Knight Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA -  Though I love the look of Mediterranean homes, this home was refreshing and adorable.  It was built in 1989 but has been completely updated.  It sits on just over 1/3 acres in the Ridgeview subdivision, where you can enjoy spectacular views of the local foothills and the beautiful snow capped Sierra Mountains from the front rooms of the home or relax by the pool in the lushly landscaped back yard.  There is approximately 3458 square feet of living space which includes 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, an office, and a bonus room.  Neighborhood advantages for Ridgeview include not only great schools and a great location but also no HOA dues or Mello Roos taxes.  As of the date of this blog,  it is listed for $829,000.   Please call or email me for more information on this great find. 

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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 $923,000.  Please call or email me for more information on it or other listings in the Highland View. 

Casa Vista Way, El Dorado Hills, CA-  Some weeks as I tour homes, I'll see nice homes but nothing that really jumps out at me, last week was such a delight with 3 amazing homes.  One was a re-tour and I actually blogged about it already under the title "Beautiful Gated Estate in Rescue".  It has been reduced, however, $200K so was held open again for us Realtors to see. I loved it so much the first time that I didn't hesitate to refresh my memory and see it again. Another one is a custom in the country club section of Serrano and next on my "to blog list", but being I'm a view fanatic I had to start with this fabulous home. 

It is situated in the gated community of Villadoro, which is located on the western slope of the ridge separating El Dorado Hills and Folsom.  Here you'll find this 7000 square foot home in all its glory, on a .8 premium corner lot overlooking the Sacramento Valley and Folsom Lake.  As you can imagine with 7000 square feet, all the rooms are very grand and spacious starting from the foyer and including even the upstairs hallways.  There are 5 bedrooms which all include walk-in closets and full bathrooms.  The Master suite includes a fireplace as does one of the additional bedrooms.  How enchanting it would be to have a fireplace going for your guests in their room!  The dream continues in the kitchen with Savage cabinetry, a Wolfe 6-burner range, double ovens, 2 Meile dishwashers, and warming drawers.  Both stories have a laundry room and each comes with a washer and dryer. It is evident everywhere you look. that the builder spared no expense on this house. Villadoro has HOA dues currently set at $350 per quarter but that includes fiber optic high speed internet.  Listed at $2,750,000, most of us can only dream of owning a home like this, but if you find it fits your budget, I'd like nothing more than representing you on your purchase.  Please contact me for more pictures or information on this home or others like it in our area.   

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.)

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.      

El Dorado Hills, CA - This is a magnificent home, built with an unsurpassed attention to detail. A craftsman-inspired estate built in 2000, it is situated inside an exclusive gated development (one of my favorites here in El Dorado Hills) on a little over .5 acre. The 7000+ sq. ft. home includes 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, a 6-car garage, a wine cellar, a gym or playroom, a library-lounge, a gourmet kitchen, and an outdoor courtyard with a built in spa and BBQ. If this isn't enough, it has 280 degree views of Folsom Lake and the South Fork of the American River. The builder/home owner thought of everything and spared no expense inside or outside in building this fabulous home. It even comes fully furnished and is listed for $1,999,997. This home is now sold. Congratulations to the very lucky new owners on their beautiful home.

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 $1,099,000.

Placerville, CA - This one-of-a-kind home is a true adobe. The home sits secluded in a gated subdivision on over 19 acres. The views are incredible looking out to the hills beyond and the rural valley below. As for the value, the home has approximately 6500 square feet, 4 bedroom, 3.5 baths, top of the line appliances, and infinity pool and is offered at $1,265,000; you decide. The work that has gone into this is evident and amazing. The interior walls are 1.5 feet thick concrete. How long must that alone have taken! Unfortunately, though they have worked on it for 8 years, the sellers vision of the estate is not complete. For the buyer who can carry out that vision, they have the makings of a beautiful and unique retreat.