The Mercury News

Beautiful, contempora­ry home in the Almaden Winery neighborho­od, close to top-rated schools

- By Monica Lander CORRESPOND­ENT

The two-level home at 5617 Le Fevre Drive has approximat­ely 2,020 square feet of living space and features four bedrooms, three bathrooms and generous entertaini­ng spaces. One of the bedrooms is downstairs and near a full bathroom. $1,199,000. Open house today from 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel Realtors, Therese Swan, 408-656-8240, tswan@apr.com.

Live one block from a historic and picturesqu­e park, walking distance to a toprated school, and convenient­ly close to downtown shopping and dining.

Welcome to the Old Almaden Winery neighborho­od, one of the Almaden Valley’s desirable locations. The two-level home at 5617 Le Fevre Drive features stylish updates and spacious lightfille­d rooms. The approximat­ely 2,020 square feet of living space showcases four bedrooms and three bathrooms and generous entertaini­ng spaces with crown molding details, plush carpeting, oversized double pane windows, and vaulted ceilings. A spacious backyard offers an inviting outdoor dining area or room to play and relax on the paver patio surrounded by mature foliage and trees near a flowing fountain, and raised garden beds.

Located just off Blossom Hill Road, this charming neighborho­od surrounds the historic Almaden Winery Park. The 5.26-acre park is filled with rolling lawns, a play structure, meandering pathways, picnic grounds, decorative iron gazebos and colorful rose garden. It also provides an ideal gathering place for neighborho­od families. The original gardens, designed by the renowned landscape architect Thomas Church, surround the Almaden Winery once owned by Charles LeFranc, considered the father of commercial winemaking in the Santa Clara Valley and who began cultivatin­g vines on the site in the 1850s. The winery is California’s second oldest winery and is a designated California Landmark.

Located at the end of the cul-de-sac, this home has a fresh and stylish ambience. Double hung and transom windows on three sides, a vaulted ceiling, crown molding and fireplace create a warm and inviting living room and spectacula­r entertaini­ng space that flows into the formal dining room. A sliding glass door with large transom creates an easy flow to the backyard patio area and welcomes a lot of natural light into the rooms.

The kitchen and adjacent family room layout offers a lot of functional space. The kitchen features granite counters and breakfast bar, decorative tumbled tile backsplash on the diagonal and light maple cabinetry. The kitchen is well equipped with LG stainless refrigerat­or, new Bosch dishwasher, built-in oven and microwave, cooktop and a stainless sink with a view of the backyard. A casual dining nook also has a view of the backyard and convenient sliding glass door access to the backyard patio. The room is open to the family room which also features a fireplace, tile floors and convenient access to the two-car garage. Sound-proof windows create a peaceful ambiance.

One bedroom and full bathroom are located on the main level. Three additional bedrooms and two bathrooms including the master bedroom retreat are located on the upper floor. The master bedroom is again filled with natural light and features a high ceiling. The master bath is appointed with a soaking tub, glass enclosed shower, dual sink vanity, walk-in closet, and tile floors.

Additional features include central air conditioni­ng and nearby guest parking. Located near additional parks including the popular Guadalupe Creek Trail, De Anza Park and Almaden Lake Park. Nearby top-rated schools include Guadalupe Elementary, Dartmouth Middle and Leigh and Branham High Schools. Price: $1,199,000. Open house today from 1-4 p.m. Listing Agent: Alain Pinel Realtors, Therese Swan, 408-656-8240,tswan@apr.com.

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Double hung and transom windows on three sides, a vaulted ceiling, crown molding and fireplace create a warm and inviting living room that flows into the formal dining room.
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The kitchen features granite counters and breakfast bar, decorative tumbled tile backsplash on the diagonal and light maple cabinetry.
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The neighborho­od surrounds the historic Almaden Winery Park. The 5.26-acre park is filled with many amenities including a play structure and colorful gardens.

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