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It is one of the few cities with a unified Department of Public Safety, where all personnel are trained as firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical technicians, so they can respond to an emergency in any of the three roles.

Sunnyvale lies along El Camino Real and Highway 101. Its borders are the San Francisco Bay and San Jose at the north, Moffett Federal Airfield at the northwest, Mountain View at the west, Los Altos at the southwest, Cupertino at the south, and Santa Clara at the east.

Most of the portion of Sunnyvale north of U.S. Highway 101 is industrial, while the southern half of Sunnyvale is mostly residential, and the far eastern part of El Camino Real in Sunnyvale has a significant concentration of businesses owned by South Indian immigrants.

Sunnyvale has a mild and temperate climate, and is quite bright even on overcast days. Average daytime summer temperatures hover between 85 °F (29 °C) and 95 °F (35 °C), and during the winter, average daytime temperatures rarely go below 45 °F (7 °C).

Sunnyvale is located in the 13th Senate District and in the 22nd Assembly District. Federally, Sunnyvale is located in California’s 14th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of D +18. The mayor and vice-mayor of Sunnyvale are not directly elected, but instead, are selected from the city council members by the city council, serving two-year and one-year terms, respectively.

Sunnyvale is served by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority and the Caltrain commuter rail. The SR 85, US 101, SR 237, and I-280 freeways run through the city. A segment of State Route 82 runs through the center of the city, following the path of historic El Camino Real. Sunnyvale has also been listed by the League of American Bicyclists as a Bicycle Friendly Community at the bronze level, having multiple on-street and off-street bike lanes, bicycle-activated traffic signals, and bicycle accommodations on both VTA and Caltrain. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee advises the city council on the continued development of the bicycle plan for the city.

Sunnyvale has wide and well maintained roads. Most large streets, such as El Camino Real, have a large, landscaped center median.

For commercial passenger air travel, Sunnyvale is well served by three nearby international airports. The closest, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is a 9.5 mile drive from downtown Sunnyvale by car. It is also accessible by Caltrain, VTA light rail and VTA bus. The next closest is San Francisco International Airport, which is 27.7 miles by car. The third is the Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, which is 37.5 miles by car.

Sunnyvale has consistently ranked as one of the safest ten cities in the United States according to the FBI’s crime reports.

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New community of luxurious townhomes located in prestigious Santa Clara County. Nestled in a fabulous metropolitan location, this quaint neighborhood is just minutes from any convenience you may need. Here you will enjoy the invigorating atmosphere of city living with superior schools, excellent shopping, and a wide choice of cultural events close to home.

Located within 5 minutes of Highways 101 and 85. Palo Alto and San Jose can be reached in 10 and 15 minutes, respectively. San Francisco is just 40 miles away. Commuting by train to San Francisco is easy on Caltrain’s 50-minute Baby Bullet service is just 5 minutes. San Jose’s VTA light rail station, within walking distance of your new home, takes you to the greater San Jose area, with connections to Caltrain and the Altamont Commuter Express to Stockton. San Jose International Airport is just 10 minutes away,and both the San Francisco and Oakland International Airports are within 45 minutes of your new home.

Offering you both a convenient neighborhood and a classic lifestyle, is an ideal place for you and your family to make new friends. It is a dynamic place to live with almost every type of recreational activity close at hand. Several private country clubs are nearby,including Los Altos Golf Club and Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club.

The challenging public golf courses of Shoreline Links in Mountain View,Sunnyvale Municipal Golf Course,and Pruneridge Golf Club are within 10 minutes. The beautiful lake at Shoreline at Mountain View Park,only 10 minutes away,offers sailing and other water sports. Sunnyvale Baylands Park, just 5 minutes away, is part of the San Francisco Bay Trail, where you and your family can enjoy biking, hiking,and picnicking. Other neighborhood parks close by include Fair Oaks Park, Lakewood Park, and Washington Park. Paramount’s Great America theme park, an exciting family entertainment destination, is just 5 minutes away. The Pacific Ocean beaches and the boardwalk and harbor in Santa Cruz are within 40 minutes. Decathlon Club, a fitness and athletic club offering tennis, squash,and racquetball plus the popular Dining Room and Grill, is a 10-minute drive.

Both the city of San Jose and Santa Clara County offer a broad variety of cultural diversions. You can discover history and art at Stanford’s Cantor Arts Center or San Jose’s Museum of Art, and enjoy a theatrical presentation at the San Jose Repertory Theatre. For fine dining, there are many excellent restaurants and cafes nearby on Murphy Avenue in downtown Sunnyvale or in San Jose, Palo Alto, and Mountain View.

San Francisco is an endless source of cultural and recreational activities. You can enjoy the San Francisco Symphony,Opera, and Ballet,as well as numerous theaters,museums,historic sites, and sporting events.

The HP Pavilion in San Jose hosts the NHL’s Sharks ice hockey team, the AFL’s SaberCats arena football team, as well as top name entertainers. Stanford University’s Cardinal football team, with its outrageous marching band, plays at the newly refurbished Stanford Stadium. In addition, sports fans can root for many professional teams including the Oakland Athletics, San Francisco Giants, Oakland Raiders, San Francisco 49ers, and Golden State Warriors.

Each of the schools in the Sunnyvale School District consistently scores in the top quartile of the national average. Fremont High School, a California Distinguished Award recipient, offers a wide spectrum of college advanced placement courses, and over 85% of the students continue their education after graduation. Gifted programs are available at all grade levels.

