May. 29, 2007 - Best Views

Best views- Here in this region we are fortunate to have beautiful views of not only the Valley, but also Folsom Lake, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and a number of local golf courses and community lakes.

May. 25, 2009 - Beautiful Cameron Park Golf Course Setting

Navion Court, Cameron Park, CA - Tucked back on a cul-de-sac in a small gated neighborhood, this home looked quaint from the curb. Once you enter the home, however, you can't help but be drawn to the beautiful backyard setting with giant oaks, a  cart bridge that takes you over a creek, and the beautiful Cameron Park Country Club golf course.  The home was built in 1988 but updated and remodeled in 2001 with granite counters, tile flooring, new appliances, etc. It has approximately 2139 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. To complete the beautiful backyard setting you will find a built in solar heated pool, a spacious patio, lush landscaping and a BBQ island.  This great find is listed for $529,000.

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Jan. 8, 2009 - Beautiful Serrano Home on Golf Course

Titleist Way, El Dorado Hills, CA - It's been quiet on the home touring front with the holidays but with the new year were many new listings to see this week.  I saw several great homes today, but this one wowed me the most.  This Serrano home was built by Parker as a semi-custom in 2000. However, it is far from that now as the sellers have totally customized it through it's extensive remodel that included the addition of walls, columns, arches, and wood beams.  The home is nestled between the quaint street and the 8th green of the Serrano Golf Course.  You can see the beautiful golf course views and the local views from the nook, family room, ground floor master bedroom, and the cozy bonus upstairs.  It has just over 3000 square, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and other added features such as a refrigerated wine room, three fireplaces (bonus, master bedroom, office),  and a built in BBQ.  It is listed at $1,035,000.

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Nov. 16, 2008 - Serrano Semi Custom with Great Views

Bantry Place, El Dorado Hills, CA -   The pictures do not do this beautiful home justice.  It was built in 2000, inside the gates of the Serrano Golf Course Country Club by Parker Development  who also designed and developed the master planned community of Serrano itself.  This is on a street of semi-custom homes surrounded by amazing custom homes.  The home has approximately 3827 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, an office, and a down stairs bonus room where you have access to the covered veranda and pool/spa combo.  As you enter the home, you can go upstairs to the main level where you find the kitchen with walnut cabinetry ,granite counters, and double dishwashers, the library/den,  the master suite is spacious and elegant with a fireplace, marble flooring in the bath, and its own balcony; or you can go downstairs where you find the bonus room with a wet-bar/kitchen and fireplace, and a bedroom suite with it's own bathroom and fireplace.  From the main level, outside the nook and living room, there is a balcony where you have splendid views of  the golf course and the our local foothills. Parker planned this model out well to include a dumb waiter where you enter from the 3-car garage so you can get your groceries etc. to the main floor without having to carry them up the stairs.  The lots here are small and were designed with low maintenance in mind.  This reminds me of a luxury home you might find in Tahoe but here you can enjoy the golf course, our great restaurants, and soon our Red Hawk Casino just 15 minutes up the freeway.  It is listed at $999,900. For more information on our area please feel free to email me at driley@golyon.com.  

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Oct. 3, 2008 - Ridgeview Custom Home with Sophistication and Incredible Valley Views

 Glen Ridge Court, El Dorado Hills, CA -  This Ridgeview custom home is a great find!  It was built in l987 on approximately .42 acres at the end of the cul-de-sac, taking full advantage of the incredible Sacramento Valley views that includes Folsom Lake (currently very low but a beautiful site at its normal water level).  It has since been updated with classic style and comfortable elegance.  Much of the main floor, including the kitchen, living room, family room and dining rooms, has hardwood floors.  The kitchen was updated with granite tile counters and stainless steel appliances.  There are approximately 4400 square feet here with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.  You enter from the street on a slate covered bridge to the front door and main level where you find the living room, family room, dining room, kitchen, nook, 2 of the bedrooms, and the game room.  Upstairs is the master suite with a home office, fireplace, and it's own balcony with views. Back on the main level and down the stairs you find a very elegant home theater/game room with a full service bar and refrigerated wine storage along with another bedroom.  The home has decks and balconies on every level to take advantage of the views and extend them beyond the home's many rooms fortune to have them.  The backyard, surrounded by lush landscaping, is very private and includes a sparkling pool and spa, grassy lawn, and a children's play area.  The Ridgeview neighborhood has all custom homes, has no Mello Roos, and no HOA dues.  It is listed at $1,195,000 $1,095,000.  For more information please call or email me. 

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Sep. 22, 2008 - Stunning Ridgeview Home with Sacramento Valley Views

Ridgeview Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA - This "Best Find" was built in 1982 but went through updating and remodeling in 2006.   As you walk into the entry you can either go up the stairs to the main level where you'll find the kitchen, living room, dining room, master suite, office, and laundry room or you can go down stairs to the other 3 bedrooms. The kitchen was remodeled using antique white cabinetry and granite that show beautifully.  The ceilings on the main level are high and give a dramatic flair to the home along with the rich wood flooring used. The 3800 plus square foot home has extensive decking off of the back of the home to show off the Valley views also visible from all the home's main living areas.  The landscape like the view is timeless and magnificent all the way around the house.  In the back you'll find the recently added pool and spa.  One of the great things about the Ridgeview neighborhood is that there are no HOAs and no Mello Roos.   It is currently listed at $849,990.   For more information, call or email me. 

