Shady Oaks Ranch – A Gardner's paradise right where you might least expect it. Sometimes the very best properties are in unexpected places… This hidden gem, known as Shady Oaks Ranch, is a beautiful bit of country, just outside the city and overflowing with gorgeous flowers and trees. Who knew that you would find nearly 2 acres of magnificent landscaping with flowering plants; oak, maple, birch, redwood, and citrus trees; room for horses, dogs, chickens, vegetable gardens, and even a good-size vineyard surrounding the elegant custom home right here in Sacramento. there is also a guest house “Tahoe Cottage" and a pump house for the “liquid-gold” 50 gallons/minute well with room for tools and a studio. Main House Enter the main house, situated in this park-like setting, and the arched entryways invite you into the living room, dining room, kitchen, and bar area. Hand-painted murals and faux finished walls by artist, Diane Clark, beautify this home, which was completely reborn with a “down to the stubs” remodel in 1996. Arches and views Enter the arches into the living room with its vaulted ceiling, stone fireplace, custom cabinets, surround sound, hardwood floors and a view through the ivy-framed veranda to the solar-heated pool. Library and Formal Dining The library/dining room has bookcases, cabinets, a stone wall, and windows looking out at the flowering magnolia trees, and front island with its small pond, waterfall, rose bushes, and low-stone walls Kitchen Step into a little bit of Italy as you enter the kitchen with its hand-painted murals. The smartly laid-out kitchen has custom cabinets, vaulted ceiling with sky-lights and ceiling fan, movable island, small pantry, and his & her working areas with slate enhanced niches for spices and cook books. Master Suite with is own private covered veranda A lighted, coved-ceiling enhances the elegant champagne-tone master bedroom suite with restful sitting area, walk-in closets, pool view, and opens out to a large covered veranda. Through a pair of glass sliding doors step down into the ladies garden room with floral murals, a delightful place for a cup of tea. Master Bath The exquisitely painted master bath transforms one into an Italian garden setting with domed ceiling, skylight, travertine floor, jetted tub with view onto your own private garden setting. Outdoor living Step outside to entertain your friends with cool drinks on the veranda, dinner by the pool and a cool dip before bedtime. Host your friends, family or the company party in the perfectly landscaped backyard with a large grass area between the main house, the pool and the Tahoe Cottage. Tahoe Cottage (Guest House) Leading from the veranda walk down the steps to the Tahoe cottage with shingled exterior, shake roof, and large slate porch, which welcomes you though the “Mr. Ed” front door. The cottage is a perfect retreat for family and visiting friends. It has a bedroom, bathroom, great room, and a delightful sleeping porch. Knotty pine cabinets, southern yellow pine and Montana slate flooring, double-hung windows, French doors, and charming window seats grace the interior. The great room has a vaulted ceiling; custom river rock fireplace; surround sound; breakfast area looking out at the birch trees; kitchen with island, microwave, convection oven, BBQ, and storage space; a stack-able washer and dryer; and a porch that looks across to the pool.
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