Superb private and parochial schools, including Challenger, Hillbrook, Harker, St. Joseph Catholic, and St. Joseph of Cupertino, are all within 15 minutes drive. These schools offer both primary and secondary education. Santa Clara University is less than 15 minutes away. Nearby, De Anza College, Mission College, and San Jose City College offer continuing adult education with a wide variety of day and evening courses. In addition, excellent academic institutions, including Stanford and San Jose State Universities, are less than 20 minutes away.

Close to all types of shopping, from quaint antique and specialty boutiques to modern malls. For convenient one-stop shopping,the Hacienda Shopping Center is just 10 minutes away. Murphy Avenue, the historic heart of downtown Sunnyvale,features the architecturally distinct Caltrain station, sidewalk cafes and shops, and the lively Saturday morning Farmers’ Market. Just 10 minutes away, the urban neighborhood of Santana Row provides a vibrant and diverse mix of shopping, dining, and entertainment. In the charming towns of Palo Alto, Los Altos, and Mountain View, you will discover unique stores where you can count on receiving personalized service from shopkeepers who remember you by name. The Valley Fair Mall, offers over 200 unique and upscale shopping options, including Nordstrom and Macy’s.

Located in the midst of desirable Santa Clara County, Sunnyvale offers great access to the San Francisco Bay Area, Santa Clara and San Jose while maintaining its own unique identity. A commuter’s dream, Sunnyvale is served by light rail and Caltrain and is within easy reach of CA-85, Hwy 101, I-280 and other important transportation routes. Sunnyvale itself is headquarters to many of Silicon Valley’s most high-profile tech giants, including Yahoo!, Lockheed-Martin and others. Plus, the San Jose International Airport is just a convenient 15 minute drive away.

Three models with Three and Four bedrooms 2 1/2 Bath or 3 Bath with floorplans from 1650sq.ft. to 1750sq.ft.

Exterior Beauty

• A stunning mix of architectural elevations
• Designer-specified color finish
• Every home comes with a two-car attached garage featuring sectional roll-up door and remote openers
• Oversized garage for extra storage is offered in some plans
• Grand 8’ entry doors make a dramatic statement
• Professional landscaping accented with lighted walkways add appeal
• Private streets enhance desirability

Interiors Dressed to Impress

• Beaming ceramic tile foyer entries
• Individual fire sprinkler, smoke detector and security alarm systems offer peace of mind
• Rounded wall corners reveal detailed craftsmanship
• Voluminous 9’ ceilings enhance main living areas
• Ceilings feature a textured finish throughout
• Stylish designer-selected light fixtures add flair
• Interior doors are two paneled with detailed casing
• Cable-ready television outlets are conveniently located in family room and all bedrooms
• Telephone outlets are pre-wired in kitchen and all bedrooms
• Designer-selected carpeting adds extra comfort
• No wax vinyl flooring in the kitchen, bonus room, interior service areas and selected baths offer easy care maintenance
• Painted baseboards add the finished look
• Custom recessed lighting comfortably illuminates any room
• Stylish Decora® rocker-style switches
• Dimmer switch in dining room for perfect ambience
• Enjoy central forced-air heating with energy-saving, programmable setback thermostat
• Contemporary mini-blinds installed on select windows

Gourmet Flair

• Dazzling granite slab countertops set an upscale tone
• Richly stained alder cabinetry with concealed hinges and easy clean melamine adjustable shelving
• Ever-popular stainless steel Whirlpool® appliances:
• Gas range
• Self-cleaning oven
• Microwave oven/hood
• Multi-cycle dishwasher
• Refrigerator space plumbed for water and ice-maker
• Heavy duty garbage disposal with one-half horsepower motor
• Two compartment stainless steel Sterling® sink
• Sleek Euro-style Kohler® pullout kitchen faucet
• Energy-efficient fluorescent recessed lighting brightens tasks from overhead

Well-Designed Bedrooms & Bath

• Privacy lock on entry doors
• Beautiful richly stained alder cabinetry and medicine cabinets in baths
• Shimmering cultured marble vanity countertops plus shower and tub surrounds
• Lovely, easy care vinyl flooring
• Popular clear-glass shower enclosure in master bath
• Vanity mirror with accenting, designer selected lighting
• Sparkling Kohler® polished chrome fixtures
• Spacious walk-in closets (per plan)
• Wardrobe closets feature frameless beveled mirrored doors (master bedrooms)
• Complementing bathroom accessories for towels

Thoughtful Everyday Extras

• Fresh air ventilation
• Prep work for air-conditioning
• Energy-saving dual glazed windows with attractive white vinyl grids
• Energy-efficient, 50-gallon gas water heater with built-in insulation blanket
• Convenient interior laundry area with 220-volt electric dryer hook-up
• Weather stripping on all exterior living area doors
• Fully insulated exterior walls and ceilings offer more energy savings
• Ready-to-go Category 5 high speed wiring for telephone and RG6 CATV cable for television
• Pre-wired for satellite TV for more convenient connectivity

Options to Indulge In

• Hardwood flooring always impresses
• Upgraded vinyl and tile show off great style
• Upgraded pad and carpeting offer more choices to stylize
• Additional cable television and telephone outlets for extra needs
• Upgraded communications data and network wiring for today’s high-tech living, depending on construction schedule
• Mirrored wardrobe doors in secondary bedrooms
• Selection of upgraded tile for kitchen and bath countertops and surrounds
• Solid oak or maple handrails and skirt board at stairway
• Air-conditioning is also available
• Cast-iron Kohler® sinks
• Gas dryer hook-up
• And many more, see sales representative for details