This spectacular home was one of four homes featured in the prestigious 2014 Rose Garden Homes tour.  Photos and the description below cannot fully capture the home's charm and character.  It must be seen in person to be fully appreciated.

You will discover this striking Spanish Mission style residence on the best street at the heart of the Rose Garden neighborhood. The area derives its name from the nearby Municipal Rose Garden, a San Jose historical landmark. 

Positioned beautifully on a well-manicured lawn, the home boasts many design elements both outside and in. It was renovated in 2012 (from the studs up) by Rich Rose Construction. Built to stand the test of time, it conveys ageless Mediterranean beauty.  While featuring craftsmanship of a bygone age, it also incorporates every modern convenience. 

Every room in this 3,482 square foot home is in pristine condition. 

The Rose Garden is the rarest of neighborhoods. It is an exclusive neighborhood, its quiet streets brimming with charm. But unlike most exclusive pockets in the region, it also boasts ready access to all parts of the Bay Area and beyond. From this home, you are five minutes away from N or S 280, N or S 101, 880 towards the East Bay or 17 towards Los Gatos and Santa Cruz.  For Caltrain, both San Jose Diridon and the Santa Clara station are less than 10 minutes away. So too with San Jose Airport. Valley Fair and Santana Row shopping centers are just a five minute drive away. Downtown San Jose (SAP Center, San Jose Performing Arts Center, etc.) is just 10 minutes away. From this home, access  to your destination of choice is fast, simple and hassle free.

Walk through of the home:

Front entry features soaring two-story ceilings, multiple clerestory windows to let in the natural light, decorative pendant light, and a ceiling lined with crafted, hand painted beams

Formal living room presents random plank oak hardwood floors, built-in sound speakers, gas log fireplace with custom mantle flanked by windows as well as custom iron sconces with decorative shades, decorative wood mantle as well as hidden under-stair storage, perfect for your long term storage needs

Spacious dining room with seating for at least 8 or more, has random plank oak hardwood floors, decorative chandelier and matching wall sconce lighting, hand finished built-in cabinetry, sound speakers, decorative ceiling moldings and hand painted ceiling, reminiscent of the Santa Clara Mission ceiling

The large kitchen is stunning and functional. It features an informal dining area with oak hardwood floors, custom designed and hand finished cabinetry, under-cabinet lighting, custom pendant lighting, built-in speakers, a long and striking center island including a hammered-copper prep sink (with disposal and polished nickel faucet).  Main kitchen sink features an oversized farm-style undermount sink with both hot and cold filtered water, built-in soap dispenser, Rohl faucet with restaurant-style hand sprayer and decorative tile motif above as well as stylish counters with custom tile backsplash.  Professional grade appliances featuring a paneled Sub Zero fridge and freezer, stainless 6 burner Wolf gas range and oven, custom exhaust fan over the range, stainless Kitchen Aid oven with convection, stainless Sharp slide out microwave, Bosch echo sense dishwasher and Kitchen Aid trash compactor

Informal breakfast/dining area with custom chandelier, built-in seating area and picture windows overlooking the rear covered exterior porch/patio with decorative open beamed ceilings

Open and bright family room has recessed lighting, built-in sound speakers, oak floors, double sets of French arched doors leading to the rear garden, separate door to the rear patio/side yard and built-in bar are with custom upper and lower cabinetry, bar area with counters inlaid with custom tile, dual temperature controlled wine fridge and separate beverage fridge

Conveniently located half bath with oak hardwood flooring, decorative iron pendant lighting, custom wood vanity with mirror above and custom hand painted ceramic sink with aged brass hardware and Toto commode

Main level bedroom one, designed for use as a guest bedroom, is spacious and contains oak flooring, built-in closet organizers and picture windows overlooking the front gardens

Main level hall bathroom Spanish tile flooring, custom wood vanity and matching mirror, gleaming white sink with Rohl fixtures, decorative sconce lighting, custom tile shower with shaving bench, decorative tile feature strip, height adjustable Rohl shower fixture and quarter inch glass shower door with matching fixed glass panel and Toto commode

Main level bedroom number two, designed and utilized as a home office has oak flooring, built-in sound speakers, closet with built-in office shelving/organizers, picture windows overlooking the front gardens and completely functional and pleasant for the current work from home lifestyle

Stairway leading to second level has been exquisitely designed and features oak floors with custom tile risers, custom iron railings, clerestory windows and hand painted beams

Library situated at the second-floor landing with built-in sound speakers, hand painted beams, sitting area, built-in bookshelves, and cabinetry plus adjacent linen storage closet with double doors

Spacious primary bedroom suite has formal entry through double doors, built-in hand painted cabinetry, separate linen storage closet, bedroom with vaulted open beamed ceilings with decorative pendant lighting, sound speakers, peaceful views of the rear gardens, plush wool carpeting, and large walk-in closet with recessed lighting and plenty of hanging space as well as two built-in dressers

Primary bath with tile flooring, vaulted open beamed ceilings, large double vanity with stone slab counters, undermount Kohler sinks with Rohl fixtures, “Bain Ultra” soaking tub with Rohl tub filler and separate hand shower fixture, stunning leaded stained glass window for privacy, separate large stall shower with decorative custom tile as well as Rohl fixtures plus separate commode area with chandelier and Toto toilet

Bedroom number four contains plush wool carpeting, closet area plus a built-in storage/display cabinet as well as 3 windows overlooking the peaceful gardens and mature trees

Upstairs hall bathroom with Spanish tile floors, custom wood vanity and matching mirror, gleaming white sink with Rohl fixtures, shower over tub with beautiful tile containing a decorative design feature, height adjustable shower fixture and Toto commode

Bedroom number five has plush wool carpeting, decorative light fixture, closet with built-in organizers, large picture windows for an abundance of natural light with pleasant views of the surrounding neighborhood

Special Features:

Oversized laundry room with oak flooring, large countertop, perfect for folding clothes. There's an abundance of hand-painted upper and lower cabinetry, including open pantry storage area and Bosch front loading washer and dryer

Central forced air heating and central air conditioning on second level

Tile roof built to last

Rear tiled patio with areas for dining alfresco as well as a separate sitting area directly off the dining room containing beamed ceilings, pendant lighting and built-in stained glass with back lighting, beautiful to view/enjoy in the evening hours

Lush landscaping front and rear with multiple lawn areas, star jasmine lined rear fences, attractive fountain, Japanese maples, mature hedges and plantings as well as separate fenced-in garbage/recycling storage area

Custom low voltage lighting system both front and rear gardens

Double pane windows and doors throughout

Automatic driveway gate for privacy, can easily fit multiple cars in the custom concrete driveway

Bonus room/two car detached garage currently used as play/exercise/pool table and storage room featuring antique wood entry door and wood exterior shutters, open beamed ceilings, wool carpeting, space for second fridge, sitting area and great space for all ages

Walk to the Rose Garden, the local Library, the Rosicrucian Museum, Zanotto’s Market, and stroll through the neighborhood sidewalks

Offered at $2,995,000