Habing children and one of Andrea and
her two sisters, as children, completes
the space.
The kitchen/dining 1960s era dark
cabinets are gone, making way for a
modern open concept kitchen so popular
today. Under the window, where the front
door used to be, is a long granite counter
by Superior Stone of Gilroy that serves
as an office and music station. The farm-
house style sink and large island create a
spacious, easy place for gatherings, food
prep and family dining. From the TV
area one enters another comfortable and
covered outside seating area decorated
with whimsy and elegance. Beyond are
the pool and out door seating areas.
There are three bedrooms, the master
and two guest rooms. One of the rooms
has become the “everything” room…wine
storage, exercise equipment, collection
display and small office. The master is
complete with an en-suite and faces the
pool area. A side door leads to a nice,
relaxing side yard, vegetable garden and
pool access. Andrea points out that the
house is very animal friendly, for which
their three small dogs, Lulu, Lola and
Linus, are very thankful.
In the backyard, a pool — put in by
Charlie Quaterolle back in the 60’s —
stands in front of a small playhouse that
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was built by Andrea’s grandfather when
she was five. She says the space has been
used for many things — a playhouse,
changing room and a rock shop back in
the days when she had a Poppy Jasper
and rock collection which she would sell
to the neighbors. Another covered outside
dining/BBQ area finishes off the yard.
Next on the Habing to-do list is the
remodel of the backyard. Karen Aitken
of Aitken Associates Landscape Architects
is working with them to transform the
original backyard into an entertainment
oasis complete with spa and multiple
sitting areas.
The Habing home is a comfort-
able and elegant home with multiple
gathering spots inside and out. There is
a welcoming feeling to this place…or
as Andrea likes to say, “It feels good to
come home.”
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