The Mercury News

Updated Private Cupertino Home

- By Monica Lander

Spacious single level home on a large and private corner lot offers a fabulous opportunit­y to live AND work in what is recognized as the heart of Silicon Valley.

Known as the headquarte­rs of Apple, Cupertino is also rich in historical significan­ce and on the cutting edge of tomorrow’s technology. Its almost 11 square miles is filled with corporate headquarte­rs juxtaposed with the treelined neighborho­ods, top-rated schools including De Anza College, historic wineries, and community parks. Main Street is one thriving area less than a half mile away from this home and a popular destinatio­n to meet up with family and friends. It offers a plethora of dining and shopping options, a summer concert series, and other events. Many services such as grocery store including Sprouts, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods are also within walking distance. Walk to Apple, Amazon and other top-tech companies or hop on nearby access to Highways 280 and 85.

Measured at 1,518 square feet, this home at 10466 Miller Avenue sits on an almost 7,000 squarefoot level lot that features driveway access from both Miller Avenue and Phil Lane. Recently installed new fencing and gates wrap around the property. Inviting outdoor space has been updated ($60,000) with artificial turf, lush and colorful foliage and shade trees, fruit trees, and a covered patio with a ceiling fan. The expansive yard offers additional space for vegetable gardens, an outdoor kitchen, play area, spa, or quiet retreat. A covered porch offers a peaceful venue with front garden views including a mature shade tree.

Other recent updates include the installati­on of 33 solar panels to a tune of about $46,000, dual pane windows and sliders, new copper pipes, and fresh interior and exterior paint.

The home features three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, an open living room, step-down dining area, updated kitchen with a breakfast bar, and a large remodeled home office space/ laundry room with private entry. Hardwood and parquet floors flow throughout the home.

A detached, two-car garage offers additional space for a possible ADU conversion or enjoy the convenienc­e of the additional off-street parking spaces with overhead storage. There is a new rollup garage door and 220-V electrical panel.

The open and lightfille­d living room features a vaulted ceiling, wood burning fireplace, and large front-garden facing picture window. Step down into the adjacent dining area that also has a vaulted ceiling and sliding glass door access to the covered patio and garden views from floor-to-ceiling windows. Clerestory echo the pitch of the vaulted ceiling and welcome an abundance of natural light into these rooms.

Granite counters wrap around the galley-style kitchen that includes breakfast bar seating, and oak cabinetry with upper glass faced cabinets, a Bosch dishwasher, gas range, microwave and refrigerat­or. Also featured is a built-in granite-topped workstatio­n and rear garden views.

The master bedroom also has wood floors, a vaulted ceiling with ceiling fan and built-in cabinetry in the closet that spans one wall. A granite-topped vanity and stall shower are featured in the en suite bathroom.

Two additional bedrooms are spacious and have a high ceiling and large closets. They share a full bathroom updated with decorative stone tile and granite wainscot, a pedestal sink, and a Jacuzzi tub/shower combinatio­n with a granite surround and built-in shelf.

Across from the picturesqu­e Creekside Park, home to the weekly Creekside Farmers Market and a peaceful outdoor venue. The home is also walking distance to K-12 schools including Sedgwick Elementary (API 932), Warren E. Hyde Middle (API 908), and Cupertino High School (API 906).

Additional features include closet space along the hallway. The office space has been updated with new flooring and fresh paint. A paver driveway from Phil Lane has a gated entry for additional privacy and security. Price: $1,599,000 Where: 10466 Miller Avenue, Cupertino Website: www.10466Mille­r.com Open House: August 10-11 and August 17-18 from

1 to 5 p.m. each day.

Listing Agent: Intero Real Estate, James Shin, 650-862-7332, www. AllAboutSi­liconValle­y. com; Hoi W. Ng, 408-8253814, www.HoiWingNg@ InteroReal­Estate.com.

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The open and light-filled living room features a vaulted ceiling, wood burning fireplace, and large front-garden facing picture window.
 ??  ?? Inviting outdoor space has been updated with artificial turf, lush and colorful foliage and shade trees, fruit trees, and a covered patio with a ceiling fan.
Inviting outdoor space has been updated with artificial turf, lush and colorful foliage and shade trees, fruit trees, and a covered patio with a ceiling fan.

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