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Dramatic and expansive views looking toward the sunset over four adjacent fairways

- By Monica Lander CORRESPOND­ENT

The home at 1251 Chateau Drive overlooks the 12th green and the verdant fairways of the Almaden Golf and Country Club. $1,799,000. Open house today from 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel Realtors, Therese Swan, 408-656-8240, tswan@apr.com.

Overlookin­g the 12th green and the verdant fairways of the Almaden Golf and Country Club at 1251 Chateau Drive is a single-story ranch-style home spread over almost a third-acre level lot. Filled with an Old World charm, spacious rooms and spectacula­r outdoor space, this property also enjoys views of the surroundin­g hillsides including Mt. Umunhum and amazing sunsets. The deep setback creates a parklike setting and welcoming entry into the more than 2,200 square feet of living space. There are four bedrooms including a private guest room and two and a half bathrooms.

The entry begins with hardwood floors, decorative molding and tray ceiling. Hardwood floors continue throughout the home including in the formal living room where there is a woodburnin­g fireplace, gallery lighting and wall of windows framing the backyard views. The dining room is also illuminate­d in natural light and has views of the front gardens. Recessed lighting and a beautiful chandelier create an ideal space to entertain.

Tile counters and backsplash coordinate with lots of cabinetry in the light-filed kitchen that wraps around a center island and breakfast/casual dining bar. A window seat and skylight allow plenty of natural light. Stainless appliances include double ovens including convection, induction cooktop, refrigerat­or, microwave, and dishwasher.

A spacious family room also has a fireplace with raised hearth and sliding glass door access to the backyard patios.

There are four bedrooms including the master bedroom. Slide open the glass door for a private access to a patio. Enjoy the walk-in closet with cedar flooring and bathroom with tile counter and backsplash, and stall shower with tile surround.

The level backyard offers amazing space to entertain on a grand scale along the covered and open patios adjacent to lawns, shade trees and lush gardens. Every seat enjoys a wonderful vantage point of the fairways and surroundin­g mountains. Customize with pool and spa or add an outdoor kitchen and fire pit. Enclosed side yards provide flexible space for gardening tools, dog run, additional storage.

Additional features include a two-car garage with storage cabinets, central air conditioni­ng, newer roof, and one-year-new water heater.

Ideal location near toprated schools including Williams Elementary, Bret Harte Middle and Leland High School with easy access to the Country Club, Almaden Swim and Racquet Club, Almaden Quicksilve­r County Park, Almaden Lake Park and numerous trails, as well as shopping, dining, community center and commute routes into Silicon Valley.

Price: $1,799,000

Where: 1251 Chateau Drive, 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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The single-story ranch-style home spreads over almost a third-acre level lot with more than 2,200 square feet of living space.
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The level backyard offers amazing space to entertain on a grand scale along the covered and open patios adjacent to lawns, shade trees and lush gardens.

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