Oct. 29, 2007 - Shingle Springs Custom with Sierra Views

Crooked Branch Street, Shingle Springs, CA - Out in the country but still less than 10 minutes to Highway 50 sits this beautiful Santa Barbara style villa on just over 5 acres. Built in 2006 with top of the line construction used throughout it includes 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a bonus-media room, office, and 2 laundry rooms in approximately 4611 square feet. The kitchen is a chef or entertainer's dream with two sinks, two dishwashers, double ovens, a large island with granite slab counters, and a six burner gas cook-top. The cabinetry here in the kitchen and throughout the home has a beauty that stands out. The family room has rustic beams in the ceiling and a precast Old-world fireplace that attribute to it's cozy feel. Downstairs are three of the bedrooms including the spacious master suite, guest bedroom, another bedroom currently used as an office. Upstairs is the bonus and the other two spacious bedrooms. Each of the two upstairs bedrooms has its own bathroom and door to the covered loggia that separates them. A custom wrought iron railing secures the loggia on the front making it a wonderful place to take in the sunrise or the beautiful Sierra views which in the winter and spring months includes the snow capped mountains you see here in the picture. In the back yard you can relax under the covered patio or cool off in the large salt water pool that includes automatic retractible cover. With 5 acres, there's plenty more room to spread out and it is even zoned as horse property if you so desire. This amazing home and property is offered for sale at $1,250,000 $1,150,000. 

Oct. 12, 2007 - Former Serrano JTS Model Home*

El Dorado Hills, CA - Built in 2000, this former Serrano model intrigued me from the moment I walked in the gates of the front courtyard which is actually outside the nook windows you can see on the left in the picture of the kitchen. As you enter the house your eye is drawn through the living/dining room to the beautiful, sparking pool and statuesque arbor in the the back yard. Heading right from the entrance, you'll find the bright and well lay ed out kitchen and nook, a bedroom which is currently used as an office, the laundry room, and the family room complete with a cozy fireplace and french door to the back yard. If you had headed left from the entrance, you'd pass the stairs to the second floor which has two bedrooms and a full bath. Just past the stairs you'd find the hall leading the garage and a half bath. And just past that hall are the double doors opening to the master bedroom, very secluded on its own side of the house. As an added bonus, for the golfer in the family, you'll find your own putting green on the right side of house. There are Mel lo Rios and HOAR dues typical with Serrano communities but this home is situated within walking distance of a park, two elementary schools, Rolling Hills Middle School, Oak Ridge High School, and a beautiful new public library. What a find! It is currently offered at $675,000. Sold 7/23/08.

Oct. 7, 2007 - Adorable Ridgeview Single Story in El Dorado Hills*

Oct. 7, 2007 - Former Street of Dreams Home in El Dorado Hills*