The Mercury News

Beautifull­y appointed newer constructi­on on large corner lot close to top-rated schools

- By Monica Lander CORRESPOND­ENT

Meticulous­ly maintained and looking like new, this home at 1136 Macias Lane features more than 4,000 square feet of living space with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms plus an office. $2,299,000. Open house today from 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel Realtors, Therese Swan, 408-656-8240, tswan@apr.com.

Newer constructi­on on a sprawling corner lot in the Almaden Valley neighborho­od showcases a beautifull­y appointed two-level home built by Robson Homes in 2006. The award winning Silicon Valley homebuilde­r who is not just building homes, but building neighborho­ods, emphasizes functional design and fine craftsmans­hip, and beautiful finishes.

Meticulous­ly maintained and looking like new, this home at 1136 Macias Lane features more than 4,000 square feet of living space with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms. Tropical landscape with mature palms and lush foliage, and an expansive front porch and tile roof create a welcoming first impression and curb appeal.

The open floor plan offers light-infused rooms that wrap around a centralize­d courtyard and quiet retreat space. Brilliant hardwood, plush carpeting, detailed triple crown molding on dramatic high ceilings, plantation shutters, gently arched doorways, decorative sconces, and art niches create a stylish and elegant interior ideal for today’s growing families.

A home office is just off the spacious foyer with a nearby formal living room with a vaulted ceiling. The elegant formal dining room features a wrought iron chandelier and French doors that open onto the courtyard lined with pavers and landscaped with lush palm trees.

Family and friends will want to gather in the expansive great room with eat-in gourmet kitchen and adjoining family room. Beautiful custom cabinetry compliment­s the bull nose granite counters and island/ breakfast bar, and stainless appliances including a SubZero refrigerat­or, dual KitchenAid ovens, six burner cooktop, and dishwasher. French doors from the casual dining nook open onto the central courtyard.

The family room features a high ceiling, fireplace and access to the spacious backyard with a wrap-around paver patio, raised garden beds, lush lawn and foliage and views of the majestic mountains surroundin­g the Almaden Valley.

A half-turn staircase with wood bannister leads to the upper floor where there is a reading nook on the landing and four bedrooms including the master bedroom. Windows on two sides welcome lots of natural light into the master bedroom and frame the mountain views. A sitting room/private office features plantation shutters and the luxurious master bathroom offers his-and-hers marble vanities, jetted soaking tub with marble tile surround, travertine floors, oversized walk-in shower and walk-in closet room complete with built-in dresser drawers and organizers. Additional bedrooms include one with stylish en suite bathroom and walk-in closet, and two bedrooms that share a Jack-andJill bathroom with private vanity space. One bedroom features French doors to a front balcony.

The fifth bedroom or guest suite with en suite bathroom is located on the main floor.

Additional features include expansive storage closets including under stairs storage, three-car tandem garage, mudroom and laundry room, Jeld-Wen front door and Baldwin door hardware.

Located in the south end of the Almaden Valley, the home enjoys views of the mountain and the rolling hillsides of the Almaden Quicksilve­r County Park which features more than 4,160 acres of parkland and more than 37 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails. The nearby trailhead at Mockingbir­d Hill Lane is less than a half-mile walk. Top-rated schools are also all within about a mile of the home and include Williams Elementary, Bret Harte Middle, and Leland High School. Price: $2,299,000.

Where: 1136 Macias Lane, San Jose.

Open house: Today from 1-4 p.m.

Listing Agent:

Alain Pinel Realtors Therese Swan 408-656-8240 tswan@apr.com

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Windows on two sides welcome lots of natural light into the master bedroom. A sitting room/private office features plantation shutters
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The eat-in gourmet kitchen features custom cabinetry, bull nose granite counters, island/breakfast bar, and stainless appliances.
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The master bathroom offers his-and-hers marble vanities, jetted soaking tub with marble tile surround and travertine floors.

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