Royal Oaks, California

Nature meets Nurture....... A new home that envisions the future with Craftsman Architecture and a hint of Japanese design. This green construction has an automated solar electric and hot water system in tune with today's environmental concerns.
Green HomeSolar - Photovoltaic
$1,395,000Asking Price (USD)
$15,000Annual Property Tax
$150Annual Utility Cost
3,100Square Feet
4 / 2Beds / Baths
2.7 acresLot Size
2007Year Built

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Purchase Price ($)Down Payment
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Loan Amount
$1,116,000
Annual Interest Rate
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Loan Term (years)
Monthly Mortgage Payment
$8,033.75

What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

Meets and exceeds the requirements for NEW Construction green home standards for Monterey County. This home is both Active and Passive Solar and completed Nov.2007 1.Solar Hot Water 2.Solar Electric, photovoltaic system 3.2 by6 Framing 4. Natural Plaster Walls, no paint 5. Low water gardens and Landscaping 6. Sustainable Santos Mahogany Floors throughout home 7. Top Energy Efficient Appliances 8. Low Flow Toilets and Showers

Property Description

Find breathtaking 360 degree views on an estate setting with top of the world feeling and an easy travel destination. Located in Royal Oaks, its approximately 25 minutes to Santa Cruz, 30 to Carmel and San Jose, but you won't want to leave. This is a refuge from the world! This green construction has an automated solar electric system in tune with today's environmental concerns. Evening sunsets and lights are unbelievable! Its 2.6 acres offers sustainable low water gardening and ample level land. The exterior is a play of angles and designed to track the sun. Nearly 700 five foot redwood rafter tails, part of the passive solar system provide drama and shade to the many outdoor dining areas. The Interior space is elegant, open, compelling and wondrous! Providing a total living space on the main floor, the library mezzanine overlooks the two story living room. Fine furniture cabinetry with Japanese joinery are somehow feminine and abundant. Radiant heated Mahogany floors stretch throughout both levels. The detailed fir coffered ceiling in the dining room is in an easy conversation with the kitchen and outdoor spaces. There's a quiet dignity to this flowing 3100 square foot home. Materials of fir, mahogany, redwood, cherry, copper and glass have been transformed into works of art every place you look. The unique handmade hardware came from Portugal. The kitchen is fine tuned elegance. 3 copper hammered sinks, custom hood and floating glass bar are flooded with light from the hipped skylight. Guests really can't take it all in the first time. The guest bath has an amazing glass ceiling and the downstairs master bedroom is wonderfully romantic with its raised fireplace that looks out to nighttime lights or sunsets. Upstairs is the most incredible work-from-home office or impressive media room. The library mezzanine has comfortable window seating perfect for that summer read. The two covered porches are intimate and serenely beautiful. The 2nd master bedroom has its own marble steam shower and free floating bubble tub, hedonistic is good. A forward thinking buyer will recognize the favorable market conditions and value which makes this the investment opportunity of a lifetime. Priced well below construction and land costs, Offered at $1,395,000.

Neighborhood Description

The home is in a small gated community of 13 homes. It has 360 degree views to the Ocean, Mt. Madonna, and Mt.Toro. You also look down on the city lights and 400 feet down to large agricultural fields.

Market Area

This home is easily accessible. The roads are in excellent condition and just minutes to town. Hwy 1, north or South is approximately 10 minutes and Carmel and Santa Cruz and San Jose about 25 minutes. Hwy 101. is about 15 min. Wonderful markets, produce, fresh fish are in nearby Moss Landing.

Location of Home or Land

Suburban

Elevation of Home

Mountain

Air Quality

Agriculture in Areayes
Industry in Areano
Air Pollution in Areano
Pesticide Freeyes
Fragrance Freeyes
Cleaned with Green Productsyes

Interior Environment

Heating System
Fireplace
Hydronic Floor Heat (radiant)
Solar - Active
Solar - Passive
Cooling System
Passive Cooling
Ventilation System
Other
Whole House Filtration
None
Whole House Vacuumno

Energy & Water

Energy System
Solar - Photovoltaic
Water System
Well
Wastewater System
Septic System

Construction Information

Exterior Finish
Stucco
Interior Finish
Cement Plaster
Interior Paint
No VOC
Floor Material
Wood - Solid
Roof Material
Other
Window Material
Wood Dual Glazed
Metal Dual Glazed
Insulation Material
Fiberglass

Garage / Car Port

Garage / Carportyes
Garage Typeattached
Number of Cars2
Garage Area572 sqft

Property Website

Website: http://www.montereybaycraftsman.com

Contact Seller

Listing ID : 18894