THE SUMMIT LEAGUE PROUDLY PRESENTS
HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS 2008
LOS GATOS 1800’S VICTORIAN
This stately Los Gatos Home was built in 1886 and is an example of late nineteenth century bracketed farmhouse architecture. It can also be described as a Victorian in the Italianate Style. The home has quite a history of owners; at one point it was even converted into a boarding house known as the Alpine Lodge. In 1973 the current owners purchased the house and enjoyed filling the rooms with comfortable furnishings, decorative pieces and antiques. The lovely entry is graced by a180 degree turned-walnut balustrade on the central staircase. Once you enter the white picket fence, the visual delights of this home and its beautifully landscaped gardens, offer a real treat.
1908 ARTS & CRAFTS HOME
This home is one of the finest examples of craftsman architecture in Los Gatos. It has remained an architectural gem since being built in the early 1900’s, with its leaded-glass door bookcases, half-timberings in the living room, and generous front porch. The homeowners have lived on the property since 1972. In 1987 the lady of the house used her interior design talents to complete a major remodel which maintained the Craftsman style and has only enhanced the original beauty of the home. The front hedge creates privacy from the street, but upon entering the gate, this jewel of a house and its lovingly-tended gardens are revealed.
A FRENCH CHATEAU
This Saratoga estate was recently built for the owners by their family owned residential building business. Completed in 2006, Trois Fleurs is French Chateau in style. It is a mix of French, modern, and Old Hollywood glamour. The spacious house includes a great room, den, office, craft room, theater/lounge, and an outdoor loggia. Interior designer Marni Leis envisioned the use of Murano glass light fixtures in the dining room, master suite, and children’s bedrooms. One envisions being in a luxury resort when viewing the backyard with its pool, fountain/waterfall, wood-burning pizza oven, bocce ball court, putting green, fire pit, and outdoor kitchen.