1117 Allston Way

Super friendly Almaden neighborhood where kids play in the court across the street, friends gather for local BBQ’s and children are educated at the best schools Almaden has to offer. Single level home with 2,167+/-sf of living space. Also included is a 170sf detached office, a covered deck with pergola and ceiling fan, and an 85+/-sf shed, all with electricity. Large yard with numerous fruit trees and room to play.

• Single level 2,167+/- sf home on a spacious 9,867+/- sf lot in desirable Almaden Valley.
• Four bedrooms, two and one-half baths.
• The curb appeal is characterized by the harmonious combination of new lush green sod, a sturdy concrete driveway, an elegant brick walkway and a welcoming covered brick porch.
• The entry is not only practical with its spacious coat closet but also radiates warmth with its parquet wood flooring plus a well-chosen ceiling-mount light fixture. This thoughtful design sets the tone for the rest of the home, creating a welcoming space for both residents and guests.
• The huge living room focal point is a wood-burning fireplace with painted brick surround and hearth, hardwood flooring plus recessed windows that provide natural light and architectural detail. Great views of Mt Umunhum from the Living, dining, and kitchen windows. The view is also nice as the house looks towards a court and side of a house, so no neighboring houses point directly at the house.
• The separate formal dining room has parquet wood flooring, a light fixture plus a bay window with fabulous views of the hills.
• Great room consists of the kitchen, a dine-in area and family room; all with hardwood flooring:
• The kitchen has slab counters, tile backsplash, plenty of maple cabinetry with open shelving at the end plus room for extra seating and recessed lighting. A porcelain sink with pulldown kitchen faucet with sprayer and a soap dispenser look out through the bay window with views of Mt Umunhum and the surrounding hills. Appliances include a GE Profile convection oven, GE microwave, Frigidaire 4-burner electric cook top and a NEW Frigidaire dishwasher.
• Dine-in area is illuminated by a striking chandelier.
• Family room has a cathedral ceiling and a slider that provides access to the backyard.
• Hallway to the sleeping quarters has carpet, a linen closet, a ceiling mount light fixture plus pull-down stairs that provide attic access plus added insulation in the attic and plywood to utilize the attic as storage.
• The spacious primary bedroom suite has been expanded and includes carpet, crown molding, recessed lighting, a bay window plus room for a seating area. There are two closets; one regular size has organizers while the other is a large walk-in also with more organizers.
• Pocket door conceals the en suite; tile flooring, crown molding, recessed lighting, a long vanity with a sink plus a make up station, dual mirrors flanked by sconces, soaking tub with built-in tile seat and tile surround plus a separate shower stall with a corner seat, tile surround and glass enclosure. There is an additional built-in cabinet with glass doors, a Toto Washlet plus a window for natural light.
• Three additional bedrooms; two bedrooms have carpet, a ceiling fan, a closet plus a window for natural light. While one bedroom has hardwood flooring, a ceiling fan, a closet plus a slider that provides access to the backyard.
• Updated guest bath has a vanity, mirror, light fixture, Ove Decors Bidet and a shower over Kohler deep soaking tub with subway tile surround, niche and glass enclosure.
• A sliding frosted glass barndoor conceals the new mudroom, laundry area and half bath. This combination increases efficiency and can streamline the process of reducing mess in the rest of your home. Cubbies provide a place for the family drop zone, a concrete utility sink is available for cleaning plus a full-size washer and dryer. Also has an updated half bath in this area. A stunning light fixture and ship lap adds character while a door provides access to the backyard.
• Amenities include NEW HVAC system , furnace and central air conditioning, Noritz tankless water heater, dual pane windows, updated electrical, additional outlets inside and out, sprinkler system front and back, garage door was updated in 2021, plus hard-wired NEST doorbell and thermostat and security camera plus much more.
• Two-car attached garage with a wall mount automatic opener which mounts on the wall to either side of the garage door in order to free up the vaulted ceiling space for extra storage, light fixtures and more. The furnace has been elevated to be near the ceiling and lays horizontal so there is nothing to obstruct it and significantly reduces the chance of any water damage.
• Fenced for privacy, this backyard is a source of enjoyment and refuge – a place in which to escape when you want to unwind, relax and have fun. There is a large concrete and brick patio with enough room for al fresco dining and even adding an outdoor kitchen. A new 170+/-sqft detached office/studio has electricity, windows and transoms for fresh air and sunlight is currently being used as a home gym. A New Pergola with ceiling fan anchored on a deck creates an outdoor room and brings outdoor living to new heights. Shade trees, foliage around the perimeter, new mulch and new sod transforms the yard into a lavish landscape.
• Two side yards; one side has a concrete slab with a gate that opens to the front while the other side yard includes a 6X14 garden shed on concrete slab, with electricity, gutters/roof, window and, door with window. Plenty of fruit trees consisting of fig, blackberry, Meyer lemon, Persian Bearss lime, plum, raspberry, blueberry, guava, apricot, grape plus more. A gate provides access to the front.
• Close to Almaden Quicksilver County Park, schools, parks, hiking trails, restaurants, shops plus much more.
• San Jose Unified School District: Williams Elementary School, Bret Harte Middle School and Leland High School.