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los gatos is the 33rd wealthiest town in the united states but to simply lump it together with all the other affluent bay area suburbs would be doing it a disservice. sure, there’s an auto dealer selling ferraris, lamborghinis, and aston martins, and the price of los gatos real estate can easily bump all the way up to eight figures, but there’s more to this location than dollar signs. los gatos is a town with heart.
los gatos is one of the oldest settlements in santa clara county, established in the 1850s and first named “forbes mill” after the flour mill established by james alexander forbes along los gatos creek in 1853. forbes’ original mill was torn down in 1916, but an adjacent mill building still stands and today is the site of the history museum of los gatos.
by 1887, when the city incorporated, james forbes was long gone, having sold his mill several years earlier. “forbes mill” was also gone, drop ped in favor of “los gatos,” which reflected the area’s origins as part of the “rinconada de los gatos” land grant of 1839.
with its chic downtown shops, world-class restaurants and impressive high-end homes, the los gatos we see today seems at first a far cry from the community of millworkers, then later artists, writers, and musicians it once was, but maybe looks can be deceiving. los gatos is a multi-layered place whose 33,000 residents span the full range of the human spectrum. they live in mansions, but they also live in rustic cottages hidden on hillsides along narrow, winding roads, and in prim victorian homes within walking distance of downtown. they shop at boutiques, yes, but they also have barbecues at vasona park, hike the los gatos creek trail and they’ve been graduating from los gatos high school since 1921.
but if it is true that the character of los gatos has changed, it’s also true that los gatos has been changing practically since the day james forbes laid the cornerstone for his mill. los gatos has been a rowdy mill town whose plentiful saloons attracted loggers from camps in the nearby santa cruz mountains. it’s been a resort town known as “the gem of the foothills.” it was where john steinbeck built a cabin and wrote “the grapes of wrath” in the 1930s (though steinbeck’s place is now officially part of monte sereno), and where writers c.e.s. wood and bard field built “the cats estate” in 1925, playing host to artists and writers like steinbeck, ansel adams and robinson jeffers.
today, los gatos is where silicon valley executives, among others, come because they crave small town living, vibrant pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods, great schools and an active, close-knit community whose evenings and weekends are always full with downtown farmers’ markets, outdoor concerts, hiking, biking and maybe an afternoon picnic in the shade of the redwoods at the town plaza, followed by dinner at a world-class restaurant like manresa or forbes mill steakhouse. or maybe they just want to stroll downtown and window shop on a sunny afternoon. they can do that, too; or they can check out the testarossa winery, located less than a mile from downtown, one of several wineries operating in the hills and mountains in and behind town.
there are many ways to live well in the san francisco bay area. many choose to live in all-residential towns like hillsborough, atherton or monte sereno. others choose rural, equestrian-friendly locales like portola valley and woodside. those who choose los gatos, do so because they value community at least as much as they value seclusion. los gatos may keep changing but one thing will stay the same: it will always be full of life.
Enjoy this beautiful newer constructed Mediterranean home located in downtown Los Gatos Rebuilt from the ground up in 2015, this classic design seamlessly merges with contemporary sophistication. Meticulously landscaped, the handsome front facade welcomes visitors through a grand Alder entry door into a foyer that showcases stunning slate tile adorned with a striking black granite mosaic inlay. The beautiful sphere chandelier gracefully illuminates the space setting a tone of refined luxury.
Adjacent to the entry, a thoughtfully situated office overlooking the front landscape provides both versatility and practicality. The adjacent main floor guest suite features a walk-in closet and sleek full bath.
At the heart of this home is the incredible great room. Natural light streams through the many picture windows and large slider allowing views of the lovely veranda and rear landscape. The warmth of the handsome gas fireplace with stone surround anchors the space. Flowing effortlessly is the large dining area. A welcoming space perfect for small or large affairs. The adjacent kitchen has been designed for a true culinary experience. It boasts elegant quartz countertops, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a Wolf 6-burner gas range with a Vent-A-Hood exhaust, a Wolf microwave, and an EdgeStar wine fridge, all harmoniously integrated. There is a spacious pantry for additional storage. Classic Spanish custom tiles enhance the kitchen’s charm.
The open staircase with wrought iron railing enjoys natural light from the clerestory windows above. Three bedrooms including the primary suite look out to beautiful views of the surrounding foothills. The primary suite has a private juliette balcony, cedar-lined walk-in closet and beautiful bath boasting a deep soaking tub, a spacious stall shower with dual shower heads, including a waterfall feature, and a sleek dual vanity finished in high-gloss Porcelanosa.
Two additional bedrooms offer generous closet space and share a well- appointed hall bath, complete with a heated towel rack, a shower-over-tub combination with dual shower heads, and a dual vanity, all adorned in Porcelanosa’s refined finishes.
The backyard is a tranquil retreat. Safe from weather, the lovely veranda is set on elegant herringbone brick flooring. Two ceiling fans and a built-in heater ensure year-round comfort, making it an ideal space for outdoor enjoyment. An integrated outdoor barbecue, cozy sitting area, and raised vegetable beds invite al fresco dining and gardening, mature fruit trees and lush foliage, including charming rose arches, enhance the serene ambiance.
The long stamped concrete driveway allows for multiple parking spaces and security is provided by an iron electric gate. The oversized detached garage with attached shed provides ample storage.
This exceptional property is in a great location. It’s a quick stroll to downtown Los Gatos and convenient to Vasona and Oak Meadow park, hiking and biking trails and Highways 17/880. Top Los Gatos schools are steps away