Monday, May 7, 2012

The Eagle Has Landed (In Holiday Lake Estates!)

What a comeback!  Taken off the endangered species list in 2007, the Bald Eagle is alive & well in Morgan Hill, California.  This photo was taken of a Bald Eagle that is a regular visitor to Lake Anderson, and he has been seen frequently along with a few friends in the Holiday Lake Estates neighborhood.  This old digger pine at the end of Manzanita Drive is one of his favorite perches, because it offers a great vantage point to hunt for ducks & fish in the lake below.  You've come a long way, Baldy!

Morgan Hill is a small town just south of San Jose, California.  If the hustle & bustle of Silicon Valley is too much for you, then buying a Morgan Hill home may be the answer.  The wildlife in Morgan Hill is abundant and life is too short not to enjoy it.  The Tule Elk that were once hunted so aggressively that their numbers dwindled down to about 2 dozen are now a common site on the Eastern Shores of Lake Anderson.  Imagine that, sitting on your back deck and watching the Tule Elk & Bald Eagles.  If that sounds relaxing to you, then Holiday Lake Estates Real Estate might be your answer.  Holiday Lake Estates is also the home of the celebrated Lake Anderson Paddle Club and the World Renowned Lake Anderson Bocce Club.

Morgan Hill also offers a lot for the outdoor enthusiast, featuring boating at Anderson Lake County Park, biking at Coyote Creek, backpacking at Henry Coe State Park, falling in love by the waterfalls of Uvas Canyon County Park (that's where I proposed to my wife so I had to mention that one!!), an aquatic center, an outdoor soccer field complex, a skate park, and the list goes on.

My name is Dave Frazer & I'm a local Realtor that can help you find what you are looking for in a Morgan Hill property.  The most common feedback I get after a client buys a Morgan Hill home is, "I wish we had moved here sooner!"  If you wanna get away & are looking for Morgan Hill Real Estate, then call me today at 408-930-2673.  I can also tell you what "not on the market" deals might be available for Anderson Lake homes.

Thanks for reading,


-Dave
408-930-2673
DRE #01417036

San Martin Airplane Factory for Sale!!!



Did you know there was once an airplane factory in San Martin, California?  While it's not exactly an operation that threatened to put Boeing out of business, the "factory" is the Garratt Estate's backyard workshop at 1850 Maple Avenue in San Martin 95046.  It was at this location that Mansfield "Gary" Garratt built a Lancair 4P that would give any prop or jetbuilder a run for their money.  The state of the art shop measures in at 5000 square feet & is equipped with all the bells and whistles.  Featuring 110-220-440 three phase power, Tungsten lighting, an operational bridge crane, drive through bay doors for tractor trailer deliveries, compressed air hookups throughout, and even insulation & heating for those late winter nights when you just can't call it quits.  Gary finished building his Lancair 4P in the 1850 Maple Avenue workshop several years ago, and I'm told by Gary's son Tyler that his dad's dream plane has hit speeds of over 320 knots (that's 370 MPH for you passengers!)  Wow.....very impressive & definitely something to brag about in this sleepy little south county town.

The Garratt Estate is now for sale!  In addition to the super duper workshop, the property boasts almost 7 acres of flat & usable land, a single story updated ranch home of almost 2100 square feet, a detached guest cottage, and spectacular views of Fry's Institute Golf Course.  While you may not long to be an airplane builder, you most certainly have dreams of your own.  Maybe it's winemaking, or organic farming, or barrel riding, or refinishing furniture, or growing Blenheim apricots, or tinkering on classic cars.  Life is short, and no matter what your goals & desires are, the Garratt Estate may offer the perfect opportunity to realize that dream.  What will your legacy be?

My name is David Frazer with Alain Pinel Realtors & I'm a local Realtor that can find what you're looking for.  I specialize in Santa Clara County Homes & I've been helping clients for over 8 years.  If you are looking for San Martin Real Estate, Morgan Hill Real Estate, Gilroy Real Estate, or a home or ranch anywhere else in the county then call me today at 408-930-2673.  I can also find you some great opportunities for San Benito County real estate.

I carry a CDPE designation for distressed properties, so if you or anyone you know needs an experienced short sale agent in Santa Clara County, then have them call me at 408-930-2673.

Thanks for reading!
-Dave Frazer
408-930-2673
DRE#01417036