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Stunning California Estate - 204 Glenwood Court, Alamo CA

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www.204Glenwood.com www.TheSchlendorfTeam.com On a knoll with breathtaking views of Mt. Diablo and the foothills this home has beautiful grounds that include extensive landscaped beds, lush lawns, a stunning Heritage oak tree, redwoods, lovely pool and spa (with newer Pebble-tech finish), built-in BBQ, and newly re-finished tennis court. This is one of the most perfect settings in the area and is ideally located within walking distance to elementary, middle and high schools. A beautiful custom front entry door with sidelights opens to the spacious foyer. In view is the light filled sitting room with cathedral ceiling, graceful columns and Anderson sliding doors to the backyard patio. To the right of the foyer, there is a step down living room with large picture bay window, crown molding, sconces and recessed spot lighting. An elegant formal dining room has recessed spot lighting, crown molding, beautiful iron light fixture and bay window. The Cook’s Kitchen is the center of home with old-world elegance and features that include large island and breakfast bar, granite counters, custom cabinetry, heated tile floor, instant-hot, recessed and pendant lighting, built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, Dacor 6-burner gas cooktop, two Dacor ovens, Fisher & Paykel drawer dishwasher and large walk-in pantry. Glass cabinets for display and custom moldings to compliment the cabinets add to the “old-world” feel. Custom cabinets include spice storage, recipe drawers, an appliance garage and pullouts for large items. The spacious breakfast room with custom shutters and bead board walls and ceiling has access to outdoor patio and backyard from Anderson sliding door. Fabulous family room adjacent to kitchen features recessed ceiling, crown molding, built-in media center, new carpet (September 2014) and newer cast stone fireplace. The adjacent office/study area features two built-in desk areas, cabinets and drawers, display shelves and task lighting. The Master Bedroom Retreat is spacious and private with Venetian plaster fireplace with gas insert and blower, coffered ceiling, ceiling fan, three skylights and Anderson sliding doors to the enclosed sunroom. The updated Master Bath is a spa-worthy haven complete with a generous sized tub and picture window looking out at Mt. Diablo, heated towel rack and flooring, separate walk-in glass enclosed shower with bench, separate vanities with granite tops. There are two very spacious customized walk-in closets with windows. The bonus/game room features tile flooring, game room light fixture, custom built-in media and storage cabinets. Located near the main living area, the guest bath features granite counter and walk-in glass enclosed shower. Three additional bedrooms are located in the bedroom wing with its spacious, wide hallway that also has a door leading to the backyard patio and spectacular view of Mt. Diablo. The first bedroom has large walk-in closet, picture windows with custom blinds, crown molding and ceiling fan. The second bedroom has built-in display shelves and cabinets, ceiling fan and organized mirrored closet. The third bedroom has an en-suite with glass enclosed shower, customized walk-in closet and built-in display shelves and cabinets. The hall bath has granite counters, glass enclosed shower with bench. The shower is outfitted with luxurious steam shower with multiple shower-heads. The detached Guest House has a full bath with heated towel rack, glass-enclosed shower that is located on first floor (that is perfect for a pool bath too!). Upstairs is a spacious room with vaulted ceiling, mini-kitchen that includes sink and microwave. Three French doors lead to a covered deck that over looks the tennis court and hills beyond. Outfitted with ceiling fan, built-in Murphy bed and media cabinets and surround sound, allowing for a multiple purpose space. On the far side of the Guest House is a wonderful garden/potting room with large sink, counter top and built-in cabinets. The secluded backyard is the ultimate retreat for relaxation and an enormous extension of the estate with beautiful pool and spa, great patio areas for al fresco dining, outdoor kitchen and tennis court (recently redone). The pool has newer Pebble-tech finish and features a separate spa with water feature that cascades into pool and built-in slide. The outdoor kitchen has spacious counter/buffet area, dining area, bbq and refrigerator. Flagstone paths lead to a private patio off the bedroom wing of house that offers a breathtaking view of Mt. Diablo and the foothills. Garden beds bordered by a wrought iron fence include roses, rhododendron, lilies, dahlias, grasses, magnolia trees, pentstemon, Chinese lantern and redwoods. The front orchard has a dozen fruit trees including two plum, two orange, a grapefruit, two pomegranate, two lemon an apricot. 204 Glenwood Court, Alamo CA