Beautiful, light-filled contemporary home connects to amazing outdoor space
This home, located at 13970 Chester Ave. just off Allendale Avenue in Saratoga, features about 3,500 square feet with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. $3,450,000. Open house Saturday and Sunday from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Coldwell Banker, Hadi and Bobbie Ghafouri, 408-872-3500, 408-406-0006, www.HadiandBobbie.com, sold@hadiandbobbie.com.
From studs to stunning, the complete renovation of this sprawling single-level home was completed in 2014 creating a beautiful, lightfilled contemporary home that connects to an amazing outdoor space.
The surrounding Saratoga neighborhood used to be filled with ribbons of Zinfandel vines planted by Harry Bellicitti more than 50 years ago. The streets today retains a rural ambience featuring sprawling homes many of which still share a view of the remaining “old vine” Zinfandel vines that produce wine grapes for the Picchetti Winery of Cupertino.
This home, located at 13970 Chester Ave. just off Allendale Avenue, looks out onto the picturesque vineyard in front with a rambling creek along the rear of the property creating a peaceful setting with lots of privacy on the one-acre parcel.
The whole house renovation was designed by Clayton Nelson of Los Gatos and features about 3,500 square feet with expansive rooms, large windows and volume ceilings. There are four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, an office, beautifully appointed gourmet kitchen, spacious formal rooms, and expansive gathering spaces all illuminated in the glow of natural light.
Lightly stained wideplanked oak floors flow throughout the home beginning at the spacious entry. Reed glass side panels and vaulted transom flank the front door and allow natural light into the entry. A spacious formal dining room is also wrapped in windows and a sliding glass door and features a cascading custom chandelier. The adjacent living room features a dramatic vaulted ceiling, linear gas fireplace and clerestory that perfectly frame a view of the surrounding mountains.
This gourmet kitchen was designed with beauty and function in mind. Retractable skylights and a wall of windows welcome lots of natural light into the space that features a stunning waterfall edged Carrara marble island and breakfast bar, Carrara marble perimeter counters with glass backsplash and white lacquer contemporary styled cabinetry custom designed by The Cutting Edge Custom Cabinetry in San Jose. The kitchen is all well appointed with ceramic tile floors, Wolf induction, steam and regular ovens, Miele dishwasher, and SubZero refrigerator, Elkay stainless sink and Hans Grohe faucet. The casual dining nook overlooks the spacious family room and enjoys the views of the backyard trees through the oversized windows.
Step down into the family room that also has a vaulted ceiling and sliding glass door access to the Ipe decks that wrap around the back of the home. Towering oak trees shade the decks and private hot tub area. Below is a rolling lawn and play structure and lots of room to grow and let your imagination envision a backyard and space customized for your personal lifestyle. With an acre of land, there is plenty of space to add an outdoor kitchen, themed gardens, putting green, vineyard, spa, pool and even a pool or guesthouse. Plans for a pool designed by Kikuchi + Kankel Design Group of Los Gatos are also available.
The four bedrooms include a spacious master bedroom with views, vaulted ceiling and a spa-inspired bathroom featuring Calacutta dual sink countertop, floating walnut cabinetry, walk-in closet with organizers and sun tunnel, oversized glass-enclosed shower with marble bench, and freestanding Porcelanosa bathtub strategically positioned to capture a view of the oak trees.
Additional features include a circular driveway, three-car garage with side entry and electric car charging station and epoxy flooring, Jeld Wen dual pane windows, laundry/ mudroom with private entry, two HVAC units, multiple sun tunnels, Bosch security alarm system, Nest thermostats, and Sonos sound system.
The tranquil Saratoga neighborhood is also conveniently located with easy freeway access to commute routes into Silicon Valley or south to the gorgeous Santa Cruz coastline. Shop or dine in the charming downtowns of Saratoga, Los Gatos and Campbell or visit popular nearby venues including West Valley College, Vasona Lake Park, the Hakone Estate and Gardens and Montalvo Arts Center.
Price: $3,450,000. Open house Saturday and Sunday from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Listing Agent: Coldwell Banker, Hadi and Bobbie Ghafouri, 408-872-3500, 408-406-0006, www. HadiandBobbie.com, sold@ hadiandbobbie.com.