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Best of the Hills
Blog by DeeDee Riley
El Dorado Hills, California
Welcome to my 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. CategoriesSubscribeRecent CommentsWhat a beautiful blog! Congratulations on some won... Great investment opportunity in Costa Rica... ArchiveFavorite LinksRealTown BlogsSite Feed |
Best of the Hills
May. 23, 2008
Categorized in: Best Views
Tagged with: best finds, best views, el dorado hills, folsom lake views, gated neighborhood, golf course community, homes under 1 million dollars, john laing home, sacramento valley views, serrano country club
May. 20, 2008
Categorized in: Best Views
Tagged with: best finds, best views, el dorado hills, folsom lake views, highland view neighborhood, homes under 1 million dollars, pool, 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 $923,000. Please call or email me for more information on it or other listings in the Highland View.
May. 3, 2008
Categorized in: Best Finds
Tagged with: best finds, best views, custom, el dorado hills, folsom lake views, gated neighborhood, homes over 1 million dollars, pool, the summit neighborhood
Mar. 24, 2008
Categorized in: Best Views
Tagged with: best find, best views, custom, el dorado hills, folsom lake views, gated community, homes over 1 million dollars, sacramento valley views, summit neighborhood
Feb. 25, 2008
Categorized in: Best Neighborhoods
Tagged with: best neighborhood, custom, el dorado hills, folsom lake views, gated community, homes over 1 million dollars, street of dreams, the summit
The Summit, El Dorado Hills, CA - This beautiful neighborhood is situated on the northern end of El Dorado Hills off Francisco Boulevard. So exquisite an area that it was chosen for the location of the 1988 Street of Dreams Home Tour for the Sacramento area. There were a few homes in there before that time but really took off in the 90's and since. There are approximately 190 home sites inside the gated community ranging in size from just over 1/3 acre to 2.33 acres and only a few of those lots remain undeveloped but tightly held by their owners. The homes range in size from just over 3000 to just under 11,000 square feet. Some of the homes towards the back of the neighborhood have Folsom Lake views adding to their gracious ambiance. Even though I feel such a sense of awe when I drive through the streets, I have always felt a friendliness too. Maybe it's the little neighborhood park and tennis courts that make me think of family. There are HOA dues of $130 per month but no Mello Roos. Currently there are 7 homes for sale in this wonderful neighborhood ranging from just under $900,000 to $1,950,000. For more information on any homes for sale here in the Summit or other developments of its quality in our area, please contact me.
Jan. 26, 2008
Categorized in: Best Views
Tagged with: best finds, best views, custom, el dorado hills, folsom lake views, gated community, homes over one million dollars, sacramento valley views, villadoro neighborhood
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.
Nov. 1, 2007
Categorized in: Best Finds
Tagged with: best find, custom, el dorado hills, folsom lake views, gated community, homes over 1 million dollars
Jul. 5, 2007
Categorized in: Best Views
Tagged with: best finds, best views, custom, el dorado hills, el dorado hills view home, folsom lake views, highland hills, homes over 1 million dollars, sacramento valley views, sierra views
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.
Jul. 5, 2007
Categorized in: Best Neighborhoods
Tagged with: best views, custom, el dorado hills, folsom lake views, gate community, golf course community, golf course views, serrano
Jun. 7, 2007
Categorized in: Best Finds
Tagged with: best finds, best views, custom, el dorado hills, el dorado hills view home, folsom lake views, gated neighborhood, homes over 1 million dollars, summit
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.
Jun. 1, 2007
Categorized in: Best Views
Tagged with: best views, cutsom, el dorado hills, el dorado hills view home, folsom lake views, homes over 1 million dollars, sacramento city light views
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.
May. 29, 2007
Categorized in: Best Views
Tagged with: el dorado hills, folsom lake views
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