1431 Bedford Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087$2,800,000

A light-filled, updated single-level home in prime Sunnyvale, the home offers refreshed living spaces, quality design features and a lushly landscaped, ultra-private backyard that backs up to Stevens Creek--all located moments from parks, shops, freeways and award-winning schools. Inside the home find hardwood floors, 8 and 10-foot ceilings, light-capturing skylights and a renovated kitchen with granite counters, subway tile backsplash, an island, a built-in desk, LG refrigerator, induction stovetop and pantry. The kitchen opens to a side patio, which accesses the park-like, host-ready backyard. Set on a large lot spanning more than a quarter acre, the home's yard encompasses a pagoda, hot tub, pond with a waterfall feature and mature grapefruit, lemon, kumquat, orange and apple trees. The home offers two generous ensuite bedrooms, and one guest bedroom with a built-in Murphy bed. The primary suite presents a peaceful bay window, walk-in closet and spa-like bath with dual sinks, travertine floor, steam shower and access to the back patio. Additional home features include dual-pane windows and an attached two-car garage. Centrally located 20 minutes from downtown San Jose and less than an hour from San Francisco.