307 Almendra Avenue

This elegant two-story 2,640+/- sf Cape Cod charmer with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths is situated on a large 10,600+/- sf lot in the desirable Almond Grove Historic District of downtown Los Gatos! Park like back yard perfect for entertaining. Chef’s kitchen with granite countertops, breakfast bar, Sub Zero. Walk to town!

• Charming white picket fence invites you to enter through the arch up the path to the covered porch. This home looks unassuming from the outside but once you enter, you realize how sizeable it truly is and admire the open and bright floor plan.
• Entry area has crown molding and recessed lights illuminate the hardwood floors. Unique skylight provides plenty of natural light. Double doors open to the office with crown molding, speakers and a window to the front yard.Living room has a stunning tray ceiling with recessed lights, crown molding and a cozy wood-burning fireplace with granite slab hearth, built-ins on both sides plus a bay window that provides a superb sitting area. Dining room with stunning painted tray ceiling, recessed lights, chair rail, high baseboards plus a bay window provides spectacular views of the park-like backyard. Built-in cabinet has beautiful marble slab top and glass panel doors.
• The focal point of this enormous family room is the stunning wood-burning fireplace with built-in shelves and cabinets on both sides. This room has carpet, recessed lights and speakers. There are also two office spaces with built-in desks concealed behind closed doors. Slider provides access to the backyard.
• Pocket door conceals gourmet cook’s kitchen with GE Monogram professional range, recessed lights, bay window and granite slab counters. Stools provide extra seating. Door opens to backyard upper deck. Appliances include Sub Zero refrigerator, KitchenAid dishwasher, GE Monogram gas range with 6-burners plus a griddle and dual ovens.
• Spacious master bedroom suite has crown molding, speakers, recessed lights and a ceiling fan. Also two large windows provide fabulous views of the backyard. Pocket door conceals spacious walk-in closet with organizers. En Suite has dual sinks, tile counter and floor, linen closet, separate shower stall with a niche and bench seat plus a skylight.
• Door provides privacy to the sleeping quarters: Two additional bedrooms down this hallway, each with crown molding, high baseboards, speakers, closet with double mirror doors plus windows for natural light. Descend to the lower level that includes an additional bedroom and family room.
• Stairs lead to the drive-thru garage. Practical in design, this allows vehicles to drive completely through the garage to an enclosed area of the backyard. It is especially practical when storing a boat, trailer, or pop-up camper as well as making it possible to get the lawn mower or the kids’ bikes out of the garage without moving the car. Plenty of built-in cabinets provide extra storage as well as an under the house storage room that could be used to store wine.
• Amenities include: Hardwood floors, air conditioning system recently updated, two water heaters, new fences and sprinklers front and back, dual pane windows, whole house and yard surround sound stereo system with stereo and cable in all rooms. Plus much more! Close to Vasona Lake County Park, Bachman Park, Highway 17, downtown Los Gatos, shops, fine dining, restaurants, trails, schools, wineries plus much more. Top Schools: Daves Avenue Elementary School, Fisher Middle School and Los Gatos High School.
• The multi-functional design of this enormous backyard helps to maximize the usable space. Upper deck provides seating and looks over the vast yard. Middle deck has built-in bench seating within close proximity of the hot tub. The ground level has aggregate and brick patio with outdoor kitchen. A garden arch defines the entry into the brick pathways that wind through the park-like setting of this grand backyard with mature trees for shade. There is also a vegetable garden for those with a green thumb. This backyard is definitely great for entertaining!