![]() The mine operated over a longer period of time (1840s-1940s) and yielded metal of a greater total value than any other metal mine in California. It was named for the famous Almaden quicksilver mines in Spain. The original mine was registered by Castillero in 1845, and is older than any gold mine in the state. Mercury was needed to process silver in Mexican silver mines. Castillero discovered that the red rock used by the local Oholone Indians to paint, was cinnabar, an ore containing mercury. Bay Area and has also been nationally ranked in The Wall Street Journal.New Almaden Quicksilver Mine was discovered in 1845 by Mexican Calvary Officer and mining engineer, Captain Andres Castillero, original grantee of Santa Cruz Island. Therese is consistently among the Top 100 agents in the S.F. There are two eight-zone Wi-Fi irrigation controllers for the landscape, a garden shed and a rainwater runoff system directing rainwater away from the home.Ĭoming soon Price: $3.15 million Where: 1135 Mockingbird Hill Lane, Almaden Valley, San Jose Website: More photos at may schedule appointments directly by contacting the listing agent. These rooms share a full bathroom with a dual-sink vanity and a tub/shower combination.Įnjoy the convenient proximity to Almaden Valley shopping, parks, access to freeways and less than a mile and a half to top-rated schools, including Graystone Elementary, Bret Harte Middle, and Leland High School.Īdditional features include a five-car tandem garage with a workbench and shelves, a laundry room with cabinets and a sink, attic storage space, motion lights, an outdoor security camera, security alarm, reverse osmosis drinking water system, dual HVAC units, Wi-Fi-controlled thermostats, and dual electrical panels. Three more bedrooms include two with walk-in closets. The en suite features two separate vanities, a jetted tub and a glass-enclosed stall shower. The primary bedroom at the end of the hall is a luxurious room with a fireplace, a wet bar with space for a beverage refrigerator, French doors that open onto a private balcony overlooking the gardens and a large walk-in closet. This room has a built-in desk, shelves, cabinetry and a backyard view.Īll four bedrooms are located on the upper level. Sliding glass doors from the casual dining area provide convenient access to the backyard.Ī wall of built-in bookshelves and cabinets anchors the spacious family room that also features a box beam ceiling, a wet bar, and a fireplace with a gas starter flanked by large windows framing the backyard gardens.Ī nearby full bathroom with a shower also has backyard access.Ī spacious bonus room is at the top of the stairs behind a double-door entry. There is also a large walk-in pantry and a built-in workstation. The Sub-Zero refrigerator and Bosch dishwasher have wood-paneled facades to blend in with the cabinets. Stainless appliances include a Thermador six-burner gas cooktop and a KitchenAid microwave and oven wall unit. A teak butcher block island offers additional prep space and storage cabinets in addition to the peninsula island/breakfast bar. The hardwood flooring continues through the butler’s pantry and into the chef’s kitchen, appointed with a tile counter and backsplash and lots of cabinetry with upper leaded glass-faced doors. ![]() Wainscot wraps around the formal dining room that also has a front-facing window, a crystal chandelier suspended from a decorative medallion molding and an oak hardwood floor trimmed with a band of walnut. The formal living room also features a front-facing window and a tray ceiling. The home has also been freshly painted inside and out. Enjoy its beautiful aesthetic or add a pool, spa, bocce ball court, playground, outdoor kitchen and more, and customize it for your unique lifestyle.īehind the leaded-glass double door entry are hardwood floors, plush carpeting, plantation shutters, crown molding, updated brushed nickel hardware, dual-pane windows, Andersen sliding glass doors and recessed lighting. ![]() Meanwhile, an ultra-private park-style backyard offers inviting spaces, including covered and open paver patios and lawns to gather with family and friends, surrounded by lush gardens and mature trees, including Japanese maple, orange and lemon trees, and more than 50 roses. Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a large bonus room, spacious formal rooms behind leaded glass French doors and a chef’s kitchen with an adjacent family room and casual dining area offer lots of room to thrive. The original owners have meticulously maintained and tastefully updated the 3,675 square feet of living space at 1135 Mockingbird Hill Lane since it was built in 1986. With mountain views, nearby hiking and room to grow, this home is a must-see in the Almaden Valley. This spectacular homesite with many bells and whistles, including an almost half-acre property, is within steps of the trailhead into the Almaden Quicksilver County Park.
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