If you are looking for a tranquil setting or unique paradise and want to get away from the hectic hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley – THIS IS IT!
- Sprawling single level 1,728+/- sf home on an enormous lot. Three bedrooms plus bonus room. Two baths.
- An idyllic hillside road that leads to a long sloped driveway surrounded by redwood trees and foliage provides a graceful arrival to this serene private paradise of a house in a rural setting.
- Large wooden deck with plenty of built-in planter boxes, built-in seating plus storage is surrounded by views of the hills and trees.
- Spacious foyer with modest décor of a stunning picture illuminated by a light.
- Bi-fold doors conceal an enormous living room with new carpet, windows for natural light, a wood-burning fireplace with stone surround, raised hearth and outside clean out.
- Another set of bi-fold doors conceal the combination kitchen and dining room with new engineered hardwood flooring;
- Kitchen has tile counters, plenty of oak cabinetry and a window with views of the foliage in the back. Appliances include a Maytag dual oven, KitchenAid dishwasher and a new Kenmore electric cook top.
- Dining area has built-in floor to ceiling shelves, wood paneling, windows for natural light, two light fixtures plus a ceiling fan. Great for dinner parties!
- Pocket door conceals laundry room with built-in cabinets, sink and room for a full size washer and dryer.
- Hallway to sleeping quarters has new carpet, recessed lights and a huge linen closet.
- Spacious master bedroom suite has carpet, a walk-in closet plus a window with views of nature. Adjacent bathroom has a tile counter, wood cabinet and a separate shower stall.
- Two additional bedrooms; each has carpet, large closets, a window for natural light and share the guest bath.
- Amenities include outdoor motion sensor lights with security alarm system available.
- Two-car attached garage with automatic opener, RaceDeck flooring and plenty of storage. Large driveway provides plenty of parking.
- Separate bonus room currently used as an office/music room has track lighting, a sink and a wall air conditioning unit. Could be used to house overnight guests.
- The spacious outdoor area surrounding the house takes you away from the rush and noise of modern life. Time seems to pass more slowly, twilight seems to last longer and the tranquility of the sigh of wind through the treetops is to be cherished. There is an enclosed English Garden with grow lights for vegetables. A walkway guides you to a cement seating area with table hidden in the lush foliage. The area right behind the house has a water fountain and a seating area with an outdoor built-in grill. A set of stairs beckons you to climb up to another seating area set in the trees. Plus there is an area for storage. The possibilities are endless!
- Close to the upscale La Foret Restaurant, the New Almaden Community Club, New Almaden Mining Museum, New Almaden Quicksilver Park plus much more.
- Top schools: Graystone Elementary School, Bret Harte Middle School and Leland High School.
New Almaden Historic District is located along Almaden Road and along the way you will pass by a number of historic houses before reaching the park’s Hacienda entrance. The history of New Almaden is intimately linked with the mining history of the park. Bertram Road runs on the south side of Alamitos Creek and boasts several historic sites including the Hacienda Hotel site. The Hacienda Hotel was first used as a boarding house for miners and in 1979 it became the home of the La Foret French restaurant.
The original site of the Quicksilver Mining Museum was at the Carson-Perham Adobe but had moved to one of the most significant buildings, La Casa Grande, which was built in 1854 as a hotel and later became the home of the mine manager. Today it houses the Quicksilver Mining Museum.
The Almaden Quicksilver County Park takes up 4157 acres of steep hillsides, cool forests, open meadows, and deep valleys. It borders two long reservoirs and contains several small ponds. It is crisscrossed by trails, including 34.2 miles for hiking, 23 miles for equestrians, and 10 miles for bicycling. A non-profit organization serves the park and sponsors an annual Pioneer Day.
There are plenty of events available to learn more about Quicksilver Park such as history tours by van, a history walk which ends with a tour of the Great Ranch House, healthy trails 5.2 mile hike, a study of native plants plus much more.
More info at www.NewAlmaden.org .
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