August 2020 - Luxury Market Report for Placer County

August 2020 - Luxury Market Report for Sacramento County

3242 Kensington Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

Beautiful craftsman home, across the street from the Overlook Park with its own park-like backyard! This 2,342 square foot floor plan is deceiving, it feels much larger! It offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a formal living, dining room, a family room, and a 3 car garage. The kitchen features two ovens, a gas cooktop, dishwasher, microwave, a dining bar, a built-in desk, and a dining nook. The kitchen overlooks the family room with a cozy brick fireplace and picturesque windows with views of the large backyard. Upstairs, the three bedrooms are located near the master suite. The master bedroom boasts tall ceilings and double walk-in closets. The spa-like bathroom includes dual sinks, a soaking tub, and a shower stall.

The backyard offers a large concrete patio, a spacious lawn, mature trees, garden boxes, and an upper deck that overlooks the enchanting grounds. Located in the desirable neighborhood of Winterhaven, there are no Mello-Roos or HOA. Walking distance to Lake Forest Elementary & Marina Middle School. Minutes from Folsom Lake.

Listed at $659,000

8026 Avanti Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

Stunning energy efficient Blackstone home with owned solar! This single story 3 bed/2 bath residence offers an open & bright floor plan with stunning valley views. The gourmet kitchen features white cabinetry, gray-colored granite counters, and stainless appliances. The kitchen overlooks the dining area and family room. The spacious master suite offers a shower stall, soaking tub, dual sinks, and a walk-in closet. The other two bedrooms are located near the secondary bathroom and laundry room. Retreat to the low maintenance yard with views of the Sacramento Valley.

Blackstone community amenities include a 10,500 square foot clubhouse called The Club. This residents-only clubhouse contains 3 pools, a spa, fitness facility, aerobics room, locker rooms, massage room, children's playroom, a large multi-purpose gathering area with adjoining kitchen and a cozy living room. Approximately 350 acres are dedicated to open space where trails ribbon throughout the community.

Listed at $519,000

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4 Ideas for Transforming Your Accessory Building

Having an accessory building on your property has the potential to add substantial value. Oftentimes, however, that potential is never fully realized, as they’re frequently left unfinished and used as storage spaces. If your accessory building is approved to be used as a living space or dwelling, here are several ideas for transforming it into a valuable feature. 

Exercise and Wellness Space
Imagine having a separate area where you can escape to for a quick workout followed by a few minutes of pampering yourself. Well, you can certainly make that a reality. After all, a small yoga studio or exercise area and a few spa-like features, such as a steam shower and a massage room, don’t require all that much space. Plus, with a growing demand for home gyms and wellness areas, this is an investment that’s sure to appeal to luxury homebuyers in the future. 

Kids’ Space
As the children get bigger, it’s only natural that the house will start to feel smaller. When that day comes, you can put your accessory building to use by creating a fun hangout area for the kids. From arts and crafts stations to a game room with ping pong and air hockey, there are endless possibilities to transform this into a place they’ll love for years to come. 

Home Office
A fully-equipped work space is one of the most important features these days. For some people, however, all of the distractions found at home can make it difficult to be productive. If you’re the type who needs a change of scenery before sitting down to work, then converting your accessory building into a stunning office is sure to be a good use of this space, while also adding value to your home. 

Guest Accommodations
Self-contained guest accommodations are one of the greatest luxuries that a home can have when friends or family are visiting, especially for extended stays. Everyone can feel much more comfortable in their own space without imposing and all it takes is a thoughtfully designed bedroom with a few essential living features.