Exquisite, Exclusive Monte Sereno

Monte Sereno, California, is one of the most exclusive residential neighborhoods in all of Santa Clara County, and perhaps California.

With only about 4,000 residents and virtually no commercial or retail (besides La Hacienda Inn and Restaurant), Monte Sereno is where many of Silicon Valley's most discriminating millionaires call home.

Characterized by majestic redwoods, estate-sized lots and custom-built homes, Monte Sereno is an ideal place to call home. Located within almost an exact 1-square-mile, Monte Sereno is embraced by Los Gatos, Saratoga and Campbell. Boundaries are along Saratoga-Los Gatos Road (highway 9), Quito Road, Bicknell/Karl/Eaton and Winchester Blvd.

Education is a priority for residents, as evidenced by the award-winning schools, including both Los Gatos and Saratoga high schools of the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District (http://www.lgsuhsd.org/).

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Daves Avenue Elementary   17770 Daves Ave., Los Gatos

Fisher Middle School   19195 Fisher Ave., Los Gatos

Los Gatos High School  20 High School Ct., Los Gatos

Saratoga High School  20300 Herriman, Saratoga

Although the majority of homes are stately, 2500-sf-plus homes on ~10,000-sq. ft. lots, homes can range from cabins hidden in the woods,  to million-dollar bungalows to  huge mansions along Viewfield and Grandview roads, with traditional ranch and two-story homes scattered throughout.

Prices rarely fall below $1 Million (except perhaps those right on Winchester Blvd.), with many at $2.5M and up to $15 million-plus for estate-style properties and even more for those with valley or ocean views.

For those who treasure breathing fresh air, the sight of green trees, impromptu encounters with wildlife and the feeling of being away from the city, while literally only 2-5 minutes from Los Gatos or Saratoga, Monte Sereno is a unique option.

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Michelle C. Carr-Crowe and the Get RE$ult$ Team / Altas Realty
1190 S. Bascom, #118
San Jose, CA 95128
Phone : (408) 252-8900
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Cupertino, CA 95014
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Michelle C. Carr-Crowe is a Silicon Valley-based multi-million dollar real estate consultant. Her designations include: Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR), Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS), Accredited Staging Professional (ASP), Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), Property Marketing Expert (PME), Real Estate CyberSpace Specialist (RECS), and Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES). In addition, she is an internationally-published freelance writer with over 1,000 articles in print and online. Visit her online at www.michellejudycarr.com or www.lynbrookhighhomes.com. For RE$ult$ ... Just Call ... (408) 252-8900 

One big plus are the Los Gatos Schools. For elementary and middle schools in Los Gatos, there is the Union School District, as well as the Los Gatos Union School District. There is only one high school, Los Gatos High, which is part of the Los Gatos-Saratoga High School District.

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Downtown Los Gatos is a destination shopping experience for many in Silicon Valley. In addition to the darling bungalow and Victorian homes, Los Gatos is filled with charming shops, exquisite dining, unique spas and services as well as antiques and more traditional stores.

Unique entertainment venues nearby in Saratoga include Villa Montalvo, which hosts a variety of musical artists as well as regular museum and gallery art showings; and the Mountain Winery, which also provides a beautiful location for musical groups.

First-run movie locations include the intimate and historic, locally-owned Camera Theatre.  Nearby venues are CineArts and AMC Theater franchises, including Century 21, 22, 23, 24 & 25 Theatres, Santana Arts Theatre and Saratoga AMC 14. Additionally, two nearby theatres specialize in showing first-run Bollywood/Indian films - Century 25 (aka The Retro Dome) and The Alameda Theatres.

From the bargain outlet mini-mall at Westgate Shopping Center to upscale Westfield Shoppingtown Valley Fair to unique boutiques at Santana Row, along with a wide variety of ethnic grocery and restaurant choices, Los Gatos features luxury that is both a world away and close to home.

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© 2009 Michelle C. Carr-Crowe, All Universal Rights Reserved. No portion may be copied, forwarded, re-blogged, edited or otherwise reproduced unless it includes the following FULL paragraph acknowledging source and credit. Violators will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law, including fines, penalties and cease and desist orders.

Michelle C. Carr-Crowe is a Silicon Valley-based Multi-Million Dollar real estate consultant and an internationally-published freelance writer with over 1,000 articles in print and online.  Visit her online at www.michellejudycarr.com or www.lynbrookhighhomes.com. For RE$ult$ ... Just Call ... (408) 252-8900.