Aldea Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA - I saw this house on tour a couple weeks ago and have been anxious to find the time to tell you about this "best find" because it is truly magnificent!   It was built in 2007 on approximately .43 acres behind the guard gates of the prestigious Serrano Country Club, on a street dotted with majestic native oaks.  It is a Santa Barbara style designed by Murray Duncan, who I have learned, designed one of the homes in the 2005 Dream Home Showcase that was held in Lincoln, CA.  It was expertly crafted and detailed from the finish work to the extensive use of granite, stone, and wood used throughout. You'll find such things as Anderson windows and doors; crown molding; and designer lights and custom soffits.  Though it is large, approximately 4812 square feet, the gathering areas that include several patios, an interior courtyard, an upstairs balcony, and a theater make it very inviting.  The kitchen is a dream with professional appliances (including 2 dishwashers!) , a butler's pantry with a warming drawer, furniture style cabinetry, and a walk in pantry.  There in the nook area you'll also find a fireplace (one of my favorite features but seldom found in a kitchen).   The family room is over-sized with a box-beam ceiling, a stone cast fireplace, and hand scraped hickory plank floors. The home has several other fireplaces including one in the master bedroom, one in the upstairs family room, one in the down stairs family room, and one in the interior courtyard.  In addition to the master, there are 3 other bedrooms and a total of 5 bathrooms. This incredible house is currently listed at $1,299,000. 

 For more information on this home or others like it in El Dorado Hills email me at driley@golyon.com. or visit my website at www.DeeDeeRiley.com and click on one of the links at the top of the page.

Greenview Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA - The amazing custom homes inside the Serrano Country Club gates never cease to wow me.  This fabulous home was built in 2003 on lot almost 3/4 of an acre in size and backing to a greenbelt.  It is superbly crafted in what I'd call a modern style with approximately 4324 square feet, 5 bedrooms, and 4.5 bathrooms.  Giving way to that modern feel were the walls of windows off the back of the home where the kitchen and family room look out to the vanishing edge pool and the greenbelt behind it that you see in the third picture.  The kitchen  is truly gourmet with top of the line appliances, granite counters, European cabinetry, and a large walk-in pantry.  The master suite has it's own balcony and access to the back yard which is equipped with every amenity you could imagine in addition to the pool - spa, water slide, fire-pit, outdoor kitchen with built in BBQ, and a fireplace.  The home also has a separate guest house with a full bath and a kitchen that also has access to the back yard.  Something I have not seen before but definitely impressed me was a Jack-N-Jill closet for the junior bedrooms.  It is listed at $1,299,000.  

To see all homes for sale in El Dorado Hills over $1,000,000 visit my website at DeeDeeRiley.com and click on the link at the top of the page. 

El Dorado Hills is a wonderful community and I am proud to call it home.  If you would like more information please email me at driley@golyon.com    

Breese Circle, El Dorado Hills, CA -  Excluding my Best Deal November blog on Souza which is still for sale at $524,900 or $97.31 per square foot, my Best Deal October blog on Montrose also still for sale at $429,900 or $104.62 per square foot, and a Pulte new Construction 3800 square feet, 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home in the development of Laurel Oaks for $499,990 or $131.58 per square foot, this is the lowest price per square foot home you'll find in El Dorado Hills today.  The amazing thing about this home is that it sits inside the guard gates of the Serrano Country Club where some of the most expensive custom homes in El Dorado Hills are located.  The bank owned home was custom built in 2003 on .627 acres.  It has approximately 4370 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.  It is listed as $579,900 or $132.70 per square foot. 

To give you perspective on the this price I've pulled the latest statistics from our Trendgraphix which are based on sales from  the month of January.  There were 19 non- bank owned sales in El Dorado Hills where the average square foot price was $187.  Looking at bank owned only, there were 10 sales averaging $137 per square foot.  Interestingly, the average sold price was $481,000 just $1 lower than it was in January 08.  The difference is that people are just getting a lot more for their money.  

To see our Trendgraphix by county for the Sacramento Region click here. 

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If you would like me to put you on an automated email search for properties like this, please email me at driley@golyon.com.

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Nebbiolo Court, El Dorado Hills, CA - Just inside the guard gates of Serrano Country Club, this low maintenance home is absolutely beautiful.  It was built as a semi-custom by John Laing Homes in 2003 but upgraded throughout in 2007 with such things as travertine floors, cherry cabinets with pull out shelving, California closets, Plantation shutters, and a built-in  BBQ.  This beautiful home is located just a short distance from the Serrano club house and golf course.  It is approximately 2255 square feet, includes 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, and is currently listed at $595,000.  Please email me for more information. 

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Renaissance Way, El Dorado Hills, CA -  This single story semi-custom sprawls out on just under .5 acres inside the guard gates of Serrano Country Club in the Donatello  Community built by Greenbriar Homes.  One of the things that makes this community of homes stand out are the beautiful majestic oak trees that surround them. The homes themselves are very large are beautifully built.  The well designed floor plan of this home includes approximately 4100 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a library.  The breakfast nook opens to a covered patio overlooking the beautiful pool, spa, and gardens.   The master bedroom, living room, and dining rooms all enjoy the views of the backyard while the library sits off the front of the home and opens to the courtyard.  This "best find" is listed at $1,000,000.  Please email me for more information. This home sold 11/26/2008.  

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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.