24 Photos Of This Unique Glass House In Menlo Park Highlight An Architectural Achievement

MENLO PARK, CA — What's that saying about living in glass houses, again? Eh, who cares. This isn't likely a place where anyone will be throwing around anything heavy, because... well, just look at it!

For $6.8 million, you could call this amazing, unique 'House of Light' home. It's located in the heart of Silicon Valley, just about five miles from the headquarters of Facebook and Tesla. But we doubt you'd be spending much time away from this rare retreat if given the choice.

As it should be, the bedroom looks to be the most relaxing room in the house with a lush, green garden surrounding the space. Breakfast in bed, anyone?

Check out this Wow House in the attached photos and click here for 19 more!

• Address: 625 Hobart St, Menlo Park, California
• Price: $6,800,000
• Square Feet: 5037
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 5 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 2010
• Features: Renowned for its masterful engineering w entire walls and ceilings of structural glass, this home is both beautiful & functional. Precision craftsmanship by Carmel architect John Thodos is apparent. and an entire front facade of glass block and breathtaking gallery entrance spanned by a glass ceiling juxtaposes w natural materials like vertical grain cedar & Tasmanian oak to create a rich meditative tone accentuated by the beauty of the surroundings. Achieving this "House of Light," w rooms bathed in light on all four sides, is rare accomplishment. Vast walls are composed of nothing but frame-less glass that bring the gardens inside, while others are set beneath perfectly placed lighting for the display of fine art. Sleek chefs kitchen ready to host festive gatherings in the formal living & dining rooms. The grounds designed w the same simplicity as the home. Quiet sitting areas tucked beneath towering redwoods, native plantings respect the environment, & fountain adds a Zen quality.

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.