1144 Kensington Dr

Hard to find single-story home on a premium lot in the Golden Triangle of Mission San Jose schools Chadbourne Elementary, Hopkins Jr & Mission San Jose High. This home boasts over $400K in upgrades. Sought-after layout offering a formal entryway with a large custom skylight, 2 separate master suites, a large formal living room with custom picture window for plenty of natural light and a generous family room. Large open custom kitchen with center island, custom slab countertops, wood cabinetry with soft close drawers&doors, instant hot water dispenser, filtered water dispenser and high-end appliances. The dining area adjacent to the kitchen boasts views of the beautiful backyard garden. Energy efficient home with LED, skylights, owned solar panels and copper plumbing with energy saving hot water recirculation. Other features include beautiful bamboo hardwood flooring, dual pane windows throughout, recessed LED lighting & skylights throughout, raised panel interior doors throughout and updated 50-year steel roof. Beautiful front yard with drought-tolerant landscaping and custom paver driveway. Spectacular backyard with beautiful Koi pond, a second pond, low maintenance landscaping, stamped concrete patio, vegetable garden, mature fruit trees and drip irrigation system.