting designed for a car collector
Closet beneath the stairs designed for wine storage
Solar panels and 3 Tesla Powerwalls
SPAN panels, intelligent, app-controlled electrical panels that replace traditional breaker boxes to provide real-time, circuit-level monitoring and control of home energy usage
Smart lighting in the living room and kitchen
Tankless water heater
2×5-ton Carrier A/C units controlled by Nest thermostats coupled with air-sourced electric heat pumps for heating
Network connectivity in every room