Featured Listings Category
Sold in One Day!
Whoa! The market is heating up! I just listed an immaculate new listing in San Jose that promptly received two offers the first day on the market. The home was priced correctly for the market at $659,000 and the sellers have taken extremely good care of it. Inventory is currently very low and there are a lot of motivated buyers out there. All of these factors added up to a very quick sale for the sellers!
765 Colleen Drive in San Jose is a 1,926 sq.ft. home on a 6,161 sq.ft. lot and has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It is situated in an ideal location with gorgeous views of the open space across the street. Perfect for wildlife watching and spontaneous hikes, the open space also provides a lovely view of the changing seasons. The home has a very comfortable floor plan, gourmet kitchen open to the family room and large living room and dining room. The backyard is perfect for entertaining, relaxing and gardening.
Home of the Week – Open Sunday 3/4/2012
One of my newer listings, a charming country property, 1470 E. San Martin Avenue in San Martin, was voted Home of the Week by the South County Realtors Alliance. This updated well-maintained 1500 sq.ft. home on 1.1 acres is like a little slice of heaven that can be yours for $470,000. The home features 2 bedrooms and a remodeled up-to-date bathroom, however it was formerly 3 bedrooms and could be converted back, should the new owners wish.
Distinctive architectural details including high ceilings with crown molding, hardwood floors and flattened Gothic arched openings. Charming features throughout the home. Dual pane windows.
Lovely backyard with majestic old oak tree overlooking a walking path and vegetable garden. Off the back of the house there is a large deck perfect for entertaining and relaxing. A huge detached workshop could be used as a garage. A separate artist studio with running water and electricity could be used as an office.
The property boasts gorgeous views of the valley and eastern foothills. Horse facilities include a three stall barn, large fenced pasture and paddock. One block from Bear Ranch Co. Park with hiking/riding trails.
Premier Morgan Hill Location
This exquisite estate for sale in the Paradise Valley area of Morgan Hill is located on the finest street in south Santa Clara County among other multi-million dollar estates. 16361 Reynolds Drive features 4 bedrooms, 4 1/2 bathrooms in a 4400 sq.ft. home on 1.81 acres and is offered at $2,099,000.
The resort-like backyard will be the centerpiece of future gatherings for the new owner. At once very private but at the same time open to magnificent views of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
A sparkling 50′ x 20′ pool and raised spa are the focal point of this gorgeous, professionally landscaped yard. After soaking in the pool, dry off next to the large fire pit which comfortably seats eight around its perimeter.
Tennis, anyone? Play a game of doubles as your guests take in the match while sitting in the additional adjoining walled patio area.
The huge designer kitchen includes slab granite counters and island, custom cherry and maple cabinets, two Dacor stainless steel ovens, integrated cabinetry Subzero refrigerator and separate Subzero freezer, built-in Miele espresso maker, integrated cabinetry Fisher & Paykel drawer dishwashers and a Miele dishwasher, Dacor six burner gas stove, Miele steam oven, pot filler, stainless steel microwave, soapstone farmhouse sink and separate porcelain sink.
The large master suite with a coffered ceiling includes a fabulous tiled balcony overlooking the lush backyard and the mountains beyond. Cozy up to the travertine fireplace. As well as a day lit, large, organized walk-in closet, the master suite also features a large built-in cherry wood desk area with overhead cabinetry.
The master bathroom boasts a large jetted tub set off in it’s own columned niche, a huge walk-in shower made from glass blocks to let in lots of natural light, two sink areas each with marble counters, mosaic marble back splashes, marble flooring and custom cabinetry.
There are too many magnificent details to list on this special one-of-a-kind property. To schedule a viewing, please call Gretchen Merrick at 408-892-9015.
Quiet Gilroy Neighborhood Home
Looking for a lovely home in a serene neighborhood? It can be yours for the low price of $349,000. 7440 Santa Theresa Drive in Gilroy offers a 2078 sq.ft. home with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms on a 6,969 sq.ft. lot. There is also a sparkling swimming pool.
The home boasts a huge eat-in kitchen, large family room with wood-burning fireplace, dining room area and formal living room all within a bright, open floor plan. The home has been freshly painted inside and out and also has brand new carpeting throughout the home. There is an attached 2-car garage, air conditioning and central forced heat.
The large, private backyard is perfect for entertaining with a swimming pool, large concrete patio partially covered by an arbor, and a grassy area.
Two Acres in Prime Location
We are all familiar with the real estate adage: location, location, location. This listing in Morgan Hill provides just that for those looking for a property that they can invest some tender loving care into and feel confident that their efforts will reap benefits in the future. Listed at $470,000 for two acres in a nice residential area, this property offers lots of potential and a great opportunity.
Features offered by this unique listing:
- Gorgeous views of the eastern foothills
- Four stall barn with tack room
- Three fenced pasture areas
- 1658 square foot main home circa 1940
- Main home includes 2 bedrooms each with an adjoining bathroom, huge living room, dining room with a fireplace, large sun-porch which could be used as a third bedroom and a partial 300 square foot basement
- 741 square foot guest house has a large living room, kitchen, one large bedroom and bathroom
- Air conditioning in main home and central forced air in both homes
- 2-car detached garage
- Quaint well house could be used for additional storage or a studio
- Within desirable Nordstrom School boundary
This property and location present a fantastic opportunity and value!
