One of a kind home atop the world on Santa Rosa Drive with spectacular views
Located in an exclusive Los Gatos neighborhood at 440 Santa Rosa Drive sits on 1.62 acres of land and features 5,562 square feet of living space and includes five bedrooms, and four-and-a-half bathrooms. $3,950,000. 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.
Commanding valley views out the front facing windows and breathtaking mountain views from the backyard terraces are just a few of the details in this spectacular Los Gatos estate.
Located high atop an exclusive neighborhood at 440 Santa Rosa Drive, the twostory estate enjoys a secluded and tranquil setting that belies the short 10-minute drive to the charming downtown Los Gatos shopping district, restaurants, and K-12 schools. It is only about 23 minutes to the San Jose International Airport with an easy access into Silicon Valley, San Francisco, and south to Monterey and Santa Cruz counties.
Built in 1985, the brick Tudor design showcases stunning craftsmanship, rich finishes, and elegant detailing including hardwood floors, new wool carpeting, high ceilings, decorative millwork, and expansive, light-filled rooms. The front gated courtyard and garden is also a work of art with its custom hand-chiseled brick wall and iron gate that create a beautiful entrance even before you reach the leaded glass double door with matching side panels.
The 5,562 square feet of living space sits on
1.62 acres of land and features five generous-sized bedrooms including a private upper-level master suite, four-and-a-half bathrooms, library/office, formal living and dining rooms, fabulous kitchen open to a casual dining and step down family room, and a wine cellar for about 500 bottles behind a hidden paneled door.
The formal living room is drenched in optimal southern exposure light and features 18-foot ceilings and a pair of leaded glass French doors with arched transoms. Throw open the French doors for a seamless flow to the terrace and the spacious outdoor entertaining space where bluestone slate wraps around a tiered fountain. Enjoy the unobstructed mountain views in the distance and your own gentle hillside dotted with majestic oak trees. Steps gracefully follow the hillside down to quiet retreat spaces and a fenced garden area that features several raised garden beds.
A crystal chandelier suspends from decorative medallion molding in the formal dining room that also features crown and chair rail molding, and a front-facing picture window with view of the gardens.
A dedicated office/library also has a front-facing window, oak-paneled walls and box beam ceiling.
The gourmet kitchen, dining nook and large family room all feature large windows with views of the lush hillsides. Well appointed for multiple cooks and entertaining at all levels, the kitchen features cherry cabinetry with upper Flemish glass door cabinets, granite counters and walk-in pantry. Appliances include a full SubZero wine refrigerator and nearby icemaker, island with stainless hood over a six-burner Viking cooktop, dual Viking ovens, and Miele dishwasher.
Step down into the family room that features a 12-foot high box beam paneled ceiling, fireplace with carved mantel, and sliding glass door access to the backyard terrace.
A half-landing staircase leads to a double-leaded glass door entry into the private master suite. This enormous room has 12-foot ceilings with box beam molding, sitting room with fireplace, two ceiling fans, lots of natural light, and access to a private view terrace.
The walk-in closet room features custom built-in cabinetry. The updated master bathroom is beautifully appointed with European ceramic tile and glass tile backsplash, travertine floors, granite counters, dual sinks and cherry cabinetry. There are three large mirrors framed in the cherry wood, an oversized jetted tub, and stall shower with travertine surround.
Two additional bedrooms on the main level include one with an en suite bathroom. A second staircase leads to two additional bedrooms and one full bathroom on the upper level. There is built-in cherry cabinetry in the landing.
Additional features include a three-car garage with flagstone flooring and full-size SubZero freezer. There are copper gutters and downspouts and a slate roof. The laundry/ mudroom with Samsung frontloading washer and dryer has a nearby powder room and separate entrance. There is also a new central vacuum system and security alarm. Price: $3,950,000
Where: 440 Santa Rosa Drive, Los Gatos
Open House: Today from 1-4 p.m.
Listing Agent: Therese Swan DRE# 01355719 408-656-8240 tswan@apr.com
Alain Pinel Realtors