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    North Santa Cruz
    15890 Viewfield Road
    Monte Sereno, California, 95030
    United States
    15890 Viewfield Road Monte Sereno, California, 95030 United States
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    15890 Viewfield Road
    Monte Sereno, California, 95030 United States

    Amy McCafferty
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    Property details

    • Property type

      Single Family Homes

    • Status

      Available

    • Year Built

      2017

    Stunning Mediterranean Estate in Monte Sereno!

    This gorgeous Mediterranean estate, embodying a lifestyle of sophistication & comfort, is poised gracefully between the tranquil backdrop of the rolling foothills in Monte Sereno & the pulse of urban convenience as charming downtown Los Gatos is just a quick stroll away.
    Main Residence: 5 BR, 5.5 BA ±5,240 SqFt / Guest House: 1 BR, 1 BA ±1,650 SqFt


    Design inspiration resonates from the many indulgent locations of Europe. This sanctuary is for those who appreciate casual sophistication, space, & privacy.

    A testament to refined living, both interior and exterior areas are thoughtfully designed with a perfect balance of comfort & style. With scale for grand entertaining or intimate gatherings, each space is as inviting as the next. The exceptional location, premium finishes, & luxurious features will captivate the most discerning palate.

    The 2-story main residence boasts ±5,240 sqft of spacious living with refined detailing throughout. The guest house & wine cellar with tasting room are a beautiful extension of the fine craftsmanship, providing an additional ±1,650 sqft. The resort-inspired, ±1.4 acre grounds provide a true retreat for relaxation or entertaining in grand style.

    Iron gates open to a large motor court framed by sculptural olive trees & lush landscaping surrounding the beautiful stone front facade. Arched openings adorned with brick accents complement the expansive outdoor loggias.

    Step through the exquisite front door & embrace the volume ceilings & expansive living spaces. Travertine floors & handscraped engineered hardwood flooring flow seamlessly through the main living areas as sunlight gracefully filters through large picture windows.

    Enhance your culinary experience & inspire your inner chef! State of the art appliances are formatted for ease of meal preparation. A large center island anchors the space with ample area to accommodate multiple cooks. The spacious breakfast nook accesses the front loggia. Just beyond, the family room enjoys a handsome cast stone gas fireplace. The generous living & dining rooms offer spectacular views with large picture windows and French doors.

    Blending productivity with elegance, the main floor executive office has custom, built-in furniture-grade cabinetry & views of the rear grounds. A main floor bedroom suite has a private entrance.

    Upstairs, find 3 en-suite bedrooms & the luxurious primary suite. The double door entry of the primary suite opens to large windows framing the picturesque view of the rear grounds. Enjoy the generous walk-in closet & dressing area with extensive organizers. The spa-inspired bath has a large vanity plus a makeup vanity with ample storage.

    Your outdoor haven is a private paradise. Stroll through the lush landscaped paths and gardens, lounge and relax, dine al fresco, or swim in the sparkling pool. Manicured hedges & variegated foliage frame the limestone terraced patios with a bocce ball court, pool, & covered solana with outdoor kitchen.

    The covered solana with outdoor kitchen sets the stage. After a refreshing dip, catch the latest sports games or warm up next to the fireplace. Prepare a perfect meal using the fully equipped outdoor kitchen & enjoy dining al fresco. This backyard oasis seamlessly combines modern comfort with outdoor bliss.

    The guest house compliments the main residence’s architecture & design. The open concept living space showcases a full kitchen, generous living area, & separate laundry. All areas are connected by exquisite limestone & travertine flooring. One bedroom & full bathroom provide a private space for visiting guests. The lower level offers a flexible room, currently used as an expansive gym but easily reconfigured, adding a partition wall for a one-car garage.

