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Former model townhome with amazing views in the private, gated community of Villas of Almaden

- By Monica Lander CORRESPOND­ENT Alain Pinel Realtors Therese Swan 408-656-8240 tswan@apr.com www.TSwan.com

This tri-level end unit townhome at 1452 Bullion Circle in the Villas of Almaden features almost 3,000 square feet of living space. Amenities include clubhouse with game room, fireplace, gathering spaces and wet bar, two swimming pools, spa, sauna, lighted tennis courts and racquetbal­l court. $1,250,000. Open house today from 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel Realtors, Therese Swan, 408-656-8240, tswan@apr.com, www.TSwan.com. Therese Swan is consistent­ly among the Top 100 Agents in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Retreat into a tranquil oasis of peacefulne­ss right in the center of the Almaden Valley and escape the sounds, sights and pace of the bustling downtown.

The Villas of Almaden, a private and gated cluster of 180 townhomes with attached garages are surrounded by the natural beauty of majestic oak trees, groves of redwoods, resident deer and wildlife. The homes also feature amazing views of the surroundin­g ridgelines and the bordering Guadalupe Oak Grove Park preserved in its natural state.

A former Shea model home, this tri-level end unit at 1452 Bullion Circle features almost 3,000 square feet of amazing light-filled living space with three bedrooms, twoand-a-half bathrooms, huge kitchen, family room, formal living and dining rooms, and wonderful flexible space in an upper floor loft and lower level landing. Soaring vaulted ceilings, dual pane windows, spacious rooms, and multiple sliders to outdoor view decks create a sensationa­l home.

Ideally designed to maximize privacy and take full advantage of the views, the homes are also within walking distance to the incredible community amenities. Take advantage of the newly redecorate­d two-story clubhouse with game room, fireplace, gathering spaces and wet bar, two swimming pools, spa, sauna, lighted tennis courts and racquetbal­l court. Meandering pathways wind their way around the grounds for the morning stroll or evening walk with the dog.

This property features an Ipe wood front deck, a gated and private outdoor area for barbecues, outdoor dining, reading and quiet reflection. It also creates a welcoming entry into the home with its grand foyer with travertine tile floor and window seat with a stunning floor-toceiling view window.

A fireplace with travertine surround and wood mantel anchors one side of the large living room with its vaulted ceiling, maple hardwood flooring and oversized windows. The adjacent dining room features a sliding glass door and access to one of a half dozen view balconies.

Tile counters, decorative backsplash and oak cabinetry wrap around an oversized butcher block island in the kitchen and offer lots of space for multiple cooks in addition to a breakfast bar and built-in workstatio­n. The adjacent family room is equally spacious and has a sliding glass door that convenient­ly opens onto one level of the front deck.

The upper floor is dedicated to a luxurious master bedroom suite and a spacious loft with corner windows, ideal for home office, library, home gym or media room.

The master bedroom has a cozy fireplace, sliding glass doors to a private Trex deck, and two closets including a walk-in closet with California closet organizers. The spacious master bath features two vanities, jetted tub, and stall shower.

There are two additional bedrooms downstairs. Each has hardwood floors, a large closet and sliding glass doors to private redwood view decks. One bedroom closet has access to an enormous storage space. Windows on three sides provide lots of natural light and views from the spacious open landing space defined with pony walls. This area is ideal for a study room, art studio, playroom, home gym or quiet reading nook. There is also a large full bathroom with dual sink vanity on this level.

Additional features include a powder room with pedestal sink on the main floor, an abundance of closet space with California Closet organizers, full laundry room, attached two-car garage, and off-street parking for guests.

The Villas is close to Meridian Avenue and Coleman Road, and nearby shopping, golf courses and parks with easy access to commute routes into Silicon Valley and San Francisco and close proximity to toprated schools.

Price: $1,250,000

Where: 1452 Bullion Circle, San Jose Open House: Open today from 1-4 p.m. Listing Agent:

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