San Francisco Chronicle - (Sunday)
Silver Creek estate
Luxurious estate home in San Jose’s coveted Silver Creek community has cinema, library.
Indulge yourself at a resort-caliber oasis in San Jose’s coveted Silver Creek Valley Country Club enclave. Here, jawdropping views of a natural preserve pair with a refined material palette for a truly inspiring design.
“This secluded sanctuary is the ultimate retreat,” said Nicki Brown of Compass, who is listing the handsome abode at 5458 Morningside Dr. for $9.75 million.
Surrounded by vibrant landscaping and accented by palm trees, this palatial, fivebedroom, eightandahalfbathroom boasts more than 12,200 square feet of superlative luxury.
Spread across a pair of premier homesites, the expansive lot spans more than threequarters of an acre.
The home’s stately curb appeal introduces itself with a curved motor court, which welcomes friends and family to a sprawling compound infused with Mediterranean flourishes. Sculpted hedges, colorful flowers and manicured lawns line the motor court, which segues to a sixvehicle garage purposebuilt for avid car collectors.
William Day, Silver Creek’s premier builder, crafted this
masterpiece, a grand estate where thoughtful and functional details abound.
It’s hidden from neighboring homes while framing hillside views overlooking 5,000 acres of unspoiled preserve.
There’s even an attached 1,200squarefoot apartment made for housing an au pair, private assistant or family members staying the night.
Designed for entertaining, the main level hosts a variety of public rooms, including a library, cinema, and home gym. It also provides a wealth of indoor/ outdoor living opportunities.
The home’s sense of grandeur immediately becomes evident upon entry. Adorned with columns, arched recesses and taupe limestone, the voluminous, twostory foyer immediately showcases the home's essence. A grand, curved staircase with wroughtiron railings serves as the foyer's statement piece.
Exquisite woodpaneled millwork lines the home’s library, which is warmed by a fireplace and includes a hidden office. The theater exudes opulence with a ninefootby16foot cinema screen, and the main level also houses a game room with a 1,200bottle wine cellar.
Emerald marble and highend appliances from Viking and SubZero finish a centrally located chef’s kitchen that includes a sunbathed breakfast area.
There’s a welcoming family room adjacent to this communal space that’s perfect for casual gatherings.
Three bedrooms, including a grand owner’s suite, reside upstairs. The bifurcated upper level is separated into eastern and western wings. The owner’s suite occupies the eastern wing, while a pair of bedrooms with sterling vistas share the west wing.
Fivestar accommodations await in the east wing. Here, in addition to a sitting area, fireplace and two walkin closets, the owner’s suite hosts a marbleclad spa bathroom with a sauna, steam shower and indulgent soaking tub.
The home features robust infrastructure. It includes pier and beam construction, a concrete foundation with drainage system and a generator that can power the entire house, if needed.
There’s also an industriallevel reverseosmosis water filtration system, 13 individual HVAC zones and an elevator.
Tucked in a gated community, minutes from Silicon Valley and the San Jose Airport, this estate enjoys close proximity to all the Bay Area has to offer and can be delivered fully furnished.
Ripe for entertaining, 5458 Morningside Dr. affords a sparkling pool with waterworks, spa, fire pit, shady pergola with builtin barbecue and bar off the large, attached cabana. The verdant backyard is dotted in manicured topiaries. Both levels host covered patios, each facing the superlative amenities (and vistas) the backyard has to offer.
Learn more at www.5458morningsidedrive.com.