Property Description:

Above El Carmen de Guadalupe (high in the hills 20 minutes to the east of San Jose) - This is a true showplace of a house, with a truly spectacular view of the entire Central Valley (San Jose) and even to the Pacific Ocean on a clear day! It is located in a peaceful, lovely mountain/dairy setting, within a 50-acre gated (not guarded) community with just a handful of residents, all with large lots of three acres or more.

The Chalet-style, three-level, 4,260-ft2 (396-m2), home is absolutely gorgeous, having been custom designed and built by the owners, using top-quality furnishings and finishings, lots of stonework, excellent hardwoods, lots of built-ins, high ceilings, lots of unique features, etc. The main part of the house has four bedrooms (or three bedrooms plus office). The master bedroom has its own bath (with tub and shower), walk-in closet and small balcony. The master bedroom faces the mountain, whereas the other large upstairs bedroom has an amazing, expansive view of the valley below. The large living/dining area also has the view. That area also has a lovely stone fireplace (with cedar trim) and opens to a great balcony that also has the view. The living/dining area has built-in bookcases, nice lighting, almond wood floors, etc.

The kitchen is a work of art, with a large island (with bar seating on one side), a mix of ceramic tile and exotic carey wood, Bosch dishwasher, Kohler sink, Moen faucets, etc., and has a window with a view toward the valley. To one side of the kitchen is a nice sitting/dining area with more windows. That area also opens to the balcony. One that main floor are two bedrooms (or bedroom and office) that share a bath, as well as a laundry area.

Downstairs is a completely separate guest/rental apartment with kitchenette and bath, opening to its own ground-level terrace. It's a very nice unit that is currently being rented out. On a mid-level is a huge two-car garage with lots of additional work space, as well as another laundry area (or could be a maid's room). There is also an additional small room that could be an extra bedroom (maid's room) or just work area/studio.

The home is extremely well done, with custom oversized windows (with nice woodwork and designs), high ceilings, specially imported sealant for the concrete foundation (that keeps out moisture, keeping the inside dry and warm), shingle roof, etc. You really need to see it to appreciate all the detail.

The house is situated on its own 3.7 acres (1.5 hectares) of land within the 50-acre community. The is terraced, with plenty of flat space, with a wide variety of flowers and trees, sloping down to a stream on one side. There is also a fenced area where the owners keep some exotic chickens. Adjacent to that area is a outbuilding that is divided into a chicken house and a storage area (although the structure could easily be modified as a worker's house, etc.

This is one of the prettiest, most comfortable homes I've seen in a long time, with a view that is hard to beat. And is extremely peaceful and quiet, with a country feel, yet it is just 15 - 20 minutes to the San Pedro Mall, the Marian Baker School, etc.

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Arriba de El Carmen de Guadalupe (en las colinas 20 minutos al Este de San José) - Fantástica casa de tres niveles con vistas espectaculares de 396 m2 de construcción , en un condominio seguro, ecológico, rodeado de amplias zonas verdes.

Casa estilo chalet construido bajo las más altas normas de calidad y estilo contemporáneo. Tiene cuatro habitaciones, tres baños, sala con chimenea y vista increíble, cocina gourmet. Cuarto principal con baño de ducha y jacuzzi, walk-in closet y balcón. Cuenta con un encantador e independiente apartamento o área para los huéspedes con cocina, baño y terraza.

Tiene un área de 1.5 hectáreas con terrazas, no es terreno quebrado. Hay un pequeño arroyo limpio, muchas flores y vegetación. La vista hacia el valle central es insuperable. Es una joya.