5952 Dry Oak Drive

Approximately $260k in upgrades put into this totally upgraded fabulous home in the Villas of Almaden! Spectacular views combine with a bucolic setting take your mind many miles away from the hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley. Surrounded by lush landscaping, this very spacious and bright home offers serenity and security in a beautiful park-like setting. Relax and enjoy nature from one of the decks that surround the property. Meticulously maintained. Soaring ceilings. Large gourmet kitchen with numerous designer upgrades. Large master bedroom with private balcony and upgraded en suite. Windows that open out to awe inspiring views. Two car attached garage. Interior laundry. The upscale, gated community with clubhouse, pools, spa, tennis, pool tables, etc is very popular with busy executives and retirees

• Two-level 2,454+/- townhome in the desirable private, gated community of the Villas of Almaden.
• Two bedrooms plus a den, three baths. Den could be used as a downstairs bedroom.
• Metal gate clad in wood opens to a Trex deck leading to the front of the home.
• Lead and stained glass front door has two sidelights with interior automatic Hunter-Douglas blinds. Enter the foyer and immediately notice the exotic Santos Mahogany Hardwood flooring illuminated by a ceiling mount light fixture.
• Step down to the living room which has been freshly painted. The focal point is the stunning fireplace with black marble tile surround plus two accent lights above to focus on that favorite piece of art. A window with a large transom provides natural light.
• Den/TV Room has crown molding, a ceiling fan plus windows for natural light. Can be turned back into a bedroom if needed.
• Separate formal dining room with crown molding, a stunning LED chandelier plus a slider for access to the outside deck.
• Kitchen has granite slab counters, beautiful glass subway tile backsplash, recessed lights and a Culligan reverse osmosis water filtration system. Diamond semi-custom soft-close cabinetry with hand forged copper handles have a mix of drawers.  These include deep drawers with wood pegboard system dividers, two-tiered cutlery drawer and a two-tiered drawer organizer to fit more items and a narrow, pull out spice storage on both sides of oven.  A pull-out pantry can be used for oils, vinegars and commonly used condiments. A toe-kick drawer uses every last inch of space and creates custom storage for flat items such as baking sheets.
• Cherry wood Island has granite slab counter with waterfall edging and a drawer with a clever design of a divider which features diagonal slots so that you can fit extra-long cooking utensils along with shorter or odd shaped utensils.
• Appliances include a JennAir stainless French door refrigerator, KitchenAid microwave and convection oven and a KitchenAid convection oven and 5-burner gas cook top with KitchenAid vent hood. The KitchenAid dishwasher with panel and multiple options that fits seamlessly with the rest of the cabinetry
• Dine in area has a striking drum pendant light fixture, bay window with fabulous views and a slider for access to deck.
• Laundry room has custom built-in cabinetry with counter for folding and includes full sized Whirlpool stacked washer and dryer.
• Full guest bath has crown molding, antique dresser vanity with vessel sink, beveled glass mirror flanked by two sconces and a grass clothe wall and ceiling covering. Separate shower stall with beautiful Pratt and Larson hand-made custom tile, non-slip tile floor and frameless glass door.
• Ascend the stairs illuminated by a chandelier and a skylight to the sleeping quarters. Hidden storage under the stairs.
• Landing area has an open railing which overlooks the living room plus a linen closet.
• Primary bedroom suite is an oasis! Beautiful exotic Santos Mahogany Hardwood flooring, vaulted ceiling, tropical leaf-blade style ceiling fan, a fireplace with black marble tile surround and hearth plus two accent lights and plenty of windows with transoms provide natural light.   Cozy sitting area has a slider which opens to a private balcony.  Walk-in closet has carpet, California Closet organizers, recessed lights and cedar-lined walls.
• En suite has a custom soft-close counter-height vanity with high-end Toto dual sinks, Pratt and Larson tile, pull-out drawers and an oversized frameless wall mirror with crystal sconces mounted on top of the mirror face itself. Bay window provides fabulous views as you relax in the Jason deep soaking tub with more of the Pratt and Larson tiles and built-in shelving for towels and essentials. There is also a separate shower stall with rain, hand-held and wand facuets plus a frameless glass enclosure.  Water closet with same Pratt and Larson tile running across the floor, up the wall and around the window illuminated by a distinctive light fixture.
• Secondary guest suite has Karastan carpeting, crown molding, a ceiling fan, a round top window and a regular window plus a large cedar lined closet with California Closet organizers.
• Guest bath has a custom wood vanity with pull-out drawers, crown molding plus a shower over deep tub with striking raised pattern tile surround and frameless glass enclosure. Tile flooring with same tile baseboard, very versatile in a wet environment,
• Amenities include central air conditioning, NEW central vacuum, dual pane windows, Nest thermostat, newer extra-large water heater, water softener, Lutron switches, Pratt and Larson tile, Toto toilets, beautiful doorknobs plus much more!
• Two-car garage with automatic opener, cabinets for storage and an overhead ceiling rack over the garage door. Pull-down stairs provide access to more storage
• Back deck has stunning views and privacy plus room for a barbeque for dining alfresco.
• HOA $760/month includes 2 community pools, 2 tennis courts, clubhouse, racquetball court, roof plus much more.
• Close to parks, trails, restaurants, shops, schools plus much more!
• San Jose Unified School District: Los Alamitos Elementary School, Castillero Middle School and Pioneer High School.