Paradise Found! From the moment the private drive gate opens you realize that you are in a special place. Driving down the tree lined drive takes you back 2 acres to a large resort style pool equipped with a diving and slide area as well as bench seating and a large cabana area. It is then that you notice the home ... stately and somewhat Santa Barbara. Not a trendy home, but something totally unique. As you drive past the home to the auto court the rest of the property is revealed. It is possible to live in luxury and benefit from a farmette lifestyle. There are 6 large bedrms all with ensuites and walkin closets plus three powder rooms. Don't miss the 7 car garage and the solar panel field (it is owned) that produces so much power elec bills average apprx only $225/month !! Once you enter the front door you are struck with the grandness of the front room with 20-foot beamed ceilings, a bar area looking straight through to the back yard and gorgeous resort style pool area. The gourmet kitchen is a home chef or busy moms' dream. It is equipped with double sinks, 2 dishwashers and double ovens, a warming drawer, ice maker, separate subzero refrigerator, and freezer, as well as a two-drawer snack refrigerator and an in-wall coffee maker. The pantry is huge with saloon doors opening for hands free entrance and exit. The home has 3 levels with the main floor including 4 bedrooms, double desk area for studying, grand living room, kitchen, family room, mudroom, and the most spacious laundry/craft/sewing room/office you could ever need. It is 250 square feet with a 9x3.5-foot island for massive amounts of laundry or laying out yards of fabric. The double stacked washers and dryers make laundry day a breeze. Each spacious bedroom has its own full bath with granite countertops and walk-in closet.
As you take the beautiful wrought iron staircase upstairs you will find a full master suite and private home office with beautiful built-in cabinets. The loft is an excellent place to enjoy a nice book or a sunset view. The master bedroom is truly a retreat with its own patio deck overlooking the pool. Many beautiful sunrises will be enjoyed from this spot. It is equipped with a fireplace a large, jetted tub, 2 head shower and double vanities, and a large custom closet.
This home has a 24KW solar system creating a huge electricity savings. The back pasture is large enough for multiple varieties of livestock. There is a 30x45 pole barn with tack room and multiple stalls where animals can be shaded. Between the large field, the 4 5x20 raised garden plots, and 17 fruits trees (over 80 trees in all), it is quite possible for a family and more to be food sustainable. The basement touts a 350 square foot storage room perfectly suited for any type of temperature-controlled storage whether it be food or holiday decor. No need for attic space, this home has mass amounts of storage.
The bright and large "walk-out" basement is home to "all things" entertaining: Twenty-six hundred square feet of family fun opportunities. Step out to an open and bright patio, Diner style kitchenette with banquette table seating. It is a favorite late night movie spot that pairs beautifully with the 9-seat movie theater.
Parking is never a concern with the oversized 3 and (possibly 4) car garage with a level 2 electric car charger. The second garage has 4 car/toy/equipment/workshop capability There is also shaded 2 car parking spots.
Some other interesting features include gorgeous reclaimed barnwood floors on main level grand areas, stairs and office, Lutron lighting control system, automated window coverings in all rooms, misting system on the back patio, Pella wood windows a zipline and so much more.
The west 1.25 acre parcel is a separate parcel and is included in the total sq. footage of 202,301 sq. feet.