Capetanios Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA - Situated within the prestigious neighborhood of Kalithea, rests this beautiful estate home with a backyard that looks like a resort.  The views here vary from mesmerizing night lights of the Sacramento Valley to peaceful Folsom Lake views. The home itself is exquisite!  It was built the the Mediterranean in style by William Stewart in 2004 with 4734 square feet that includes 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.  Each of the bedrooms has its own bathroom plus there is an additional full bathroom in the down stairs game room.   The detail and amenities here speak for the quality.  Both the formal living room and the family room have floor to ceiling stone fireplaces.  The kitchen is a chef's dream with stainless steel appliances by Wolfe and Bosch and include a six burner range with a pot filler, subzero refrigerator, warming draw, and all the regular appliances that have become standard for us today.  It was designed with black granite counter tops and tumbled stone and granite back splashes.  Off the back of the home, overlooking the back yard is a large covered deck running the length of the upstairs that you can access from both the family room and the Master bedroom suite.  In addition there is a courtyard off the kitchen where you can sit by the fireplace and enjoy the amazing views.   The amenities here go on and on.   It is listed at $1,425,000. 

The Kalithea neighborhood is one of the newest neighborhoods in El Dorado Hills.  It is a gated neighborhood where all of the homes are custom and many are lucky to have beautiful Sacramento Valley and Folsom Lake views.  Currently homes for sale are ranging from $999,000 to $2,449,000 and lots are ranging from $250,000 to $550,000.

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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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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.

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. 

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.      

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.