Luxury Los Gatos Estate, 2 homes on 30 acres, 5 pastures, MD Barnmaster Barn

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One-of-a-kind luxury estate, set on almost 30 acres with 5 sunny pastures, redwood forest, and distant Monterey bay views!

From the gated entry, a long private driveway circles around a heritage magnolia tree, in front of the impressive Colonial-style main house. The interior comprises approximately 7500 sq ft of finished living space, the layout and finishes are traditional and timeless. Formal living and dining rooms flank the grand entry hall. The gourmet kitchen with island and informal dining is open to the spacious family room, with walls of windows and French doors opening to the wrap around porch. The cozy billiards room or library features built-in shelving and cabinetry, and a coffered ceiling.

The sumptuous primary suite is situated in the East wing, through the wine tasting room and custom wrought iron gates. The beautiful bright bedroom features soaring ceilings and a fireplace, stairs up to an open loft area ideal for office/study or workout equipment. From the French doors, step out to the secluded hot tub. The luxurious primary bathroom offers two vanities, a soaking tub under the window, and large stall shower. Dressing room/walk-in closet with custom-designed organization and a stacked washer and dryer for your convenience.

From the main staircase, the second floor offers 3 bedrooms, each with ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet, and sliders to balconies with views over forest and mountains to the ocean beyond. The open loft seating area offers a quiet space to read and reflect. On the third floor, a recreation room with vaulted ceilings, and access to the large unfinished walk-in attic...originally planned as a media room or home theater with half bathroom (the plumbing is in place).

The west wing of the home comprises a generously sized laundry room that could easily convert to a second kitchen, mud room/storage and staircase to the fifth bedroom suite with vaulted ceilings and wet bar, over the attached 3 car garage. The separation from the rest of the main house makes this space ideal for au-pair or in-law quarters.

The detached guest house is a legal ADU with its own address, comprising approximately 1850 sq ft including 2 bedrooms and 2 baths on the ground floor, a beautiful permitted sunroom and 2nd story attic conversion with 3rd bedroom and half bath. The 2 homes offer a total of 8 bedrooms, 7 full bathrooms & 2 half baths.

What truly sets this estate apart is the development of the acreage, from the exceptional curb appeal to the outdoor living spaces and activities.... for entertaining, relaxation, or retreat. The professionally landscaped backyard features a covered porch, sunny patio with stone woodburning fireplace, outdoor kitchen with bar seating, and a European-style natural swimming hole/plunge pool, or koi pond, with waterfall, beach entry, and deck. In the front, a bocce court was installed in the fenced orchard with mature fruit trees, and raised garden beds arranged around a shaded patio with pergola. By the guest house, a floodlit all-weather sports court and fibreglass dome observatory (telescope included).

The immaculate 36x60 MD Barnmaster 'horse barn' currently houses the owners car collection, and includes a car lift. Horse stall partitions (never used for horses) were removed and stored.  Space for 7 or 8 stalls plus tackroom, feedroom with half bath and kitchenette, optional wash bay. The barn doors have been modified and increased in height to accommodate storage for a large RV. Outside, RV parking with a dump station connected into the septic. There are a total of 5 pastures, predominantly flat or gently sloped, fenced for horses or dogs, and with an abundance of level space to accommodate a riding arena or round pen. Zoning is TPZ (timber production) and the back 20 acres is sloped and forested, with redwood groves, and private trail for hiking, riding, mountain biking or ATV. Your own slice of nature to escape and explore.

The property is served by an excellent private well, as well as a spring source for landscaping irrigation. There is 20,000 gallons of storage with a dedicated tank for fire protection. The roof systems on both homes were recently replaced, and the newly installed 22.57kW 'on grid' solar system generates more than enough power for the entire property. In the event of a power outage, each home has an automatic whole home generator. The main home is connected to Fronter fiber optic for high-speed internet.

This breathtakingly beautiful private estate offers excellent potential for equestrian use, organic/hobby farm, winery, or sanctuary. Conveniently located in the Summit area near the Loma Prieta/CT English schools, wineries and local store, and only 1.5 miles from Highway 17. Less than 15 minutes from downtown Los Gatos and Los Gatos High School, easy access to Scotts Valley amenities, Santa Cruz and the coast!