Spectacular Los Gatos estate with a private and tranquil setting and breathtaking views
Commanding valley views from the front and breathtaking mountain views from the back. That’s just the start of the amazing details that create one spectacular Los Gatos estate.
Located high atop the exclusive Santa Rosa Drive neighborhood at 440 Santa Rosa Drive, its secluded and tranquil setting belies the mere 10-minute drive to Los Gatos shops, restaurants, and K-12 schools, about 23 minutes to the San Jose International Airport, and the easy access routes into Silicon Valley, San Francisco, and south to Monterey and Santa Cruz counties.
The brick Tudor design, built in 1985, showcases stunning craftsmanship, rich finishes, and elegant detailing throughout the two-level floor plan. But even before you step through the leaded glass double front door with matching side panels, you have to pause in the front courtyard and garden to savor the artistic design and superb custom hand chiseled brick wall and iron gate entrance.
The 5,562 square feet of living space sits on 1.62 acres of land and features five generous sized bedrooms, including a private upper level master suite, four-and-a-half bathrooms, library/office, formal living and dining rooms, fabulous kitchen, casual dining and family room, and wine cellar.
Hardwood floors, new wool carpeting, high ceilings, decorative millwork, and expansive, lightfilled rooms are featured throughout.
The formal living room is drenched in optimal southern exposure light and features 18-foot ceilings, and a pair of leaded glass French doors with arched transoms. Throw open the French doors for a seamless flow to the terrace and the spacious outdoor entertaining space which features bluestone slate that wraps around a tiered fountain. Enjoy the unobstructed mountain views in the distance and your own gentle hillside dotted with majestic oak trees. Steps gracefully follow the hillside down to quiet retreat spaces and fenced garden featuring several raised garden beds.
A crystal chandelier suspends from decorative medallion molding in the formal dining room that also features crown and chair rail molding, and a front-facing picture window with view of the front gardens.
Open the hidden paneled door with a touch and step down into the wine cellar that has the capacity for more than 500 bottles.
Oak paneled walls line the dedicated library/office. This elegant room also has a box beam ceiling and front facing view window.
Also, light-filled with view windows facing the lush hillsides dotted with oak trees are the gourmet kitchen, casual dining nook, and spacious family room. Well appointed for multiple cooks and entertaining at all levels, the kitchen features cherry cabinetry with upper Flemish glass door cabinets, and granite counters. Appliances include a full-size SubZero wine refrigerator and nearby icemaker, island with stainless hood and sixburner Viking cooktop, dual Viking ovens, Miele dishwasher and walk-in pantry.
Step down into the family room that features a 12-foot high box beam paneled ceiling, fireplace with carved mantel and sliding glass door to the backyard terrace.
A half-landing staircase leads to a double leaded glass door entry into the private master suite. This large room has 12-foot ceilings with box beam molding, sitting room with fireplace, two ceiling fans, natural light and access to a private view terrace. The walk-in closet room features custom built-ins. The updated master bath is beautifully appointed with European ceramic tile and glass tile backsplash, travertine floors, granite counters, dual sink, cherry cabinetry, three large mirrors framed in the cherry wood, oversized jetted tub, and stall shower with travertine surround.
Two bedrooms including one en suite are located on the main level. A second staircase leads to two additional bedrooms and one full bathroom on the upper level with built-in cabinetry featured in the landing.
Additional features include a three-car garage with flagstone flooring and full-size SubZero freezer, copper gutters and downspouts, slate roof, laundry/ mudroom with Samsung front loading washer and dryer, powder room, and separate entrance. There is also a new central vacuum system and security alarm. Price: $4,150,000
Where: 440 Santa Rosa Drive, Los Gatos
Website: www.440SantaRosaDrive.com Listing Agent: