The Mercury News

This exclusive resort-like Almaden Valley home sits on 2.49 acres and is perfect for everyone including horse and car enthusiast­s

- By Monica Lander CORRESPOND­ENT

The home at 22730 Davis Court sits on 2.49 acres and has 3,070 square feet of living space and features a resort-style backyard (pictured above). A peaceful country setting just 20 minutes to downtown San Jose. $2,599,000. Open house Thursday, Apr. 26, 4-7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, Apr. 28 and 29, 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel Realtors, Therese Swan, 408-656-8240, tswan@apr.com. More photos and video at AlmadenVal­leyRealEst­ate.com. Therese Swan is consistent­ly among the Top 100 Agents in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Retreat to the country and bask in the sprawling acreage without leaving the convenienc­es that the Almaden Valley has to offer.

At the south end of the valley and off McKean Road, beautiful estates dot the level land. Private and secluded, this exclusive home at 22730 Davis Court sits on a pristine 2.49 acres. Needless to say there is plenty of room for the variety of its masterfull­y designed amenities in the fully fenced outdoor space. The incredible property has a little something for everyone including horse and car enthusiast­s.

Profession­ally designed gardens with rolling lawns, towering trees, and lush, colorful foliage create a spectacula­r private park. Entertain on a grand scale on the covered patio with nearby fountain and fire pit, or relax in the romantic gazebo with garden views. Reap a bounty of home-grown produce from vegetable gardens and fruit trees and the greenhouse­s equipped with electricit­y and plumbing.

There are plenty of amenities for play including a regulation horseshoe pit, sports court, and solar-heated pool with automated cover, spa and nearby covered pavilion.

For the horse lover, there is a regulation-sized arena, storage for hay or tractor, four-stall barn and tack room with separate entry from the street. There is also a chicken coop and carport area. No horses? No problem. This also makes an ideal space for a car collection.

A welcoming double-gated circular driveway wraps around lush landscapin­g and a dry creek bed. The porte cochère and leaded glass paneled front door create an impressive entry into the 3,070-square-foot home that spreads out over a single level.

Stylishly updated living space includes many rooms that seamlessly connect with backyard patios. There are four bedrooms and three bathrooms, updated gourmet kitchen, generous family room, and formal rooms all with an abundance of amenities including white oak hardwood and travertine floors, LED lighting with dimmers, plantation shutters, Milguard triple pane windows and dual pane sliders, and a fresh palette of colors.

On either side of the foyer is a formal living and a formal dining room with coffered ceiling and pocket door to the butler’s pantry.

The spacious family room, that is also wired for surround sound, features Cambria quartz counters and a wall of built-in cabinetry with pull out shelving and wine racks. A fireplace with a wood beam mantel anchors the room that also has a vaulted ceiling.

A beautifull­y designed gourmet kitchen is illuminate­d with an abundance of natural light from its centered skylight. Cambria granite counters are complement­ed with a glass subway tile backsplash and custom cabinetry with stylish Hansgrohe brushed nickel pulls. Rainwater glass panels enhance some of the cabinetry. A trio of chic frosted glass pendants suspend over the breakfast bar. It is also wellappoin­ted with dual KitchenAid ovens, Wolf four-burner infrared cooktop with grill, and KitchenAid dishwasher.

The four bedrooms include a private guest suite with nearby full bathroom featuring a quartz counter, porcelain tile floor and shower surround, and brushed nickel faucet.

The luxurious master bedroom features a double door entry, high ceiling and private sunroom with a view of the gardens and pool. The master bathroom features porcelain tile floors, dual sink marble counter with oval mirrors, jetted tub, glass enclosed shower and walk-in closet.

Two additional spacious bedrooms have ceiling fans and closets with cedar floors. These bedrooms share a redesigned bathroom with quartz counter, porcelain tile floors, shower/bathtub combinatio­n with marble surround and rain shower head.

Additional features include a three-car garage with workbench, newer water heater and two-phase HVAC system, and a laundry room with access to the backyard.

Quiet, secluded and embraced by a peaceful country ambience, the property is also just minutes from shopping and restaurant­s in the Almaden Valley, top-rated schools including Graystone Elementary, Bret Harte Middle, and Leland High Schools, and easy access to freeways and commute routes into Silicon Valley and beyond. Multiple outdoor recreation areas are also close by including miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails in the Almaden Quicksilve­r County Park, Calero Reservoir County Park, and Santa Teresa County Park. Price: $2,599,000

Where: 22730 Davis Court, San Jose Open House: Thursday, Apr. 26, 4-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Apr. 28 and 29, 1-4 p.m. Website: AlmadenVal­leyRealEst­ate.com Listing Agent: Therese Swan 408-656-8240 tswan@apr.com Alain Pinel Realtors

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