The Mercury News

InDulge in the views — live next door to Almaden Quicksilve­r County Park

- By Monica Lander

This updated and desirable 2851 square foot home in Almaden’s Country Club neighborho­od, sits on a .39-acre lot and includes four bedrooms and two-anda-half bathrooms. The home borders the Almaden Quicksilve­r County Park and the Webb Canyon and New Almaden trails, where there are more than 37 miles of hiking, equestrian and bike trails. The backyard is spacious and provides multiple outdoor dining and entertaini­ng spaces that wrap around the solar-heated pool and spa. Highly acclaimed schools are nearby, including Williams Elementary less than 1 mile away, Bret Harte Middle about 1.2 miles away and Leland

High School less than 1.5 miles away. Price: $2,900,000. Where: 7089 Royal Ridge Drive, San Jose. Website: More photos at www.tswan.com. Coming Soon! Call listing agent for details. Listing Agent: Compass. Therese Swan, 408-656-8240 DRE:01355719. tswan@tswan. com. Therese is consistent­ly among the Top 100 agents in the SF Bay Area. She has also been nationally ranked in The Wall Street Journal.

Panoramic views of the Santa Clara Valley and the verdant fairways of the Almaden Country Club are framed by the floor-to-ceiling windows in this stunning Almaden Valley home.

Perched on a gentle hillside and coveted cul-de-sac at 7089 Royal Ridge Drive, this meticulous­ly maintained and updated home sits on a .39-acre lot that also borders the Almaden Quicksilve­r County Park. It also borders the Webb Canyon and New Almaden trails, where there are more than 37 miles of hiking, equestrian and bike trails. The popular historic park encompasse­s a total of 4,163 acres of land including the Capitancil­los Ridge. Front and back gardens offer plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors and take in the views while basking in complete privacy.

This home’s 2,851 square feet and its open floor plan are illuminate­d in the glow of natural light. The property features soaring tongue and groove exposed-beam ceilings, oversize windows, skylights, gleaming hardwood floors, an updated kitchen, and a thoughtful­ly redesigned master bathroom. Sliding glass doors offer a seamless flow to amazing outdoor spaces that also take advantage of the spectacula­r and unobstruct­ed views. There are four bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, and generous formal and casual gathering spaces.

A new double-door entry features a large transom and natural light in the foyer. Windows follow the pitch of the vaulted ceiling in the formal living room that also features windows on either side of a wood-burning, floorto-ceiling brick fireplace with gas starter. The living room is open to a formal dining area that features a sliding glass door to a TimberTech deck and the views.

The beautifull­y appointed and updated kitchen is bright with natural light and is open to the family room that also features a brick wood-burning fireplace, built-in cabinetry, and a soaring vaulted ceiling.

The kitchen features granite counters and backsplash, custom cherry cabinetry with decorative brushed nickel pulls and stainless Bosch appliances including refrigerat­or, induction cooktop, microwave and oven, and dishwasher.

Stand at the double stainless sink and enjoy the expansive view of the valley.

The family room and casual dining space has a wall of window and French door to the deck and pool on one side, and a sliding glass door with transom that reaches the height of the vaulted ceiling on the other side.

Backyard decks are spacious and provide multiple outdoor dining and entertaini­ng spaces that wrap around the solarheate­d pool and spa. Towering shade trees and mature landscapin­g dot the landscape.

Garden beds are along the deck that also has built-in benches, and a generous side yard with gentle slope that offers additional room for fruit trees, grape vines or vegetable garden.

Five steps lead to the private bedroom wing that features four spacious bedrooms. A luxurious master suite features windows matching the pitch of the vaulted ceiling and a front-facing view of Mount Hamilton.

Its beautifull­y redesigned master bathroom includes a large dressing room with a skylight, and mirrored sliding doors to a huge walk-in closet with automated lights and built-ins.

The generous-size bathroom features an oversize Jacuzzi tub with bay window, large stall shower with bench, Corian-topped dual-sink vanity and stylish fixtures.

Three additional bedrooms are along the wide hallway with skylight and include one with sliding door access to the backyard decks and wonderful hillside views. One bedroom features a built-in window seat and shelves. A walk-in hall closet offers lots of storage space.

The full bathroom features a dual-sink vanity, shower/tub combinatio­n, and convenient access to the deck and pool.

Additional features include dual-pane windows, detached two-car garage, new roof, new energy-efficient HVAC, updated water heater, fresh interior and exterior paint, LED lighting, ceiling fans, laundry room, and new copper plumbing.

The desirable Almaden Valley location is convenient­ly close to many shopping and dining options, easy access to major commute routes and the San Jose Airport. Highly acclaimed schools are nearby, including Williams Elementary less than 1 mile away, Bret Harte Middle about 1.2 miles away and Leland High School less than 1.5 miles away. Price: $2,900,000

Where: 7089 Royal Ridge Drive, San Jose

Website: More photos at www.tswan.com. Coming Soon! Call listing agent for details.

Listing Agent: Compass. Therese Swan, 408-656-8240 DRE:01355719. tswan@ tswan.com. Therese is consistent­ly among the Top 100 agents in the SF Bay Area. She has also been nationally ranked in The Wall Street Journal.

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