See you August 22nd!

Hey all...so even realtors take vacations every now and then.  I am currently on the East Coast and will not be returning until the night of August 21st, so stay tuned and I'll be back with new properties then!

Home of the Day: August 2, 2011

195 GREER ROAD, WOODSIDE
Main House: 3 bed / 3 full and 1 half bath / 1,880 square feet
Secondary House: 2 bed / 2 bath / undisclosed square feet
One of the things that keeps real estate interesting is when you occasionally stumble on a "niche" property.  Whether it has a 15 car underground garage, ultra-minimalism in terms of square feet, or a secret passageway, these properties may not make sense for the average home buyer but may be just what a select buyer is looking for.

Take this property, for example.  Located on one of my favorite streets in Woodside, the narrow and shady Greer Road, the lot contains two full houses on them.  Both are livable and are much more than "guest cottages", and the two of them both employ elements of European architecture to create a charming sense of harmony.

The location offers just enough privacy (in terms of private driveways and yard areas) to comfortably fit two families, whether they are multi-generational members of the same extended family, or an arrangement which would place the owner in one house and a tenant in the other.  Although they offer a sense of privacy and separate identity, they are also cohesive enough that they work together just as strongly as they work on their own.  They both take after a charming blend of European features and an American country lifestyle, managing to be both elegant and quaint. 

Definitely not an arrangement that would appeal to every buyer, but if you are looking for two livable structures in one location you'd be hard pressed to find anything better.  This is an intriguing and elegant property that absolutely warrants a closer look.

Listed by Coldwell Banker for $3,995,000