Archive for April, 2011

Just Listed: 72 Acres of Paradise

Monday, April 25th, 2011

Rear of Home and Spectacular View

Ok, I admit it—I’m a city girl. I love the outdoors. It’s just after a day hiking all I want is a really hot shower and a comfy bed when it’s all said and done. Well, this city girl was ready to trade her heels in for cowboy boots this past week. I do own a pair of cowboy boots, made of the softest Italian leather by Donald Pliner. Do they count?

This property is nestled south of Coyote Reservoir. My favorite thing about this house is the unobstructed views of Henry Coe State Park. The view out the kitchen window of the rolling green meadow and oak trees is beautiful.

The living and dining room share a two-sided rock fireplace.

The 72 acres is on a hillside with a lot of flat usable space. There is an outdoor seating area located at the top of the landscaped backyard to enjoy morning coffee, the paper and the view. Check out the rest of the tour here.

Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2 1/2
Asking: $1,850,000

Low Key Wedding—Are You Ready?

Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

So, have you been bit yet? You know by the Royal Wedding Bug? My friends are dropping like flies. Facebook profile pics have been changed, apps have been downloaded and alarm clocks have been set. I have to admit when Diana Spencer married Prince Charles, I was all over that. We didn’t have the internet and my parents didn’t even have cable. Do you know how hard it was to get my information?

I’ve gotten some photos of the of Buckingham Palace and thought I’d share. The opulence of the rooms is breathtaking—further confirming I had to have been switched at birth.

Using red silk damask, the walls of the State Dining Room make a proper background for the portraits of sovereigns from throughout history.

A portrait of Edward VII’s wife Queen Alexandra hangs in the White Drawing Room, apparently it is the grandest of the state rooms and it has views of the gardens. There is a secret door leading to private rooms to allow for a discreet Royal entrance. I’d like one of those—no more awkward entrances. The main focus of the reception will be the picture gallery, where the wedding cake a traditional multi-tiered fruit cake will be on display surrounded with works by Canaletto, Rembrandt and Rubens.

The lavishly appointed White Drawing Room will be one of the rooms used during the wedding reception. Can you imagine standing in the middle of it all?

The finest crystal chandeliers hang from the ornate ceiling of the Blue Drawing Room. I believe I’m going to start refering to the rooms in my own home this way—”Get that skateboard out of the Gold Living Room”! It works—doesn’t it?

Just Listed: Best Views of Valley

Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

Can you believe the views???  Nestled at the top of Loma Prieta this home has the most wonderful views.  Usually,  up in the Los Gatos hills you find yourself in deep shade most of the day—not here.  You will find plenty of sunshine and to sweeten the deal lots of flat usable land!

You can find the complete virtual tour here.

Ticket Giveaway: Willow Glen Home Tour April 30-May 1

Friday, April 15th, 2011

Don’t you just want to get into this charming English tudor? You can just imagine it’s as lovely on the inside. But hey, why imagine? It is one of five houses, plus a garden, that is being featured in the 2011 Willow Glen Home Tour. And Lookiloos has a pair of tickets — worth $60! — to give away.

Here’s a little advance info about the other homes and garden you will see:

* A remodeled ranch with a wall of windows in the family room leading to a gorgeous pool and yard;

* A southwestern-style bachelor pad with a new kitchen;

* A recently renovated contemporary home filled with a collection of local artwork — and another window wall overlooking a koi pond

* A lovely garden, tended by the homeowner who is a master gardener, features drought resistant plants.  This will also be the setting for a boutique featuring local artist and plants for sale, as well as box lunches.

 

If you’d like to win a pair of tickets , leave comment below otherwise, please go to sjdn.org to buy tickets that benefit the San Jose Day Nursery.  Tickets are $30 each and box lunches are $13.  Tickets may also be purchased on Lincoln Ave. at Willow Glen Home and Garden, Domus or Grace on the Ave. Tickets are also being sold at Able Printing on Meridian at Hamilton Ave.