Anyone who is watching Hulu’s The Dropout understands the fascinating obsession with Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes. She’s already been convicted of defrauding investors after claiming her revolutionary blood test would change the medical industry. Now, her ex-boyfriend, and former Theranos president and chief operating office, Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani has sold the Silicon Valley property they lived in together for $15.8 million while he awaits his fate in court.
The couple bought the property in 2013 for $9 million, and after they split in 2016, came up with an agreement for Balwani to buy out Holmes $7.9 million for her share of the property — that agreement was finalized in 2018, per Dirt. This gorgeous estate lies on 1.13 acres with an 8,790-square-foot main house with five bedrooms and six bathrooms. The property has been well-maintained with lush landscaping, a lovely pool and an additional guesthouse in the back.
Despite the home’s tabloid history, the estate is peaceful and a true escape from the cut-throat tech industry — a place where Holmes and Balwani hid their romance from investors and co-workers. See inside the stunning home — and be sure to check out more photos at Dirt.
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Idyllic Exterior
Image Credit: Zillow. The pristine architecture makes this stunning estate look like a fairy tale.
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Huge Kitchen
Image Credit: Zillow. The double island alone makes this a chef’s dream — they can prep the food while still entertaining their guests.
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Proper Dining Room
Image Credit: Zillow. The formal dining room has an elegant chandelier that will add a touch of class to any dinner party.
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For Wine Connoisseurs
Image Credit: Zillow. Any wine lover would love the extra space to show off their collection of pinots and cabernets.
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Lavish Living
Image Credit: Zillow. There are four primary suites in the home, so guests will feel just as comfortable as the owners.
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Bright and Sunny
Image Credit: Zillow. The primary bathroom offers plenty of natural light with the large windows along with sophisticated touches like the sunken bathtub.
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Climate-Controlled Room
Image Credit: Zillow. The outdoor living room might be exposed to the elements, but it has heating, air conditioning and a fireplace for all types of weather.
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Clean Lines
Image Credit: Zillow. The architecture of the 1936-built home shows how every detail was thoroughly thought about — the pool is simple, yet tasteful.
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More Room for Guests
Image Credit: Zillow. If the guests don’t want to stay in the main house, they have the guesthouse with its own kitchen.
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Pristine Gardens
Image Credit: Zillow. The landscaping is immaculate and looks more like a royal garden than the average home.
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