    Descend a private flight of stairs to the enchanting wine cellar & tasting room. A distinguished wrought iron

    About The Area

    Though it’s one of the wealthiest cities in Santa Clara County – and in the U.S. – you don’t hear as much about Monte Sereno as you do about other affluent Bay Area towns. Some assume it’s either part of Los Gatos or part of Saratoga; it’s not. Monte Sereno is bordered by those cities, but it’s a distinctly separate place.To begin with, Monte Sereno has no commercial buildings within its borders. That means no downtown, no shopping centers, no restaurants. This may sound like a challenge, but you’ll find no complaining among residents. Their retail and dining needs are more than met by options in neighboring Los Gatos and Saratoga, and the upside – a quiet, all-residential community almost exclusively made up of single-family homes on large lots – is exactly what they signed up for when they chose to make their homes in Monte Sereno.Part of what draws people to Monte Sereno is its bucolic setting. Like Los Gatos and Saratoga, it’s nestled into the western foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, removed from the hustle of Silicon Valley but still only 15 minutes from Apple, 20 minutes from Yahoo and 25 minutes from Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park. That distance is exactly right for executives looking to escape the pressure of the work week. A few miles away lies utopia: beautiful trees, luxurious homes, friendly neighbors, and quiet, winding streets.As you might imagine, all of this paradise does not come cheaply; Monte Sereno is where you will find some of the Bay Area’s priciest residential real estate with property values in line with Atherton, Woodside, Hillsborough and its closest neighbors, Los Gatos and Saratoga.Monte Sereno is defined almost as much by what you won’t see as by what you will. What you won’t see are parking lots and shopping malls or identical houses crowded next to each other on treeless subdivision streets. In fact, if you drive up and down Monte Sereno’s narrow streets – many of which end in cul-de-sacs – you won’t see very many homes at all. Most of them are hidden behind the trees.One home you definitely won’t see is the modest ranch home once owned by Beat Generation icon Neal Cassady. Though known for his wanderings, Cassady lived a fairly conventional life on Bancroft Avenue in Monte Sereno during the 1950s, raising his children there in a home that was razed in 1997. In its place now is a much larger, two-story home more consistent with modern Monte Sereno but somewhat lacking in legend.Years ago, Monte Sereno, like Los Gatos, was popular with artistic types. Cassady and John Steinbeck were the most famous of countless writers, painters, dancers and general bohemians who came to the wooded Santa Cruz mountain foothills for inspiration – and cheap rent – before and after World War II. In 1936, Steinbeck built himself a small cabin in what was then Los Gatos but is now Monte Sereno. There he wrote “The Grapes of Wrath” and “Of Mice and Men” before moving out in 1938.Nineteen years later, in 1957, Monte Sereno incorporated as an attempt to stave off what locals felt were efforts to change the town’s rural atmosphere. Incorporation helped, but today’s Monte Sereno, while still ruled by narrow roads and big trees, is no longer a refuge for the unorthodox and artistic. Instead, it’s a haven of serenity for those who’ve made it to the top of the mountain and are hoping it includes a little peace and quiet.

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    Amenities & Lot Features

    • Listing Details
      • Property ID
        KWSD9B
      • MLS#
        ML81951820
      • Property type
        Single Family Homes
      • Marketed By
        Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
      • Status
        Available
      • Listing Price
        $10,500,000
      • County
        Santa Clara County
      • School District
        Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union
    • Utilities & Building
      • Year Built
        2017
      • Style
        Spanish/Mediterranean
      • Lot Size Unit
        Acre(s)
      • Lot Size
        1.4
      • Parking
        Garage, garage 4 cars
    • Features
      • Amenities
        Balcony, Granite Countertops, Guest House, Pool, Spa / Hot Tub, Walk-in Closet, Casita, Gardens, Hardwood Flooring, Outdoor Kitchen, Terrace / Outdoor Space, Wine Cellar / Grotto, Washer Included, Dryer Included, Outdoor Pool, 3 Fireplaces, Vaulted Ceilings, Wet Bar, 1 Fireplace, Cathedral Ceilings, Stone Flooring
      • Fireplace Type
        Stone, Gas
      • Full Bathrooms
        6
      • Partial Bathrooms
        1
      • Bedrooms
        6