Open Houses Category

Price Reduction and Open House

September 25th, 2011 // Categorized under: Featured Listings, Open Houses

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

2760 Leavesley Road, Gilroy

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Large, Custom Home in Pastoral Setting

June 23rd, 2011 // Categorized under: Featured Listings, Open Houses

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:

  • Very private and serene location on flag lot

  • 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms

  • Huge game room and possible sixth bedroom above garage with separate staircase (not included in square footage)

  • Built in 2004, 7 years old

  • Spectacular views of the mountains and countryside

  • 375 s.f. front veranda with built in lighting

  • Gourmet kitchen with custom distressed alder cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless steel dual 30 inch ovens, microwave, dishwasher, sink

  • Water filtration system in kitchen for drinking water

  • 9 foot ceilings throughout home

  • Ceiling fans throughout residence

  • Upgraded 2×6 wall construction

  • All walls, floors and ceilings (interior and exterior) insulated

  • Distressed alder hardwood floors

  • Gorgeous rock fireplace in the family room warms the entire ground floor. EPA approved wood burning and plumbed for gas insert.

  • Beautiful 40”(?) wide natural wood front door

  • Attractive door hardware throughout home

  • Downstairs master bedroom suite features jetted tub, two sinks, large walk-in closet, plumbed for gas fireplace

  • 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

  • Mud room with full bathroom

  • Custom paint colors throughout home

  • 50 year composition roof with thermostat controlled attic fan

  • Entire home fire sprinklered

  • Hot water recirculating system

  • Dual-zoned heating and air conditioned cooling

  • Additional storage

  • 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

  • All landscaping is irrigated by sprinklers or drip system

  • 3 car oversized 1000 s.f. garage with built-in storage and 8 ft tall insulated garage doors

  • Large asphalt driveway with plenty of spare parking

  • 400 amp electrical panel

  • Generator backup electrical system

  • Separate mechanical room with water softener, 75 gallon commercial water heater and furnace

  • Property already preapproved for detached guest house and two out buildings

  • Private well with 3 tanks. Dual pressure pumps and pressure tanks – excellent water pressure to residence and to all points of the property

  • 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

  • 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

  • Batting cage

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South Valley Luxury Home Tour

May 21st, 2011 // Categorized under: Open Houses

Saturday and Sunday, May 21 – 22, 2011 from 1:30 to 4:30

Come spend the afternoon touring some of South Santa Clara County’s finest homes!  Start at my listing, 2220 Liberata Drive in Morgan Hill, to pick up your tour booklet and map.  While you’re there, take in the magnificent architecture and views at this one-of-a-kind estate.

Homes on tour this weekend include;

  • 2220 Liberata Drive, Morgan Hill  $2,195,000
  • 2193 Windemere Court, Morgan Hill  $2,499,500
  • 16925 Oakridge Lane, Morgan Hill  $1,674,000
  • 2540 Bridle Path, Gilroy  $1,950,000
  • 2490 Howell Lane, Gilroy $2,495,000
  • 245 Cox Avenue, San Martin $1,598,800
  • 12285 Watsonville Road, Gilroy $1,980,000
  • 13495 Watsonville Road, Morgan Hill  $1,799,950
  • 16025 Oak Glen Avenue, Morgan Hill  $5,950,000
  • 1915 Lilac Lane, Morgan Hill  $2,195,000
  • 16280 Paradise Valley Lane, $1,789,000

Looking forward to seeing you on the tour!

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Magnificent Views from Every Room

May 10th, 2011 // Categorized under: Open Houses

Open House this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, 1:30-4:30 

Exquisite custom estate home offered at $2,195,000 featuring 5 bedrooms plus an office, 6 bathrooms in over 5600 sq.ft. situated on 5.6 acres in a highly desirable gated area of Morgan Hill with magnificent views of the valley, mountains and city lights.  No expense was spared to create this gracious home with beautiful architectural features throughout the home included in the huge designer kitchen, two family rooms, large master suite, wine cellar, large living room and dining room.  The grounds feature an amazing terraced backyard to take advantage of the views, putting green and built-in barbecue and beverage center.  This home is in a very private location, yet still has easy access to highway 101.  For more information on this outstanding home, see www.2220LiberataDrive.com.

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Price Reduction and Open House

April 25th, 2011 // Categorized under: Open Houses

Drop by to visit 3165 Thomas Grade in Morgan Hill this coming Sunday, May 1, 2011 between 1:30 and 4:30.  There has been a price “improvement” to $680,000 for this one-of-a-kind turn-key home.  For information on all of the amenities offered by this home, see www.3165ThomasGrade.com.

Single story with four car garage

Single story with four car garage

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Open House This Sunday, April 17th

April 14th, 2011 // Categorized under: Open Houses

Lots of space for entertaining

Lots of space for entertaining

Come see this exceptional property and all that it has to offer.  There will be an open house from 1:30 to 4:30 this Sunday, April 17.  For more information, go to www.3165ThomasGrade.com.

Contact me at 408-892-9015 or Sold@GretchenMerrick.com with any questions.

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3165 Thomas Grade, Open House this Sunday, April 10, 1:30 – 4:30

April 4th, 2011 // Categorized under: Open Houses

Stop by to visit this gorgeous home at 3165 Thomas Grade, Morgan Hill.  Located near the top of Thomas Grade, this home is move-in ready.  The sellers went well beyond the call of duty to create a comfortable, private retreat.   See blog post below to read about the incredible upgrades this property boasts and all of the wonderful features offered.  Also see the virtual tour.

Quiet get-away

Quiet get-away

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