Description:

Can you say, "WOW!!!"

This is a very special and very unique property. In fact, there are so many great things to tell you that it's hard to know where to start. So the short version is that this a drop dead gorgeous piece of property that contains an absolutely amazing custom 2+ story home. The home is absolutely secluded and private, yet it has a marvelous panoramic view to the west, north, and east. No doubt about it, this is one of the nicest places on the mountain. Want to know more? Read on...

I wish the pictures could do justice to how pretty the property is...picture this setting on a plateau at the 3,000 foot level...huge oaks amidst highly useable and nearly level meadowed areas that transition up through a densely treed area of live oaks, buckeyes, and redbud to an elevated and completely secluded homesite in the back of the property with a commanding panoramic view of the Sierras...so private a site that almost nobody even knows it's there.

A property as unique as this demands a home equally special and, as you will discover, this custom home is more than up to the task. It's hard to say whether this is a 2 story or 3 story home. It is a partial garage under 2 full stories that has been built into the hillside. This truly wonderful home is all 2x6 construction on a stemwall foundation and insulated floors(no slabs here) with top rated Eagle gas filled dual pane wood and metal clad windows and doors(except for the entry door which is a gorgeous double side paned hand carved teak. Hope you like wood because this home has a bunch of it...like solid oak floors, heavy beamed tongue and groove vaulted ceilings, oil finished stairs and railings, carved interior doors, finished wood interior double vertical slide windows, built-in bookshelves and entertainment centers, and cedar closets...check this out...even the built-in refridgerator/freezer, dishwasher, and trash compacter are wood faced.

The home has over 2,700 square feet of living area with a terrific floorplan. From the formal entry you can go right to the open living room/parlour with a stairway down to the garage or left to the large country style kitchen. The kitchen is really neat...all solid birch cabinetry w/roll out melamine shelves and hidden hinges, matching birch facing for the appliances (the appliances are all top of the line KitchenAide), all indirect ceiling and under the counter lighting, breakfast bar and pass thru counter to the cathedral beamed breakfast room that opens out to the large redwood deck, and, of course, gorgeous real oak floors. Lots of storage, too, with a large under stairs pantry and a beveled glass entry door to a large and fully appointed utility room. Also on this level is a beautiful downstairs bedroom with patio doors to the rear deck, cedar lined closet, and separate entry to the very elegant downstairs bathroom which has a gorgeous tiled shower.

Massive oiled wood stairs take you to the upper level where you have a huge family room with its cathedral heavy beamed ceiling and twin paddle fans. This room has full wall entertainment shelves, built-in bookcase and huge windows that provide a terrific view of the mountains...with the 3,000 foot elevation, the wintertime views from the family room are truly spectacular and you will enjoy some awesome sunsets. Adjacent to the family room is a nice second bedroom (or would also make a great office). And, finally, we come to the master suite...my pictures really don't do it justice...cathedral beamed ceiling, built-in bookcase, and a huge wardrobe closet with lots of built-in shelves. The master bath is equally grand with a large mirrored corner counter with split lavs, a gorgeous corner set Roman heated spa tub with a double window surround, and a nice separate shower.

The oversize 2 car garage has storage above and 220 power and stairway access to the living room. For additional storage there is a 12x16 wood storage building. The home has forced air heating. With the 3,000 foot elevation, a/c wasn't necessary and cooling is by a large evaporative unit and that saves Bucks!!

As with all properties, there are a few minuses to go over...the redwood deck could use some work to the railings and steps (it is a little tired). The carpets are high quality, but could use a deep cleaning. The home has just been repainted but it does need a couple of minor siding repairs. The owner had always planned for an elegant landscaped walkway up to the front entry but never got the time to put it in so this area will need some finishing (a great chance to put your own personality into the character of the home). The electric openers in the garage need some repair and the garage floor could use a good cleaning...there are some stains and smell from cats. As we have said, the home is very, very secluded. The owner deliberately allowed the surrounding vegetation to stay very dense to enhance the privacy. The views could even be grander with some thinning of this vegetation...and with no loss of seclusion from the road. Finally, the property is completely fenced but the roadside wood rail fencing needs some attention. The balance of the fencing is in good condition. All in all, these are relatively minor blemishes to an overall terrific property.

This truly is a one-of-a-kind offering. It is a magnificent piece of land with a very special and unique residence(you couldn't even replace the home itself for the asking price). The home is ready for immediate occupancy. Showing is by appointment only and evidence of pre-qualification will be required.

Know this...some very fortunate family is going to end up with a dream property. Will it be you?

Special Features:

• Magnificent meadow areas w/ huge oaks
• Elegant and unique custom home w/2x6 construction
• Stemwall foundation w/insulated floors
• Hand carved teak entry door
• Solid oak floors
• Heavy beamed tongue & grooved cathedral ceilings
• Top of the line built-in wood faced KitchenAide appliances
• Solid birch cabinetry w/rollout shelves, hidden hinges, & Melamine interiors
• Top rated Eagle brand gas filled double slide windows & doors
• Elegant Master suite
• Complete and total privacy with panoramic mountain views

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