Outside, just beyond the pool is
a cabana with its antique fireplace
and barbeque. A converted garage is
currently used as a laundry room and
children’s play area. Around the back-
yard are well-manicured gardens and
several seating areas.
For a house built in the ’30s, it is
remarkably well maintained. Vicki had
the floors refinished and added a roof on
the outdoor cabana. The Uptons, redid
all the electrical and were responsible
for the renovated kitchen.
Vicki has grown children and two
grandchildren who are frequent visitors
to her home. Vicki is currently the
Director of Community Engagement
for St Joseph’s Family Center. As for
her job, she said,“I love it, It’s a feel-
good job. Lots of hard work but it is
so rewarding…I enjoy waking up and
going to work.”
After living in San Jose and San
Martin for many years, Vicki was not
looking for an older home, but when
she saw this home, she knew it was the
perfect place for her. “I could see my
things in it.” Vicki works at keeping the
original charm of this unique home.
Vicki Martin’s home will be on the
15th Annual GAL’s Home & Garden
Tour, May 10-11, 2019. See ad on the
adjoining page for information.
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