Iconic Western Hills Garden

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16250 Coleman Valley Road

$1,795,000

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The iconic Western Hills Garden is a West County institution since the early 1970’s. The acreage features ponds, rock lined water ways, walking bridges, hundreds of species of plants in a verdant greenbelt setting.

A one-of-a-kind garden retreat on nearly three acres. The property consists of a reimagined two story, two bedroom and two bath home, the Barn studio, the Octagon house, the Glass house (greenhouse), the Prop house (propagation) and the stone lined Commons area for gatherings.

Stroll the winding network of paths past a beautiful collection of azaleas, camellias, rhododendrons, endangered Chinese maples, conifers, and perennial shrubs that make the garden an all-year attraction. Several hundred plant tags identify the most important specimens with botanical information.

The gardens have been a landmark for garden fanciers and horticultural societies around the world for more than 60 years. An exceedingly rare opportunity for a historic property and to continue the legacy of rare plants and specimen trees.

This property is shown by appointment only.

Overview

2.97-acre parcel

Main House with 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths and Office/Library

The Studio Barn unit with loft

The Octagon house

The Glass house (greenhouse)

The Prop house (plant propagation greenhouse)

Main House

1580 +/- sq ft.
Newly remodeled with permit
20’ vaulted beam ceiling
Beamed redwood lined office/library with peak leaded glass
Double hung windows
French and patio doors
Skylights and peak windows
Fujitsu mini-split cooling units
Wrap around deck overlooking the property
Private entrance and parking area

Property Highlights

Very rare and valuable plants and specimen trees
Stone lined aggregate Commons
Rock lined water ways
Approx. 34 foot bridges
Endless pathways
Numerous ponds
The ‘Folly’ gazebo
Public Parking and Entrance
Strong water well
Generac 22kW back-up generator

History

Western Hills Garden was founded by Lester Hawkins and Marshall Olbrich in 1959, and the rare plant nursery was started in 1973. The garden was described by the New York Times in 2005 as the “Tiffany’s of plants” and called a “landmark garden” by the San Francisco Chronicle. The garden and nursery is a beloved destination for serious gardeners.

In the summer of 2010, the property was acquired by the current owners. After extensive renovation, it opened to the public for tours and plant sales in 2012, the garden had hundreds of visitors over the next several years. A celebration of the garden’s 60th anniversary in 2019 attracted a wide range of support from the horticultural community.