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HILLSBOROUGH: A History of the Good Life. By Geoffrey Nelson

The fabled residential enclave founded by some of California's most illustrious business icons, Hillsborough presents a unique heritage of distinguished living. Grand mansions of the early 20th century designed by renowned architects such as Willis Polk, Angus McSweeney, Gardner Dailey, and William Wurster, stand amidst today's handsome mix of traditionals, contemporaries, and new constructions...most properties boasting over half-acre parcels in private country seclusion. The circa-1890s Burlingame Country Club parallels the evolution of Hillsborough, as well as the historic Mission-style Caltrain depot ("prettiest station on the line") at the east end of Burlingame Avenue, which offers village-style amenities to Hillsborough residents.

Historic Chateau Carolands, a circa-1915 French mansion, has been renovated to breathtaking beauty. In 2006, "Three Women and a Chateau" premiered, a feature-length documentary on the rise, fall, and rebirth of one of America's largest and most illustrious private residences.Incorporated in 1910, the town of Hillsborough is a purely residential hamlet, noteworthy among the most affluent towns in the United States. One of the main attractions Hillsborough has for home buyers is its charm. Hillsborough still offers its escape from the pressures of the city. In addition to its generally quiet atmosphere, Hillsborough has excellent, award-winning public schools, police and fire protection and public works service. These are the qualities that have formed the character of the Town and have remained stable for over 100 years.