On mornings when the fog spills onto San Francisco Bay, a sense of isolated stillness resounds through the Craftsman home on Montebello Road that's truly magical. "The home is about 50 feet above the fog line," says agent Caroline Stavjanik of the Fiducia Group at Intero Real Estate Services. "You might wake up to complete seclusion."

These moments of peace are vital in the high-pressure, driven lifestyle that comes with calling Silicon Valley home. "You get this wonderful privacy, surrounded by old oaks, which open up to incredible views," Caroline says. "You can drive up to the house [in Cupertino] from the heart of the Silicon Valley in about 15 minutes, but the psychological distance from work is priceless. People around here work in very demanding fields and they like coming home to tranquility."

The house is a luxurious enclave in every respect, managing a sublime blend of elegance and hominess. The vaulted ceiling in the Great Room is constructed of rich wood, as are the floors. A nearly wall-sized window offers enchanting views of San Francisco Bay, the Pinnacles National Monument and miles and miles of undulating hills.

The property's more than 11 acres include a separate guesthouse, a horse path, a barn, an artist studio and a garage. Should the mood strike to entertain, the private driveway leads to parking for up to 40 cars. The Great Room's impeccable acoustics are perfect for intimate musical performances.

Caroline says Silicon Valley has experienced a real estate surge. "It exploded last year," she says. "We were hit with a downturn like everyone else, but not hit as bas as most. People were waiting for the other shoe to drop, then, interestingly, you look at what happened in the Middle East and the economy at large, and international buyers felt safer having their money in U.S. real estate in Silicon Valley. It is an incredible time for buyers and sellers in our valley."

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