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This custom Craftsman hilltop estate within the prestigious Diablo Country Club is an impressive piece of property that begins at the gated private driveway. The generous 1.13-acre gated property at 2358 Caballo Ranchero Drive creates an ultra-private sanctuary with lush terraced gardens and open space on a gentle slope.
About 3,825 square feet of primarily single-level living space enjoys breathtaking optimal southern exposure views that sweep 180 degrees across the Mount Diablo foothills and beyond. The design offers an effortless indoor-outdoor flow to about 2,000 square feet of wrap-around Trex decking on two levels. A romantic arch of climbing roses is the gateway to the path to raised garden beds and the open space. Consider the possibilities of adding a guesthouse, a vineyard, a fruit tree orchard and more.
Natural light pouring through walls of windows illuminates the open floor plan that showcases hardwood flooring, dramatic vaulted ceilings, fresh interior paint, skylights and recessed lighting. There are four bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, and a large bonus/game room on the lower level. This room can accommodate a pool table, an office niche and a spacious seating area in front of the fireplace with a to-ceiling ledge stone surround. A slider opens to the wrap-around deck. This room also features a half bathroom that has convenient outdoor access as well.
A comfortable elegance permeates the formal living and dining rooms. A gas fireplace anchors the living room, and the dining room features decorative crown molding and is designed to accommodate large gatherings.
The gourmet kitchen and family room’s open-concept design creates an expansive space to gather. The kitchen is beautifully appointed with granite slab counters, a decorative tile backsplash, dual-tone cabinetry and a large island/breakfast bar with wine bottle storage. Stainless appliances include a Thermador oven, a four-burner cooktop, a built-in microwave and a Miele dishwasher. The adjacent family room also has a fireplace, and two sliding glass doors offer convenient access to the decks.
Walk out to a complete outdoor kitchen equipped with a Viking barbecue, cooktop, refrigerator, granite countertop and bar seating. Gather around the cook or relax in an outdoor living room in front of the gas fireplace with a stone surround. Multiple dining venues, a level lawn and terraced gardens take advantage of the fabulous views.
The primary suite is a private retreat with a vaulted ceiling, a walk-in closet and a sliding glass door to a front-facing deck. The en suite features beautifully updated finishes, a dual-sink vanity and an oversize shower.
Two bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bathroom with dual sinks and a tub/shower combination. One bedroom has sliding door access to the deck and a nearby full bathroom with a pedestal sink.
Additional features include a two-car finished garage with an epoxy floor, a large laundry room on the lower level with front-loading washer and dryer, an extra refrigerator and cabinets, cedar floors in the closets, and rubbed bronze hardware.
Diablo Country Club’s rich history, more than a century in the making, began when Diablo was the end of the railroad line and the summer destination for wealthy San Franciscans who longed for warmer temperatures and an escape from the city’s fog.
Once filled with summer cottages, many of which didn’t have kitchens because the residents took their meals at “the club,” Diablo today consists of about 400 homes nestled within less than 1 square mile. Diablo is filled with some of the more exclusive estates in the San Ramon Valley, just a short golf cart ride away from the historic country club.
Diablo residents celebrate a rich history and recognize and honor properties for upholding the charm of Diablo’s early years by awarding homes the Diablo’s Preservation Award and the Diablo Treasure Award for beauty and historical significance.
The Diablo Country Club turned into a world-class golf and country club in 1914. Designed by Jack Neville and William Watson, the par 71 course is still recognized as one of the most desirable courses in the San Francisco Bay Area. The club’s $31 million renovation includes a three-story, 15,000-square-foot Family Activity and Wellness Center and a renovation of the main clubhouse. Tucked in along Diablo Road, Diablo is just a short drive to freeways, downtown Danville, Walnut Creek BART, and top-rated schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District.
Price: $3,389,000
Where: 2358 Caballo Ranchero Drive, Diablo
Website: www.2358CaballoRanchero.com Shown by appointment only.
Listing agent: The Agency. Michelle Torretta. DRE# 01771420. (925) 876-1213. Michelle.Torretta@TheAgencyRE.com