Bordered by a woodland greenbelt and the 4th tee and fairway of the Falls Golf Course with gorgeous Mt. Diablo and hillside views looming on the horizon, this custom home’s more than 6,650 square feet of exquisitely designed living space offers an abundance of opportunities for multi-generational living with additional flexible space to customize for your lifestyle.
Its half-acre lot located within the gates of the exclusive Blackhawk Country Club is a private sanctuary filled with mature foliage, more than a dozen towering redwoods and colorful Japanese maples that dot the landscape and wrap around a backyard poised for entertaining or relaxing poolside. Multiple French doors access the backyard space while picture windows frame its natural beauty.
There are 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms with the potential for up to 8 bedrooms. The two-level home currently includes a dedicated office/library beautifully updated with African mahogany paneling and built-ins with fireplace, wet bar, wine refrigerator, hammered copper sink, and access to a private patio; a bonus/workout room with a sauna and steam shower; and main-level game room. There are 3 staircases to the upper floor, including a front sweeping staircase.
A luxurious master suite, guest suite, and two bedrooms with a Jack and Jill bathroom are on the upper floor. Additionally there is an expansive upper level private suite ideal for au pair or in laws with living room space, cedar-lined closet, full bathroom, and view windows. A two-bedroom, two-bath private apartment can easily be created in this wing utilizing the existing staircase and separate entry. There is also ample room for an elevator.
Just off the expansive two-story foyer, the formal living and dining rooms offer elegant entertaining spaces. Chair rail molding wraps around the dining room that features a recessed niche for a buffet, front facing windows with a view of the rose garden, and nearby butler0s pantry with beveled glass-faced cabinetry and granite counter. Stately columns define the step-down living room that features a fireplace with marble surround, and crown molding. A wall of window perfectly frames the backyard0s cascading waterfall with a pair of French doors providing access to the patios.
A wall of cobblestone wraps around a gas fireplace in the spacious family room that has an exposed beam ceiling, walk-around bar, and custom cabinetry with pullout shelving, and 60-inch flat screen.
The gourmet, eat-in kitchen is a popular gathering space that easily connects to the Ipe deck, outdoor dining areas and backyard. This generous kitchen space is well-appointed with granite counters, custom cherry cabinetry, window seat and updated Dacor™ appliances include an indoor grill, dual ovens, warming drawer, and six-burner cooktop in addition to dual Bosch™ dishwashers and a SubZero Pro 48 refrigerator with glass door.
Behind a double door entry is the sumptuous master retreat and beautifully renovated spa-inspired bathroom. A dual-sided fireplace with marble surround and quartz hearth, built-in cabinetry, and wet bar creates a cozy sitting room. The bedroom on the other side of the fireplace has a vaulted ceiling, and more built-in cabinetry. An automated skylight welcomes natural light and cool breezes.
Read or daydream on the recessed window seat that offers wonderful views of the backyard and blooming trees or venture out onto the private balcony and be serenaded by the sounds of the fountain.
The bathroom was masterfully renovated with comfort in mind and includes travertine floors, a volcanic limestone freestanding bathtub in a matte finish, oversized walk-in shower, two separate vanities with quartz counters and brushed bronze fixtures, two skylights, dramatic up lighting, and his and her walk-in closet room with built-in dresser drawers and shelves.
The private outdoor sanctuary features multiple gathering spaces on an Ipe deck with a decorative custom wrought iron detailed railing, loggia, and patios. Lush landscape wraps around the pool and lawn.
Two bedrooms share a renovated Jack and Jill bathroom that includes a dual sink vanity, marble counters, deep storage closet, and shower/tub combination with glass French door enclosure. A guest bedroom suite has a double door entry, crown molding, two double-door closets with organizers, and an en suite bathroom with marble counter and oversized shower.