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The Capri - Brochure circa 1957Clean as can be this retro-chic home is being sold by its original owner of 51 years. The Los Altos foothills location boasts the utmost in practical comfort and livability - with a single-story, central hall floor plan that was ahead of its time. You will not believe the impeccable care the owners have kept of this wonderful gem. While many of the homes original features glisten with well-kept pride, the home has been updated for modern comforts including, new hardwood floors, new paint. 

The inspections were incredibly clean for an original house of this age.  Large picture windows in the living room open to the rear garden.  The furnace was replaced and A/C added in 1993.  The water heater is new in 2009.  Close to Rancho San Antonio preserve, Starbucks, Pete’s, Trader Joe’s, epic cycling routes, and easy commute access. Beautifully landscaped front and back yards. Award-winning Cupertino Schools

 

According to the County Records, the specifications for the home are:

Square Feet: 1,716

Lot Size: 10,200SF

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Year Built: 1957

 

The bedrooms: The 3 bedrooms all have refinished oak hardwood floors and are larger than a typical bedrooms you might find.  The master bedroom is situated in the back right of the home, which I am told is the perfect Feng Shui for the power position of the home. 

 

The bathrooms: Each of the bathrooms have a full bath with shower over the original pink tubs.  Matching pink sinks and toilets round out the retro-chic nature of these rooms.

 

Kitchen/Family Room: The family room/kitchen was ahead of its time in terms of its open design.  Cook on what was state-of-the-art original Westinghouse appliances – all pink.  The refrigerator is from Sears and is pink on the outside and blue on the inside with all the original accessories included.  Wood cabinets and a pleasant gray counter complement the appliances.   A wood burning fireplace with gas insert sits in the family room to add to the ambience.  It has a comfortable hearth to sit on. 

 

Living Room/Dining Room:  The sellers, who are the original owners, ordered the living room ‘extra large’ Even with the dining room section and large fire place mantle, there is plenty of room for entertaining large crowds. 

 

Offered at: $1,198,000

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