Grand Los Gatos Estate Rich with Character
The highlight of MLS tour this morning was the distinctive English Cotswold-style Manor House on Wild Way in Los Gatos. The home was constructed in 1928 and was previously owned by the noted San Jose attorney John Boccardo before it was purchased a couple of years ago and completely renovated.…
Saratoga Estates Tour
Every spring Alain Pinel Realtors organizes its Estates Tour on a Thursday evening from 4:00 – 8:00 PM, featuring homes in Saratoga, Monte Sereno and Los Gatos priced above $3 million. This is a fun time and most of the homes on tour have something yummy to munch on. I…
Saratoga Historical Foundation
A new exhibit at the Saratoga History Museum opens February 6 and runs through March 1 highlighting the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The exhibit features memorabilia such as Korean War vintage flight and g-flight suits, Vietnam POW bracelets and more. Saratogans who fought in these wars are also honored.The Museum is…
Saratoga’s Hayfield House
 In 1919, architect Julia Morgan designed a country house on 17 acres of hayfields off La Paloma Avenue in Saratoga, CA for Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Goodrich.  Hayfield house, now accessed off Douglas Lane is a California interpretation of an English country house with front and rear porches, giving easy access to…
Want to Buy Saratoga White House for $1?
Don”t get excited when you see this Saratoga landmark, which was previously offered for $7.5 million is now “offered” for only $1 . The owner wanted to relist with a range range or “decline to state”, but MLS rules would not allow that, so in an effort to generate offers,…
Highest 2008 YTD Sale in “Saratoga Market Area”
Last week the $6,250,000 sale of Austin Way, listed by Baniani & Bonetti, became the highest priced MLS listed home to close escrow in 2008 YTD in Saratoga market (area 17). For more information on this spectacular Monte Sereno home click >here.…
