15985 Shannon Road , Los Gatos, California (MLS ML81964577)

Exquisite Estate in Los Gatos!

15985 Shannon Road , Los Gatos, CA

  • CA$7,378,422
  • 5 BEDS
  • 4+1 BATHS
  • 0.49 ac Land
  • CA$7,378,422

Exquisite Estate in Los Gatos!

15985 Shannon Road , Los Gatos, CA

  • CA$7,378,422
  • 5 BEDS
  • 4+1 BATHS
  • 0.49 ac Land
  • CA$7,378,422

Key Facts

  • MLS® #: ML81964577
  • Property ID: SIRC1836096
  • Original Price: USD 5,848,000
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Detached
  • Style: Chateau
  • Lot Size: 0.49 ac
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 4+1
  • Parking Spaces: 2

Property Description

European inspired, this custom estate embodies refined living at its best! Constructed by the renowned Zicovich Builders just 15 years ago, the architectural elements radiate attention to detail at every turn. The exceptional location, premium finishes, and luxurious features offer a perfect blend of sophistication and convenience.

Located near charming downtown Los Gatos, celebrated for its upscale boutiques and diverse dining scene, this property strikes an ideal balance between urban accessibility and quiet tranquility.

The architecture exudes a timeless elegance, entwining classic and contemporary features to create an inviting ambiance. The impressive exterior with natural stone façade showcases superior craftsmanship, while the expansive interior is warm and inviting, emphasizing both functionality and aesthetic appeal.

Step through the exquisite Cantera iron front door and embrace the volume ceilings, handsome picture windows and expansive living spaces. Walnut-finished engineered hardwood floors flow seamlessly through the main living area.

Adorned with elegant, specialty finished glazed cabinets, the spacious living room is anchored by an authentic Louis XIV French mantel. The expansive bay window and a set of French doors offer views of the lush rear grounds and beyond. The formal dining room provides versatility with two sets of French doors for intimate meals or open for more casual gatherings.

At the heart of the home, a haven awaits culinary enthusiasts—the chef’s kitchen boasts premium appliances, expansive granite countertops, and custom cabinetry. Embark on a unique culinary journey with the British AGA range cooker; with six ovens, providing an exceptional cooking experience. Modern comforts include a pull-out spice rack, convenient pot filler faucet, charming hammered copper farmhouse sink, and a functional butcher block island, complete with its own sink. A warm and inviting rotunda breakfast nook is the ideal setting to enjoy a fresh cup of coffee.

The lower level is an entertainer’s dream! Travertine slab steps with stone accent walls open to a large dining/entertaining area. The lower level bar enjoys a soapstone countertop, a sink and dishwasher. A naturally temperature-controlled wine cellar offers the perfect storage solution. The spacious bonus room can serve as a theater or work out room. The distinguished home office is outfitted with a handsome gas fireplace and cast concrete mantel and granite hearth.

A cast limestone banister and travertine slab stairs lead to the four upstairs bedrooms, including the primary suite. Two bedrooms share a jack and jill bathroom, and inside the upstairs turret is a flexible space that could be a 5th bedroom. The primary suite is a luxurious retreat. A daybed occupies the private outdoor balcony. Enjoy two spacious walk-in closets and a spectacular primary bath. Dual vanities have ample storage and the large shower boasts a waterfall shower head, two additional sprays and a separate steam shower section.

The expansive grounds present an oasis of relaxation and recreation. Multiple patio areas provide space for lounging, quaint outdoor dining or grand entertaining. Nature abounds as the seasonal Shannon Creek gracefully flows through the grounds. An all-organic garden in a 25x30 covered enclosure, along with a small orchard of fruit trees (lemon, avocado, pomegranate, apples, to name a few), will thrill gardening enthusiasts - a true farm-to-table experience! A garden shed, affectionately known as the casita, transforms into a bar for parties. From intimate gatherings to larger soirees, a beautiful backdrop awaits!

Experience the height of sophisticated living within this private paradise. A refined design, premier location, and comprehensive array of amenities distinguishes this estate as a stand-out property in the sought-after community of Los Gatos.

Amenities

  • 3+ Fireplaces
  • Billiards Room
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Gardens
  • Media Room/Theater
  • Patio
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Wet Bar
  • Wine Cellar/Grotto

Listing Agents

  • Amy McCafferty

    C. 4083873227

    O. 4083873227

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Location

15985 Shannon Road , Los Gatos, California, 95032 United States

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Area Description

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, dropped 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.

Marketed By

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
663 Blossom Hill Road Suite 200
Los Gatos, California, 95032
United States

4083582800

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