San Jose home is a tropical paradise

WHAT: Tropical paradise on 8,625-square-foot lot; four bedrooms, two baths, family room, reading room, gourmet kitchen with granite counters; 1,949 square feet; high ceilings with recessed lighting, ceiling fans; two fireplaces; small river, waterfalls, fountains, flowering gardens.

WHERE: 6274 Running Springs Road, San Jose. Open today and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.

ASKING: $985,000

BROKER: Neal Schwartz, Donna Dawson-Schwartz, (408) 399-1046, Coldwell Banker

DETAILS: Here are two fantasies in one. The first is the tropical back yard that rivals the imagination of the finest resort. The second is the price: less than a million dollars!

The tropical-island decor begins at the front entrance and continues through the house and into the back yard.

Out back is a party thrower's delight. A river winds around the spa, fire pit, built-in barbecue, and the raised table surrounded by bar stools, just waiting for the party to begin. In all, there are three fountains, two waterfalls and a running river.

Count carefully and find as many as 54 lights scattered around the back yard.

Inside the house are four spacious bedrooms, two baths, a family room and a reading alcove. Fall asleep to the sound of waterfalls just outside the master bedroom that opens onto the tropical paradise.

CONTACT US: Know of a fantasy home for sale? Contact Katherine Clay at kclay96@comcast.net.

-- Katherine Clay