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Custom Silicon Valley Smart Home with Dramatic Views on 2.16 Acres

- THERESE SWAN By Monica Lander

This magnificen­t 5,479+/- square foot custom smart home is one of four estates on an exclusive cul-de-sac adjacent to the Greystone Quarry in the Almaden Valley area of San Jose. Five bedrooms, 4.5 baths built in the year 2000. Breathtaki­ng views of large rock formations and Mount Umunhum. Total privacy and tranquilit­y yet just minutes to commute routes. The 2.16-acre private property is a gallery of outdoor amenities that include custom works of metal art, dramatic fountains, and fire/water feature. Remarkable setting! Price: $3,600,000. Where: 917 Pramukhs Way, San Jose. For more photos and drone video go to: Siliconval­leysmartho­me.com. Showings by appointmen­t. Listing Agent: Compass. Therese Swan, 408-656-8240 DRE: 01355719. tswan@tswan.com. Therese is consistent­ly among the Top 100 agents in the SF Bay Area. In addition, she has been nationally ranked in the Wall Street Journal..

Imagine entertaini­ng your guests in the quiet solitude of this custom estate home with its alluring entrance and million-dollar backyard. As they drive down the exclusive cul-de-sac they immediatel­y notice the reflecting pool with infinity waterfall. Greeted at the solid copper double front door they are welcomed into the grand foyer where they are awe-struck by the soaring ceilings, marble tile floors, and an impressive custom-designed chandelier suspended from the two-story ceiling. You lead them through the great room into the enchanting backyard where you barbecue dinner at the outdoor kitchen, which is set on a stunning slate tile patio trimmed with LED glass blocks that light up. Together you enjoy dinner at the adjacent dining table with water flowing through the center as the hill behind you is illuminate­d from the custom-designed water/fire feature. The evening winds down roasting marshmallo­ws at the outdoor fire pit or sipping brandy in front of one of the several indoor fireplaces. The entire home is controlled by a computer customized to your personal preference­s. This Smart House is fully wired for Crestron and Alexa compatibil­ity. Wiring was installed and completely integrated as part of the original constructi­on and includes controls for alarm, lights, security cameras, music, landscape, TV, front doorbell, and climate. Every light fixture is “home run wiring” to the garage and can be operated from the control panels throughout the house. Customize or keep it simple and use existing configurat­ions. Completed in 2000, the twolevel home features 5,479 square feet of living space with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms including a mainlevel guest suite with a private patio, formal living and dining rooms, a library/office, wine room for about 350 bottles, and an upper-level fifth bedroom/ bonus room. A gorgeous gourmet kitchen opens to a spacious family room that has backyard views and a seamless flow to the outdoor amenities. The formal dining room has a front-facing view window and crown molding. Stately columns define the formal living room with a coffered ceiling and a gas fireplace with a custom-designed mantle. The library/office is behind glass French doors and features custom built-in cabinetry, a gas fireplace, and a custom mantle. A powder room is nearby. The large guest suite has a coffered ceiling and French doors that open to a private side patio. Together, the library and guest suite create a fabulous two-room suite ideal for in-law quarters. Hardwood floors are featured in the expansive family room that features a dramatic vaulted ceiling with skylights and a fireplace flanked by built-in cabinets. This room flows into the kitchen beautifull­y designed and appointed with Kitchenaid appliances including dual ovens, dual dishwasher­s, and a Thermador cooktop, granite counters and backsplash, an oversized island/breakfast bar. A casual dining nook has exquisite backyard views. The upstairs master bedroom has a double door entry, a coffered ceiling, views from all windows, and a dual-sided fireplace it shares with the master bathroom. Dual walk-in custom closets. The elegant master bathroom features a marble tile floor, a double sink vanity, Jacuzzi tub, and an oversized, seamless glassenclo­sed shower. Two additional upstairs bedrooms include one with an en suite bathroom. Both have generous walk-in closets. The fifth bedroom/bonus room also has built-in workstatio­ns. The Almaden Greystone Quarry provides a spectacula­r backdrop for this amazing home. Custom acid stained concrete winds throughout the backyard. A custom-designed outdoor kitchen is complete with a barbecue, refrigerat­or, ice maker, sink, and burners, which is set on a stunning slate tile patio. The adjacent outdoor dining table has a built-in water feature. Towering tablet fountains reflect flames from a trough of fire. A pair of towering metal sculptures with water features created by a Campbell artist add to the impressive backyard. Adjacent to the driveway is a one of a kind kinetic sculpture created by a Southern California artist. Enjoy the Graystone neighborho­od’s rural ambiance nestled against the northeaste­rn hills of the Almaden Valley without compromisi­ng proximity to freeways into Silicon Valley, San Francisco, and Monterey County. Close to the popular Los Alamitos Creek Trail and Greystone Park, it is also within a mile to highly rated schools, including Greystone Elementary, Bret Harte Middle, and Leland High School. Price: $3,600,000 Where: 917 Pramukhs Way, San Jose For more photos and drone video go to: Siliconval­ley Smarthome.com . Showings by appointmen­t. Listing Agent: Compass. Therese Swan, 408-656-8240 DRE: 01355719. tswan@tswan. com. Therese is consistent­ly among the Top 100 agents in the SF Bay Area. In addition, she has been nationally ranked in the Wall Street Journal.

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