Idyllwild | $1,089,000
Built in 1991, chalet-style retreat with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms on 1.3 acres.
This home is within 10 minutes of a brewpub, bakery, grocery store, and numerous restaurants and inns in the heart of this small mountain community. But the biggest draw of this place is its proximity to San Jacinto Mountains State Park. Hiking trails wind along San Jacinto Mountain, offering views of forest on one side and desert on the other.
This property is approximately 1 hour from Palm Springs and 1 hour 15 minutes from San Bernardino. Los Angeles or San Diego are about a two-hour drive, making the area a popular weekend destination.
size: 3,175 square feet
Price per square foot: $343
indoor: The house is at the top of a steep driveway.
There are stairs behind the front door that take you up to the main level. There is a small living area at the top of the stairs. The living room on the right has a fireplace set into the rock wall. The dining area opposite has large windows with mountain views.
The adjacent kitchen has gray and white cabinetry and a breakfast bar with space for three bar stools. (All furniture comes with the house.)
The two bedrooms are located off a short hallway leading from the living area. The main bedroom has an en suite bathroom and shares access to a long covered balcony with the adjoining bedroom. There is another full bathroom at the far end of the hall.
The other three bedrooms are on the entry level. One has two sets of bunk beds for him, and the other is currently being used as a home office. All three share a full bathroom. A living room with a Danish-style red stove and a cork-floored yoga studio are also on this level, with a door leading to the deck.
Outdoor space: The lower level deck is spacious with a wood-lined hot tub and plenty of space for entertaining. Off the main floor is a covered balcony with plenty of space for a dining table and grill. The driveway is wide enough to park 5 cars.
tax: $13,608 (estimated)
contact: Benjamin Kahle, Historic Real Estate Los Angeles, Compass, 310-779-4578, and Daniel Miracle, Cochran & Miracle Group, Compass, 805-364-1997. historyrealestatela.com or cochranmiraclegroup.com
Mendocino | $1.1 million
The cottage, built in 1976, is located on 4.5 acres and has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a one-bedroom, one-bathroom guesthouse.
The property is surrounded by a grove of mature redwoods and includes birdhouses to attract avian visitors and several patios for outdoor entertaining. It’s about a 5-minute drive from art galleries and coffee shops in the center of town. Van Damme State Park is also nearby, which offers hiking trails with ocean views and a wooden walkway through a grove of miniature trees known as the Pygmy Forest His Discovery Trail.
Santa Rosa is just over two hours away. It takes about 3 hours to drive to San Francisco. It’s a four-hour drive to Sacramento.
size: 2,551 square feet
Price per square foot: $431
indoor: Stone and wrought iron gates open from the street to a long driveway that leads to the detached garage and main residence.
The front door of the main house opens to a windowed mudroom with a skylight. Beyond that is an open living area with exposed beams and glass doors accessing the deck. At one end of this space is the kitchen. On the other side is the dining area. In between is a living area with a fireplace. The kitchen features stone counters, wood cabinets, and a center island with an integrated electric stove. An office area and full bathroom are also located on this floor.
Both bedrooms are located on the upper floor and are accessed by stairs from the living area. The master bedroom, located at the top of the stairs, is spacious with beamed ceilings and a built-in window seat. Another bedroom and bathroom are located on the opposite side of this floor.
A two-story guest house connected to the main house by a promenade, the first floor includes a living room with a white brick fireplace and a galley kitchen. The second floor bedroom has a balcony and a bathroom with Spanish-style tiled floors.
Outdoor space: Both the main building and the guest house have patios. The site also includes several flat open areas shaded by tall trees. The detached garage can accommodate two cars and has a loft that can be used as storage or training area.
tax: $12,756 (estimated)
contact: Sarah Schoeneman, Mendo Sotheby’s International Realty, 510-418-0070; Sotheby’s Realty.com
Riverside | $1.099 billion
Midcentury modern home with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom accessory unit on 0.4 acres.
The home was built in 1962 on a winding street near Mount Rubidoux Park, a popular spot for running and walking dogs. It’s about 5 minutes from the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Arts & Culture and the Fox Performing Arts Center, a 1929 theater in downtown Riverside. A rose garden and a lake with pedal boat rentals are also located about 5 minutes away at Fairmount Park.
UC Riverside’s main campus, home to more than 20,000 undergraduate students, is approximately 10 minutes away. Anaheim or Irvine in Orange County are about a 45-minute drive away. Downtown Los Angeles is about an hour away.
size: 2,654 square feet
Price per square foot: $1,809
indoor: Steps from the driveway lead to a brick patio surrounded by hedges. A few more steps lead to the front door, which opens to a living area with large windows overlooking the patio and palm trees beyond.
The living area connects to the dining area with fireplace. At the far end of the space is an updated kitchen with white cabinetry, a white subway tile backsplash, pendant lights hanging above the breakfast bar, and new stainless steel appliances including a built-in microwave. A powder room is also located in this part.
The hallway between the living and dining areas leads to the bedroom. One end of the primary bedroom has sliding glass doors leading to the pool area and an updated en-suite bathroom with a glass-walled walk-in shower. His other two bedrooms are on opposite sides of the hall. Both are large enough for a queen-sized bed, and one has direct access to the pool area. They share a bathroom with a combined bathtub and shower, and an adjacent washer and dryer.
The attached dwelling unit has its own entrance and features a full kitchen, bedroom, and full bathroom.
Outdoor space: The in-ground pool at the back of the house is surrounded by a concrete deck with space for lounge furniture. Tall palm trees grow on one side. There is a patio to the side of the house with views of the hillside. There is parking for 2 cars in the attached garage.
tax: $13,740 (estimated)
contact: James Monks, Windermere Tower Properties, 951-640-7469; windermere.com
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