http://www.homesofsiliconvalley.comAlain Pinel Listing Promoter(aprsites.com)http://aprsites.com/Uploads/93/53/19353/images/mbarber.jpghttp://www.homesofsiliconvalley.comhttp://www.3375TaperAve.comSat, 11 Jul 2009 15:53:38 GMT The inviting embrace of this 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom home stems from a combination of its wonderful 1,281 sq.ft. floor plan & well-chosen upgrades. This location offers true convenience, with plenty of nearby shops and services, along with the sense of community that comes with living in a well-loved neighborhood. · Appealing front landscaping consists of a nice-sized lawn surrounded by flowering plants and trees · Easy-care, fabricated wood front porch with attractive white wood railing · Raised-panel front door inset with sunburst-design glass opens into a two-tone tile entry hall · Spacious living room boasts a wood-burning fireplace with natural oak mantel, carpeted floor and sliders opening to a grand screened patio · Kitchen features oak cabinetry, tile counters and floor, bay window overlooking the front yard, and pretty oak-framed light with stained glass accents Eagle four-burner gas range with griddle Sharp microwave Whirlpool dishwasher Amana refrigerator/freezer Double sink with garbage disposal Breakfast bar · Dining room has oak flooring, bay window with plant shelf, wood blinds and ceiling fan light fixture · Three bedrooms, two baths Hall bath features gleaming ceramic tile floor and tub/shower surround, natural wood cabinet, cultured marble counter and three-panel, mirrored medicine/storage cabinet Good-sized master bedroom has two closets and ceiling fan light fixture Upgraded master bath has shiny two-inch tile floor, oak cabinetry, cultured marble sink and four-inch tile shower with glass enclosure Two additional bedrooms, one with hardwood floor, the other with carpet; both have attractive wood blinds · Finished two-car garage with laundry hookups, utility sink, long workbench, abundant cabinetry, overhead storage and automatic roll-up door · Fenced backyard features two fruit trees (lemon and apple), nice lawn, and planter border with rose bushes, geraniums, bird of paradise and bottle brush; solar lighting · Front and rear automatic sprinklers · Storage sheds in both sideyards · Central air · Schools: Fammatre, Price, Branham · Lot size 5952 http://www.3079kathleenst.comWed, 27 May 2009 10:59:22 GMThttp://www.15684ApolloHeights.comSat, 25 Apr 2009 14:41:52 GMT15684 Apollo Heights Saratoga Architecturally perfect for its setting, this four-bedroom/three-bath contemporary home enjoys some of the most exceptional views available in Silicon Valley—all the way to San Francisco! Extraordinary for view property, there’s an abundance of level land on this 1.6-acre parcel. · Across the covered slate tile porch is a wide front door inset with diffused glass · Wood-floored entry boasts serene green walls and beautifully contrasting white trim · Walls of glass line the living room, providing views of the entire valley, as well as the rear lawn and pool; open-beam ceiling; carpeted floor · Lovely, recently remodeled kitchen has a sense of streamlined efficiency Granite slab counters with striking metallic tile backsplash Wood floor Abundant cabinetry Upscale appliances: Viking electric cooktop; Sharp microwave; KitchenAid convection oven; Fisher & Paykel two-drawer dishwasher; KitchenAid refrigerator/freezer Stainless steel sink with disposal, above which is an opening to the formal dining room · Dining room has an open-beam ceiling, sliders to deck/view, and two contemporary light fixtures · Master bedroom is situated on the main level; wide sliders and two large, plate-glass windows capture expansive views of the entire valley; open-beam ceiling; carpeted floor; back-to-back closets with doors on both the bedroom and bathroom side · Master bath features an abundance of built-in drawers, a wide mirror over the extensive countertop with vanity area and two sinks, and a shoji screen providing privacy for the toilet and tile shower · Main floor guest bath has honed limestone tile floor, two sinks, broad mirror, skylight, jetted tub/shower with clear glass doors and honed limestone surround · Two doors open into the large office/guest room with two closets and two sets of sliders to deck—for more view appreciation · Across from the kitchen, storage closets (plus pantry) line the hallway to the garage · Spiral staircase with metal railing and carpeted steps leads to the spacious family room on the lower level; extra-wide sliders open to the aggregate patio and pool area · Kitchenette/wet bar with stainless steel sink, Formica counter, upper and lower cabinets · Nice-sized third bedroom is situated on the lower level, with wall-to-wall closets and sliders to patio and lawn · Downstairs bath features honed limestone floor, tile shower, laminate counter and door to exterior · Fourth bedroom, also on the lower level, has a plate glass window framing valley views beyond the nearby ferns, Japanese Aurelia and lawn · Pool and spa; sundeck · Finished, two-car garage with automatic roll-up door, overhead storage, utility closet and additional storage closet; two-car carport; RV storage area · Intriguing outbuilding housing a large telescope · Great corner lot with plenty of level land · Landscaping comprised of a variety of native and well-chosen trees and plants, including redwoods, rosemary, cypress, oleander and camellia · Propane heating · Age: 43 years · Lot size: 69,677 · Saratoga Schools The grand views and traditional contemporary style of this home provide a welcome respite from the bustle of the valley below. In this location, nature speaks more loudly—and we seem to have the time to listen.