Just Listed Home In The Rose Garden San Jose

This impeccably renovated 1915 Craftsman is located in the Greater Rose Garden neighborhood of San Jose. It is stunning and boasts 2161 SF in the main house and features a 281 SF cottage sitting on an almost 10,000 SF lot.

Interior Features

The main house features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living, dining, and family rooms. You are greeted by a newly landscaped front yard with fig and orange trees.  A traditional covered porch with signature craftsman pillars and a beautiful glass door make the entry inviting. The living and dining rooms feature striking picture windows and impressive stained-glass inserts. Another great attribute are the beautiful oak and fir floors that adorn the home.

The upgraded kitchen is highlighted by custom hand-crafted cabinetry, Carrara marble subway tile backsplash and white quartz countertops. Recessed lighting and unique pendant lights keep the kitchen bright. Whirlpool Diamond Elite appliances are installed including a dual oven range. There are also plenty of places to grab a meal with a breakfast bar and eating nook at the bay window and built-in bench with storage and are all part of this fantastic kitchen.

The newly renovated bathroom features a vintage claw-foot tub, art deco hexagon tiled floor, and a tasteful vanity with bronze fixtures. The family room features vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting, three skylights, dual ceiling fans. It is highlighted by a 10-foot custom sliding glass doors to the backyard.

The primary or master suite boasts vaulted ceilings, skylights, and a 10-foot French doors to the backyard. There is a plenty of room for your clothing in this floor to ceiling three-door closet with custom built in closet system. Its’ large bathroom has dual sinks, custom hand-crafted cabinetry, and a large walk in shower with bench, dual shower heads, and skylight.

Other notable features include a bonus office/laundry room with built in cabinets and desk. There is also a custom hand-crafted wet bar in the hallway near the living and dining rooms, a partial basement, attic space with extra storage and a whole house fan.

Exterior Features

Finally, the extensive backyard is an oasis as you step out on to the redwood deck surrounding an impressive redwood tree. Additionally there is  a concrete and brick patio with an in-ground jacuzzi and a spacious grass area. A variety of beautiful botanical selections adorning the yard. The most coveted space in the backyard is the redwood grotto (shown below) and the darling studio cottage with half bath and private outdoor shower. This backyard is truly outdoor living at its finest. You may never want to leave.

Listed at $1,999,000

For more info on this home: http://www.948emorystreet.com

About the Neighborhood

This home nestled in heart of College Park named after prestigious Bellarmine College Preparatory and is a darling community in the Greater Rose Garden. The Rose Garden Neighborhood is home to the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden; the Rosecrucian Museum; Historic Hoover Theater; The Alameda where you will find quaint bakeries, coffee shops, dining, fitness studios, shops and galleries.

The neighborhood schools, Trace Elementary, Hoover Middle and Lincoln High schools all feature the largest two bilingual programs in the county. The program starts in kindergarten and continues through senior year. They are also visual and performing arts magnet schools with award winning dance, music and drama programs.

The neighborhood is also home to the Rose White and Blue Parade which happens annually on Independence Day. The College Park neighborhood association is a vibrant community with porch parties, holiday gatherings, and an annual Oktoberfest.

The neighborhood is just a short distance from Avaya Stadium, home of the San Jose Earthquakes, SAP Center, home of the San Jose Sharks, downtown San Jose, highways 17, 280 and 87, and Diridon Station where you can easily navigate the area with Caltrain and Light Rail.