Crooked Branch Street, Shingle Springs, CA - Out in the country but still less than 10 minutes to Highway 50 sits this beautiful Santa Barbara style villa on just over 5 acres. Built in 2006 with top of the line construction used throughout it includes 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a bonus-media room, office, and 2 laundry rooms in approximately 4611 square feet. The kitchen is a chef or entertainer's dream with two sinks, two dishwashers, double ovens, a large island with granite slab counters, and a six burner gas cook-top. The cabinetry here in the kitchen and throughout the home has a beauty that stands out. The family room has rustic beams in the ceiling and a precast Old-world fireplace that attribute to it's cozy feel. Downstairs are three of the bedrooms including the spacious master suite, guest bedroom, another bedroom currently used as an office. Upstairs is the bonus and the other two spacious bedrooms. Each of the two upstairs bedrooms has its own bathroom and door to the covered loggia that separates them. A custom wrought iron railing secures the loggia on the front making it a wonderful place to take in the sunrise or the beautiful Sierra views which in the winter and spring months includes the snow capped mountains you see here in the picture. In the back yard you can relax under the covered patio or cool off in the large salt water pool that includes automatic retractible cover. With 5 acres, there's plenty more room to spread out and it is even zoned as horse property if you so desire. This amazing home and property is offered for sale at $1,250,000.

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.