Price Reduction and Open House
Stop by my open house this afternoon, Sunday, September 25, 2011, between 1:00 – 4:00 to view 2760 Leavesley Road in Gilroy. The home has a brand new, attractive price of $769,000. This is a 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom 2790 square foot home on 6 flat acres. It is on a flag lot for added privacy. Come see the beautiful views of the eastern foothills as well as the many varieties of fruit trees in the orchard. If you’re looking for wide open spaces, this lovely home is for you!
2760 Leavesley Road, Gilroy
Price Reduction on Country Estate
2760 Leavesley Road in Gilroy, CA has just had a price “improvement” from $859,000 down to $825,000! For more information or to schedule a viewing, give Gretchen Merrick a call at 408-892-9015. Additional property details found at 2760LeavesleyRd.com.
Large, Custom Home in Pastoral Setting
Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of big city life? 2760 Leavesley Road in Gilroy offers the serenity of rural living with easy access to highway 101 if you must tear yourself away. This approximately 2790 sq.ft. home on 6 acres is only 7 years old and so offers all of the modern conveniences. This home is offered for $859,000.
Come to the open house this Sunday, June 26, 2011 from 1:30 to 4:30 to see for yourself why this should be your next home!
The amenities include:
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Very private and serene location on flag lot
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5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
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Huge game room and possible sixth bedroom above garage with separate staircase (not included in square footage)
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Built in 2004, 7 years old
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Spectacular views of the mountains and countryside
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375 s.f. front veranda with built in lighting
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Gourmet kitchen with custom distressed alder cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless steel dual 30 inch ovens, microwave, dishwasher, sink
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Water filtration system in kitchen for drinking water
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9 foot ceilings throughout home
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Ceiling fans throughout residence
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Upgraded 2×6 wall construction
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All walls, floors and ceilings (interior and exterior) insulated
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Distressed alder hardwood floors
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Gorgeous rock fireplace in the family room warms the entire ground floor. EPA approved wood burning and plumbed for gas insert.
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Beautiful 40”(?) wide natural wood front door
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Attractive door hardware throughout home
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Downstairs master bedroom suite features jetted tub, two sinks, large walk-in closet, plumbed for gas fireplace
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Anderson double hung, dual-pane, low-emission wooden windows in the living room, family room and kitchen. Milgard dual-pane, low-emission vinyl windows in rest of residence
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Mud room with full bathroom
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Custom paint colors throughout home
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50 year composition roof with thermostat controlled attic fan
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Entire home fire sprinklered
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Hot water recirculating system
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Dual-zoned heating and air conditioned cooling
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Additional storage
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Gentleman’s orchard: peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums, Fuji and Granny Smith apples, Bing and Van cherries, Bartlett pears, Asian pears. All irrigated by drip system
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All landscaping is irrigated by sprinklers or drip system
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3 car oversized 1000 s.f. garage with built-in storage and 8 ft tall insulated garage doors
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Large asphalt driveway with plenty of spare parking
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400 amp electrical panel
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Generator backup electrical system
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Separate mechanical room with water softener, 75 gallon commercial water heater and furnace
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Property already preapproved for detached guest house and two out buildings
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Private well with 3 tanks. Dual pressure pumps and pressure tanks – excellent water pressure to residence and to all points of the property
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Site plans include future granny unit and ag buildings with existing electrical to house sufficient to provide power to future buildings and pool. 400 amp sub panel
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Huge back yard, post and wire fencing with partial landscaping all irrigated by drip/ 1.5” pressurized water line in the ground and stubbed off along back yard fence and orchard for future use in other areas on the property. 2” pressurized water line from well to west end of property at Ferguson Road
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Batting cage
Pristine and Private New Single-Story Listing
Single story with four car garage
Single story homes are very in demand and when buyers see how many bells and whistles are packed into this 2080 sq.ft. home at 3165 Thomas Grade, they are going to come running. The sellers have taken meticulous care of their home and have gone the extra mile to create a very workable infrastructure: from the solar panels on the grid which keep the annual electricity bill averaging $143, to recirculating hot water, to triple pane all-wood Pella windows, the list goes on and on.
Hot tub at one end of the long, wide deck
The home is situated on a 17,290 sq.ft. lot (just under 0.40 acre) and the lot is level – not very common in the Jackson Oaks area. The old wooden deck across the back has been replaced by a larger Trex deck for ease of maintenance. The spa at one corner of the deck remains with the property and is a delight to relax in after a long day.
Kitchen and adjoining family room
Grand Morgan Hill Estate
Morgan Hill currently has quite a few multi-million dollar properties on the real estate market. For the dicriminating buyer who wants serenity, privacy and the finest in architectural details, Morgan Hill has outstanding offerings with relatively low price tags. For the buyer looking for a premier estate with the most spectacular views in town, 2220 Liberata Drive, is the property that is at the top of the list.
- 2220 Liberata Drive, Morgan Hill
No expense was spared in constructing this incredible estate. The architect took special care to design the home to take full advantage of the views and topography. Please contact me to set an appointment for viewing. Sold@GretchenMerrick.com.
- Watch the sunset while relaxing on the terrace
Gretchen Merrick
cell (408) 892 9015
