Elegant Hilltop Estate with Breathtaking Views in Sonora – 4 Bed, 4 Bath

Welcome to one of Sonora’s true gems—an architect-designed hilltop residence nestled in the heart of California’s Gold Country and just one hour from Yosemite National Park. This beautifully landscaped 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home – with option to buy -- offers nearly 2,800 square feet of refined, luminous space, perfect for families, retirees, refugees from the crowded Bay Area, professionals and entrepreneurs who work from home. All this serenity and natural beauty is just 5 minutes from Sonora’s historic Gold Rush era downtown, bustling with antique shops, boutiques and international restaurants. The home’s entrance is a two-tiered front porch bordered with Mexican accent tiles and a stucco arch framing the front yard. You enter into a luminous foyer with cathedral ceilings, a skylight, and a sweeping curved staircase overlooking the elegant living room. Three large bedrooms radiate outward from the overlook. The chef’s kitchen is outfitted with gorgeous Moroccan granite countertops, custom oak cabinetry, and a bright hexagonal breakfast nook. The kitchen, adjoining den and large redwood deck all overlook meadows and the forested grandeur of the Sierra foothills. “Stunning” best describes the master bedroom suite. The bedroom, with cathedral ceiling, opens onto a second spacious deck showcasing panoramic views of the hills and town. The huge master bath culminates in a luxurious Jacuzzi bath elegantly set in an octagonal space. A large bonus room completes the suite, perfect for fitness equipment, movies, or office space. The mansion-like home is luxuriously landscaped featuring mature fruit trees -- fig, apricot, peach, persimmon, cherry, and plum. A spacious circular Italian tile patio, surrounded by lush vegetation, is a seductive arena for work, socializing and reflection. The encircling Japanese maples, lilacs, a magnificent dogwood tree, rosemary bushes and seven towering cypress trees turn it into a magical zone. A column of golden ginkgo trees and maples bring autumnal glow to the property. Additional features and attractions: ☻ Central A/C and ceiling fans in every room ☻ Three walk-in closets and abundant storage throughout ☻ The home is steps away from a nature preserve featuring trails to vistas of the town and countryside ☻ Nearby Gold Rush era towns, each with its unique charm, movie set authenticity and enticing shopping ☻ Minutes from Sonora is Columbia -- California’s most perfectly preserved Gold Rush era town. It’s an authentic, fully functional town with atmospheric eateries, antique bars, costumed shopkeepers and horse-drawn carriages. A gold mining creek, ghost tours, and year-round festivals draw international travelers and natives. ☻ Two minutes to Sonora High School ☻ A 15-min. drive to Columbia Junior College, its curriculum ranging from computer graphics to forestry and the performing arts ☻ One half hour to Groveland, a portal to Yosemite National Park ☻ Two hours to Sacramento and 135 miles from San Francisco ☻ Abundant opportunities for boating, swimming, caving, winery tours, etc. ☻ Ten minutes to Sonora Regional Medical Center, the largest hospital in the county ☻ Sonora’s host of cultural enticements – theaters, music of all kinds, year-round festivals and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy one of Sonora’s most stunning hilltop homes – truly a rare find, where serenity and excitement co-exist, taking quality of life to a whole new level. Small Dogs are considered solely at the discretion of the homeowner and an additional monthly increase in rent of $45/month per pet may apply. Photos displayed for this property are deemed reliable, but are not a guaranteed representation of the subject property. Renters must obtain a liability insurance policy as a requirement of tenancy. Twelve (12) month lease term minimum unless otherwise stated. Security deposit required prior to move in. Minimum security deposit equal to one (1) months rent. Due to restrictions in California regarding increased security deposits, Landlord reserves the right to decline an applicant at the advertised rental rate and offer a higher rental rate to offset any perceived or actual risk associated with an applicant's household eligibility.