El Dorado Hills, California
Welcome to my Best of the El Dorado Hills weblog! The Hills I refer to here are the foothills east of the Sacramento Valley. My inspiration for this blog came as a result of my Real Estate profession where touring homes and knowing the inventory are some of the best parts of my job. Though my predominant intention here is to tell you about the homes for sale that have wow’d me, I also want to include what I consider to be among “other bests” of living in this wonderful area. You can search by categories, by clicking on the links below, or click on a tag word under one of my postings for more blogs about that subject. The prices shown on each blog is as of the date written. I'll try and update them when time allows. Please keep in mind that sometimes the pictures don't do a home justice, but they are what the listing agent has submitted to the MLS and what I have to work with. For more pictures or information on any of these postings or for help in locating similar homes available in our area, please contact me by clicking on the “Email Me” link below. Be sure and check out My Favorite Links for more helpful sites. Blog postings with * following the name indicate that the home has been sold and is no longer available.
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Mar. 24, 2008
Categorized in: Best Views
Columbia Circle, El Dorado Hills, CA - Located inside the gated Summit neighborhood, this amazing home has amazing views as well of Folsom Lake and the Sacramento Valley lights. Perfect for entertaining, it was built in 2001 on just under 1/3 acre and has approximately 4842 square feet, that includes 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a separate guest suite. The kitchen features granite counters, Dacor appliances, and a pantry with a dumb waiter to the garage below. Both the kitchen and nook are situated at the back of the house and look out at a relaxing and private backyard paradise, complete with pool, spa, outdoor kitchen and fire pit. It is listed at $1,649,000. Please email or call me for more pictures or information on this best find, best view home.
Dec. 11, 2007
Categorized in: Best Finds
- This stunning custom home, inside the guarded gates of Serrano Country Club is exquisite and grand starting at the entry. Built this year by Hudgens Construction, the 5125 square feet floor plan is well thought out with 5 bedrooms, 6 baths, an office, a library/media room, and a game room. Four of the bedrooms are suites and 3 of them are on the main level. In the large kitchen you'll find all the chef necessities. Other amenities include a 4-car garage, two covered patios, and an outdoor kitchen. The home is just getting the finishing touches including some of the landscaping but the .525 acre lot is nicely studded with native oaks. It is offered at $1,650,000 $1,595,000. Please email me if you have an questions on this home or our wonderful foothill area.
Greenview Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA
Dec. 2, 2007
Categorized in: Best Finds
Mertola Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA - I At only $199 per square foot, this single story home is not only a best find, but a great value. Built in 2002, with 3106 square feet, the 4 bedroom, 3 bath home has a wonderful, bright and open floor plan with a great room concept. It sits on .5 acre and has a large park-like back yard which includes a built-in gas fireplace. Across the street from the front of the home is a greenbelt that allows you a local view of the hills to the east. There are so many homes right now in the semi-custom neighborhoods of Serrano but this one really stands out. It is offered at $619,000. Please call or email if you'd like more information on this home or others like it in our area. (This home sold 4-2-2008.)
Nov. 26, 2007
Categorized in: Best Finds
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El Dorado Hills, CA - On tour I often see features in a home that really make me stand up and take notice. The other day though, the question came up as to what would be the best feature I have ever seen in a home? The best would be hard to pinpoint. I do have a few favorites though which, coincidentally, all center around warmth. (Maybe that's due to the current time of year, fall/winter!) Though I've never had one in any house I've lived in and very seldom see the feature used, I absolutely love seeing a fireplace in the kitchen or dining room. It adds so much charm and warmth, literally. In an early blog that I called "Best of the Best", I wrote about a home in Shingle Springs that had a wonderful fireplace in the nook which double-sided to the dining room. Shea Homes, located inside the guard gates of Upper Serrano, has a floor plan that features a double-sided fireplace in the dining room backing to a "Hearth Room" as they call it, or as I would describe it, a library or sitting room of some type.
Right along with the fireplace in the eating areas would be a fireplace in the Master bathroom. Also rarely seen, it just says 'wow" to me. Of course if I had one, it would have to be gas so that it would be easy to use and not messy.
Another favorite, which I actually do have first hand experience with is heated flooring in the bathroom. There is nothing like it in the colder months when I'm getting ready for the day in the morning or ready for bed at night. My husband loves not getting up in the middle of the night to use the rest room and being shocked awake by the ice cold tile floor. It is something that doesn't require extra space and can be put in at any time. If you're considering a remodel or are just building, treat yourself to this feature and if possible, your family and guests as well.
I'm really curious though as to what features other people consider to be the best. What is a great feature you've either had in a home you lived in, seen in a home you've been in, or designed into a home you've built? Please leave your comments here or if you're too shy, email them to me at driley@golyon.com. I'd love to see what ideas are out there and what to look for on tour.
