Bring the whole family and start living the good life in the Eagle Ridge Golf Community in Gilroy, CA. Come and visit this 4000+ square foot home with the amenities you are looking for! 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, large loft and a bedroom/bath suite on the main level - the perfect guest suite! Enjoy the interior courtyard with central fountain. The gourmet kitchen is elegantly fitted with granite slab island and counters and maple cabinetry. The dramatic hardwood flooring is a perfect contrast to the decorator paint.  With 2 fireplaces, a gas log in the livingroom and a wood buring in the family room, you will be cozy and ready for entertaining. There is a bonus room that can be the perfect home office (with access to the side yard), exercise room, storage  or hobby room. On the second level is the large laundry room, 2 bedrooms with a jack and jill bath and the master suite. The bay window niche in the master is ideal for relaxing with a good book or watching TV. With 2 walk-in closets and dual vanities, this is a spa-like bathroom. The expansive loft is a great getaway room, another office or recreation room.  In the rear yard are several fruit trees: apricot, cherry, apple, pomegranate and table grape vines. Located directly across from the school bus stop,a tot park, community pool and sport courts, this is the ideal family recreational home site!

Offered at $834,900

Open house on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4pm. (except July 4th and Gilroy Garlic Festival week-end)

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No, unfortunately, I am not at the Olympic games, but I was transported there by the amazing opening ceremonies from the incredible "birds nest" stadium. 15,000 Chinese citizens took part in the historical, cultural human displays, each only performing once in strict, precision and practiced, perfect moves.

Frequently forming the "harmony" symbol, I was moved by their seemingly reaching out to the world saying, "we are here, we are strong, we are catching up and we want to be one with the world..like you". Hopefully they will endeavor to improve their human rights position and practices after the games.

Maybe I am naive but I feel there is hope for our planet and these Olympic games came just in time.

The only less than enthusiastic comment I can make is that during the "Parade of Nations", NBC should have had a global map inset showing the location of each nation as the networks have done in past coverage. This is a great learning tool for people of all ages.

Olympic Bytes:

Some historical tidbits that you may have known but have forgotten...

1896 Athens: The first victory in modern Olympic games was awarded to James B. Connolly in the hop, step and jump.

1900 Paris: More athletes than spectators attended.

1908 London: The marathon was extended from 25 miles to the current 26.2 miles so the Royal Family could have a view of the race from the Palace.

1920 Antwerp: The Olympic flag with its 5 rings makes its debut.

1928 Amsterdam: The Olympic torch is introduced. Johnny Weissmuller wins 2 more gold medals (he won 3 in 1924) and went on to star in 12 movies as Tarzan.

1932 Los Angeles: Introduced the victory platform and playing of the winners national anthem.

1938 Berlin: The torch relay brings the flame for the first time. American Jesse Owens wins 4 gold medals dicrediting Adolph Hitler's theory of Aryan supremacy.

1956 Melbourne: As the seasons are reversed in the Southern Hemisphere, the games were held from November 22 - December 8. For the first time, athletes marched together at the close of the games to show global unity.

1960 Rome: American Wilma Rudolph wins triple gold medals despite bouts with polio, double pneumonia and scarlet fever that made her leg nearly useless. And we have had bad days?

1972 Munich: Most (some) of us will never forget the massacre of 11 Israeli athletes as reported by the tireless Jim McKay. Mark Spitz wins an unprecedented 7 gold medals in swimming.

1976 Montreal: Gymnast Nadia Comaneci makes an Olympic first by getting a perfect 10 score seven times.

1980 Moscow: USA boycotts the games.

1984 Los Angeles: The Soviets boycott the games but more countries than ever attend. American Mary Lou Retton wins a gold, silver and bronze medal.

1992 Barcelona: USA "Dream Team" defeats Croatia 117 - 85 for the gold medal in basketball.

1996 Atlanta: American Kerri Strup competes with a sprained ankle to win a gold for her team.

Olympic Wrap...

A Chinese children's choir sang in Greek the same song that was first sung at the Olympics in Athens in 1896. The torch lighting was unbelievable as was the entire evenings' ceremony. Can it really be topped? Stay tuned and we'll see in 2010 in Vancouver, B.C. Canada.

Factoid: 1/5 of the worlds population lives in China...over 1.3 billion people.

Minor factoid: Ralph Lauren designed the opening ceremony uniforms for the USA athletes. 

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Nancy Frimann, Broker/Owner
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Nicki,

I couldn't agree with you more,..  A great place to live.

I would like to share some tips that will (hopefully) add fun and drama to your decorating and entertaining. Watch this space for updates!

First, a few random thoughts....

"CUBE it"...Group accessories in 3s. Start with a high piece, then a medium and a low. This makes a visually appealing grouping. Mix your media: maybe a tall candlestick (or lamp), a medium vase and a low bowl or figurine. Also, use toss pillows in 3s or 5s not even numbers.

"Icing on the TOP"... To raise the nap on carpets where heavy furniture pieces were placed, try placing an ice cube in the "dimple" and leave it. Voila, the naps raises and the dimple is gone!

"Feather your NEST"...buy a set of nesting tables (usually sold in a set of 3). They take up no more room than a side table or end table. When entertaining and you need a few more surfaces, pull 1 or 2 of the tables out, place them between extra chairs and you have more places for guests to set their plates or glasses. Bonus tip: Set one next to your chair (hostess) at the dining table for an extra surface for a water pitcher, gravy boat, etc.

So, this is the first in my Home Style Blog. Hope you enjoyed it! Visit my website, www.nancyfrimann.com

Don't miss attending the 30th anniversary of the Gilroy Garlic Festival! The dates are Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27, 2008. The hours are 10am until 7pm daily. Join the fun while dining on garlic inspired food in Gourmet Alley, sip premium wines from local wineries, enjoy a frosty beer and enjoy great live music while strolling through the maze of crafts by local and international artesans. Bring the whole family, neighbors and friends and experience a wonderful day of Gilroy hospitality! Remember too, the proceeds directly support many local charities!

Nancy Frimann
Broker/Owner
Eagle Ridge Realty/Signature Homes & Estates
(408) 846-8284

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For my first blog, I just want to introduce everyone to the wonderful golf community of Eagle Ridge in Gilroy, CA. Eagle Ridge is a Johnny Miller designed golf course built in a lush surrounding of mature oak trees, rolling hills and at the base of the Gavilan mountains. The breathtaking views, Mediterranean climate and small town flavor of Gilroy make it a very special place to call home.