The Mercury News

Beautifull­y remodeled and updated singlestor­y home in the heart of Almaden Valley

- By Monica Lander CORRESPOND­ENT Therese Swan DRE# 01355719 408-656-8240 tswan@apr.com Alain Pinel Realtors

This remodeled and updated home at 1253 Washoe Drive features more than 2,700 square feet of living space that includes four bedrooms plus office and beautifull­y remodeled kitchen and baths. Leland High School is only about 1.5 miles away. $1,699,000. Open house today from 1-4 p.m. Alain Pinel Realtors, Therese Swan, DRE# 01355719, 408-656-8240, tswan@apr.com, www.tswan.com. Therese Swan is consistent­ly among the Top 100 Agents in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Beautifull­y remodeled and updated home at 1253 Washoe Drive with classic craftsmans­tyle features offers generous living space on a single level in the heart of Almaden Valley.

Hardwood and stained concrete floors flow throughout the more than 2,700 square feet of living space that includes four bedrooms, three bathrooms, enormous bonus/ family room with private entry, great room, dedicated office, and well-appointed gourmet kitchen.

Fabulous outdoor space offers generous venues for entertaini­ng and play and includes an expansive deck, no maintenanc­e artificial turf, mature shade trees and garden beds. A detached garden shed with windows would also make an ideal private office, yoga studio or private retreat space.

The centralize­d location allows easy access to shopping, dining, freeway access into Silicon Valley and San Francisco, and several nearby parks including Parma Park and outdoor recreation areas including the Almaden Golf and Country Club. Leland High School is only about 1.5 miles away.

Inviting front landscapin­g and a stone walkway create an impressive curb appeal and lovely entrance into the home.

Beautifull­y crafted custom cabinetry including a unique mixer/appliance lift cabinet, pull out shelving and glass display upper cabinets wrap around this amazing eat-in kitchen. There are also cement counters, oversized stainless sink, and stainless appliances including a fiveburner Thermador cooktop with pot filler and decorative tile backsplash, SubZero refrigerat­or, dual Thermador ovens, built-in microwave, Bosch dishwasher, and warming drawer. A large garden window allows lots of natural light into the room.

Formal dining and living rooms enjoy the warmth of the radiant gas fireplace with marble surround and decorative French door access to the backyard sanctuary.

A dedicated office has a closet and includes a frontfacin­g window, ceiling fan, wood blinds, and wall of builtin cabinetry.

An expansive family/bonus room is wonderful flexible space and features a soaring vaulted ceiling, front facing window, separate exterior entry through French doors, and two ceiling fans. There is also a nearby full bathroom with vessel sink, skylight, granite counter, subway tile shower surround with decorative tile accents, and frameless shower door.

Four bedrooms include the master bedroom wing with private sliding door access to the backyard deck, ceiling fan, built-in cabinetry, and walk-in closet with built-in organizers. The master bath features a frameless glass enclosed oversized shower with marble surround, and dual showerhead­s, tile floor, large vanity with oversized Kohler sink and brushed nickel faucet.

Additional bedrooms offer one with built-in loft beds and attached cabinets, drawers and desk. An additional full bathroom is updated with a dual sink vanity with open under sink storage, and shower/bathtub combinatio­n.

Additional features include solar panels, nest thermostat, paneled interior doors with oil rubbed bronze hardware, recessed lighting, a two-car garage with dog wash, fresh exterior and interior paint, pocket door to bedroom wing, laundry room with extensive cabinetry, farm sink, washer and dryer and gas or electric hookups, and outdoor space for dog runs or raised garden beds. Price: $1,699,000

Where: 1253 Washoe Drive, San Jose

Website: www.tswan.com Open House: Today from 1-4 p.m.

Listing Agent:

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The backyard offers venues for entertaini­ng and play and includes a deck and no maintenanc­e artificial turf.
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The formal living and dining areas are spacious.
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The well-appointed gourmet kitchen has plenty of room for multiple chefs.

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