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May. 23, 2008 - Serrano Golf Course Lot with Folsom Lake Views*

Powfoot Way, El Dorado Hills, CA - This charming Serrano single story may have been built by John Laing Homes as a semi-custom but has superb amenities and upgrades that make it stand out. Throw in the fabulous views and it easily fits into my best find category.  The 3200 square foot, Mediterranean home sits on a slightly raised lot overlooking the 18th fairway of Serrano Country Club with views of not only the golf course but Folsom Lake and the Sacramento Valley beyond it.  A few of the amenities include a custom built casita, a loggia with a fireplace off the back where you can enjoy your views year-round, spacious rooms, a gated courtyard entrance, and a beautiful kitchen with granite counters and maple cabinets. The neighborhood is gated, typical of all of the Serrano Villages, but this particular village is one of my favorites.  Listed at $799,900.  Please call or email me for more information on this wonderful home.  This home sold 10-3-2008.

May. 20, 2008 - Highland View Home with Folsom Lake and Sacramento Valley Views*

Aberdeen Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA - Almost to the top of the Highland View neighborhood, sits this beautifully upgraded and adorned, semi-custom home with stunning views to enjoy sunsets over Folsom Lake and twinkling night lights across the Sacramento Valley. The home is approximately 3799 square feet, has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and includes an upstairs bonus room.   One of the bedrooms is located downstairs so can be used as an den/office or a guest room.   The spacious kitchen has more added space with a walk-in pantry.   Venture out from the nook to the back yard, where you'll find the pool area that is private and secluded then wander around the side of the house where the views await you.  The owners have created a patio area there for all your entertaining possibilities.  All homeowners in this neighborhood enjoy large lots, no Mello Roos, and HOA dues of only $35 per month.  This best find home is listed at $879,000.  Please call or email me for more information on it or other listings in the Highland View.  This home sold 09/2008. 

Mar. 24, 2008 - Amazing Summit Home with Breathtaking Views

Jan. 7, 2008 - Stunning Custom in Folsom with Views

Serpa Way, Folsom, CA - This stunning custom is conveniently located just west of El Dorado Hills on the knolls above Folsom and has panoramic views of the Sacramento Valley.   It was built in 2007 on .29 acres with 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and  4200 square feet and includes upgrades such as travertine floors and granite counters.  There is an indoor/outdoor courtyard with a fireplace and a fountain that allows you a cozy place to gather if you're not out enjoying your view.  The master suite is very grand with 2 fireplaces, one in the bedroom and one in the bathroom.  Currently there is a built-in pool and spa in progress.  Included in the price of this beautiful home is a Bosch washer and dryer and a flat screen TV.  It is  offered at $1,139,000.  Please call or email me for more information.      

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. 

Jul. 28, 2007 - Amazing View Home in El Dorado Hills*

El Dorado Hills, CA - As you drive east on Highway 50, and pass Folsom, you leave the Sacramento Valley floor and start into the Sierra Foothills. This is where you find El Dorado Hills, nestled between two ridges that run north and south from Highway 50 towards Folsom Lake with a valley in between. The first ridge you see is called Ridgeview. The two main streets there run the length of the ridge and the homes along them have views of the Sacramento Valley on the southern most end to views of Folsom Lake on the northern end, the lucky ones see both. The views of course all vary. Some homes have views from the front, some from the back, some see just little peaks of the view past another home. This stunning home has beautiful views of both the Sacramento city lights and Folsom Lake that you can enjoy from the places you spend most of your time, the breakfast nook, the family room, the master bedroom, the game room, the pool and spa. It was built in 2004 and superbly crafted and finished with high end materials and appliances. It has approximately 4587 square feet that includes 5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 bathroom, a bonus room, a study, and a wine storage area. Imagine sitting on the upper deck, the sun has just set, the lake's color slowly changes from blue to a golden color, and the lights start to come on across the valley. Having a view similar to this, I can tell you there is nothing like it! This best view, best find home is offered at $1,599,000. For more information or photos on this home or others like it, please call or email me. (This home sold February 06, 2008.)

Jul. 5, 2007 - Hilltop Mansion in El Dorado Hills*

El Dorado Hills, CA -  Perched on a hilltop, this mansion sits all by itself on three beautifully landscaped acres with views of Folsom Lake, the Sacramento Valley, and the Sierra Mountains.  It was built in 1987 and totally remodeled just this year.  The home is approximately 10,500 square feet and includes 7 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, a poker room, a ball room, a maids quarters, and a kitchen with Viking appliances and granite counters.  Outside in addition to the heated pool with swim-up seats that overlook the Lake are three covered patios and reflection ponds you see in the picture on the right.  One of the covered patios contains an outdoor kitchen.  For the car enthusiast there is a 20+ car garage.   With 3 acres, there's still room for a tennis court or even a heliport if you so desire.  It is situated in a very quiet and upscale neighborhood and though the neighborhood isn't gated, the property itself is fully fenced and has a security gate at its entrance.  If this isn't enough for you, the home is professionally decorated and fully furnished as well.  It is currently listed for $4,500,000 $3,600,000. Sold 8/13/08.      

Jun. 1, 2007 - Beautifull Folsom Lake View

El Dorado Hills, CA - Here you see a beautiful view of Folsom Lake but this home also has incredible views of Browns Ravine Marina and the lights of Sacramento as well. You can actually walk to the lake from the backyard. The home was built in 1989 but has been tastfully remodeled throughout. It has 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and is approximately 3427 square feet. It sits together with its 6-car garage on approximately 1.12 acres for $999,000 $949,900.