Almaden home with top schools on 23,000+ square foot mostly flat lot
Uncover the multiple treasures in this Woodside of Almaden home, from its oversized level lot with spectacular views to its ultra-private culde-sac location.
Tucked in the south end of the Almaden Valley steps from the Los Alamitos Trail, this 2,316-square-foot home at 907 Hampswood Court sits on a more than half-acre property with no backyard neighbors.
Views of the gorgeous Santa Cruz Mountains are everywhere, and the scenic east-facing backyard sanctuary showcases more than 1,000 square feet of deck and a level yard ripe with possibilities. Trees and foliage wrap around the sprawling lawn that offers plenty of room for a pool, cabana, a play structure, and an outdoor kitchen. Consider adding an ADU and take advantage of the expansive side yard to create a private entry and parking.
Witness the sun dramatically setting behind Mt. Umunhum from the front transoms and relish the tranquility of this unique setting that doesn’t compromise convenient proximity to freeway access, shopping, dining, and parks. Top-rated schools, including Graystone Elementary, Bret Harte Middle, and Leland High School, are within a mile.
Bright with natural light, this home has been updated with a new stucco façade, dual paint Andersen and Milgard windows, fresh interior paint. Beyond the tiled entry, there are four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms.
Windows echo the pitch of the vaulted ceiling in the living room and welcome an abundance of light in this room that also features new carpet and chair rail molding that continues into the adjacent dining room. The dining room is a generous space with a large picture window framing the outdoor gardens. Consider French doors to extend this entertaining space to the outdoors.
The kitchen and its adjacent casual dining nook have refinished hardwood floors. Updated with fresh paint, the kitchen also features solid oak cabinetry with pullout shelves and upper glass-faced cabinets, a tile counter, a tile backsplash, and a garden window over the sink that frame a view of the backyard and distant mountains. There are KitchenAid and GE appliances, plus a wine refrigerator.
A bay window in the casual dining area also offers scenic views. This area can accommodate a sizeable table for those everyday meals and is open to the family room. A wood-burning fireplace anchors this spacious room that also features crown molding, recessed lighting, and carpet. French doors with sidelights opens to the backyard deck.
Four bedrooms are located on the upper level. The primary suite features a vaulted ceiling, beautiful views from the large east-facing windows, and a walk-in closet with a cedar floor and builtins. The en suite bathroom also has a vaulted ceiling and features an oversized twoperson Jacuzzi tub, shower, a dual-sink vanity with new faucets, and a tile floor.
Three additional bedrooms include two with front-facing views. Sliding mirrored closets doors, ceiling fans, closet organizers are featured. These rooms share a full bathroom with a dual-sink vanity and a tub/shower combination.
Additional features include an insulated floor, new fencing, an updated furnace, central air conditioning, and an updated water heater. The home was also rewired for a plug-in unit for a generator. A three-car garage has a workbench and cabinetry. A main-level powder room has access to the laundry room with an LG washer and dryer and access to the side yard. There is plenty of room for RV and boat parking. Price: $1,999,000.
Where: 907 Hampswood Court, San Jose
Website: More photos at www.tswan.com. Buyers may schedule appointments directly by contacting the listing agent.
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Listing Agent: Compass. Therese Swan, 408-6568240. DRE# 01355719. tswan@tswan.com. Therese is consistently among the Top 100 agents in the SF Bay Area, and she has also been nationally ranked in The Wall Street Journal.