Eichler aficionados aren't the only ones who can appreciate the renovation done to this home in San Jose, CA. Anyone with a taste for modern updates to vintage homes while keeping period detail intact will love this look.

Jack Myers, who owns Jack Myers Construction, found the property and knew it could be restored to its former glory rather quickly.

The contractor likes to take on complete projects, going from the curb to the backyard, and he's been buying, renovating, and reselling homes since the 1980s. Property records show he bought the house in December 2014 for $970,000.

Originally built in 1960, the stunning home is now selling for $1,298,000.

Listing agent Chad Myers is the contractor's son, and he spoke with us about the project.

"Everything was redone, from the floor to the roof," said Myers when asked about the condition of the house before the renovation. "The house was livable. It wasn't awful. It was OK with a lot of deferred maintenance. It had been remodeled in pieces over years, but not quality remodels.

"We rearranged the layout a tiny bit," he added. "We removed a beam and added a post to open up the kitchen and family room." The result is a space with an uninterrupted flow.

The all-new kitchen features modern stainless-steel Bosch appliances, gray cabinets, and white quartz countertops that make for a subtle and sophisticated combination. The range hood is a nice match for the island bar.

Staying true to the Eichler aesthetic was important. "We tried to keep it period correct. We feel like a lot of people screw up what Eichler was trying to do. We modernized it but keep it true to the Eichler style."

For example, globe pendant lights were installed, but the house was also outfitted with modern LED recessed lighting. "Eichlers are great during the day," Myers said, "because they have tons of light from all the windows. But they don't have a ton of overhead lighting for the nighttime."

Other major upgrades include all-new bathrooms, a new foam roof with a 15-year warranty, a restoration of the radiant heat, European oak floors, new skylights, and a detached studio that can be used as a workspace.

The house is located in San Jose's Willow Glen area in a neighborhood of Eichler homes called Fairglen. "It's a well-maintained neighborhood of Eichlers. On the cul-de-sac that this house sits on, the houses are not only well-maintained but also [adhere to the Eichler standard]," Myers said. "When you turn down the street, you feel like you're in 1956. It's the best cul-de-sac in that neighborhood, because there are no sore thumbs that stick out."