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Nov. 19, 2007
Categorized in: Best Finds
Rescue, CA - Tour day was an especially busy day for me this week so when I decided on which houses to visit, this home wasn't on my list. Luckily for me a few other agents I saw on tour had been to see it and sparked my curiosity so much I rearranged my schedule to fit it in. This is an amazing house with a beautiful setting on a 5 acre (horse property) lot. Situated between El Dorado Hills and Cameron Park in Green Springs Estates, it truly looks like an estate. The development is gated as well as the property. As I entered the property gate at the top of the road, I gazed past an expansive, gently sloped lawn sprinkled with a few evergreens and mature native oaks to the house. Off to the right, I could see an unattached 3-car garage with a guest house (900 sq. feet) built on top and beyond that a tennis court. As I got to the bottom of the driveway, I could see that the house had another 3-car attached garaged. Around the back of the house, I found an incredible 1200 square foot, edgeless pool with a waterfall, a swim up bar, and a cave that you can swim into and once inside find benches to sit on. From the pool. as well as from the whole back of the house you have views to the east that include the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
The grounds were mesmerizing, but I finally made my way around the front, up the steps, and into the entry of the house. It was built this year with just over 5000 square feet that includes 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, an office, and a solar system that generates most of the home's electricity. It has a craftsman feel with it's simple, clean lines in the cabinetry, built-ins, and wainscoting, and a warmth about it from the use of brick fireplaces (including one in the kitchen/nook) and the extensive use of wide plank, yellow pine flooring. The kitchen is quite spacious and gourmet, has granite slab counters with an eating bar, that fireplace I mentioned, and stainless steel appliances. All the baths have travertine showers and floors.
One more bonus for this horse property development is that it has no Mello Roos. This amazing home is offered at $1,495,000 $1,295,000 which in my mind is not only a best find but a great value for such an estate. If I didn't love my own view and know my current home is already too big for me I'd be tempted. As always, call or email me for more information on this home or if I can help you find more like it in our area. (This home sold 3-7-2008.)
Nov. 9, 2007
Categorized in: Best Finds
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Shingle Springs, CA - Located in prestigious Milton Ranch Estates, on 5 level acres, this sprawling single story custom home has it all. It was built in 2004 on Pyracantha Drive; and it just so happens as you drive south on South Shingle Springs Road beautiful Pyracantha bushes mark the road side boundary's for the development on both sides of the entry gate. This time of year they are in their splendor with bright red orange berries. The 3627 square foot, 4 bedroom home has many elegant touches throughout including the use of Italian travertine on the floors and floor to ceiling in all shower and tub areas, coffered ceilings, crown moldings, and a slate fireplace in the great room. The large gourmet kitchen features beautiful granite counters, stainless steel appliances, a commercial range, a butler's station, and a large pantry. Outside you'll find a covered patio and a wonderful pool with a rock waterfall. Milton Ranch Estates are horse properties as well and this home is already set up with a two stall barn, tack room, and a round pen; and is completely fenced. This is a great find and is offered for $1,199,999 $1,080,000. Please call or email me for more information.
Nov. 3, 2007
Categorized in: Best Finds
El Dorado Hills, CA - I loved this home the first time I saw it a few months ago. I re-toured it again recently and can't believe it is still not sold. It's the nature of the market, I suppose. Fashioned in a Santa Barbara style and built in 2004 in the charming Francisco Oaks neighborhood on .41 acre, it is approximately 3850 square feet, has 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The cabinets throughout are handcrafted with a dark brown stain adding to the home's coziness. The kitchen includes granite slab counters and stainless appliances. The oak tree studded backyard is beautifully landscaped with a built in pool/spa and a dramatic waterfall that spills from an upper level patio just outside the kitchen, to the lower level where you find the pool and more patio area. There is actually a view of Folsom Lake as well from the Balcony off the master bedroom. It is offered at $949,000 $874,000. This home sold 5-12-2008.
Oct. 7, 2007
Categorized in: Best Finds
El Dorado Hills, CA - This adorable, 2800+ square foot, single story home has great architectural design and interior finish work. It has a very open feel with a great room concept, granite slab counters in the kitchen and stainless steel appliances. It was built in 2001 in the LaCresta subdivision where there are no Mello Roos or HOA dues. Also inticing, it the beautiful and private back yard with pool and built-in BBQ. It is offered at $778,000. This is the kind of home that has inspired my blog, the kind I want to tell everyone about. Don't wait on this one. Call or email me for more information. This home sold in Dec. 07.
Sep. 9, 2007
Categorized in: Best Finds
El Dorado Hills, CA - This wonderful find sits in the quiet neighborhood of Green Valley Hills. It was built in 1991 but has been updated very tastefully throughout to a contemporary style with lots of wood flooring and granite counters. It has three bedrooms and three full baths and is approximately 2850 square feet. The home is within walking distance to restaurants, shopping, and two excellent schools (an elementary and a junior high). As an added bonus, there are no Mello Roos in this neighborhood. It is offered at $634,950, now $597,500. As always, I would love to represent you on the purchase of this home. Please call for more information or to schedule a showing. As of 8/15/08, this home is now bank owned and listed at $499,900.
Jul. 3, 2007
Categorized in: Best Finds
El Dorado Hills, CA - El Dorado Hills is formed around two major north-south ridge lines. These ridge lines form two long valleys that drain to the New York Creek which flows north to Folsom Lake. This beautiful custom home is fortunate to back to the New York Creek creating the most peaceful and serene setting. The inside is approximately 3098 square feet and superbly constructed with chiseled travertine floors, granite counters, crown moldings, and top of the line appliances. It is within walking distance of Jackson Elementary. As a bonus, there are no Mello-roos or HOAs. It is offered at $895,000 $699,000. Sold 7/24/08.
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