Supersized Woodbridge Condo

55 Pinewood $999,000

If you turn off of Yale and wind back through the North Lake area of Woodbridge, there is a supersized condo all the way at the end of the cul de sac, at 55 Pinewood. This condo may be the one that most condos want to be.

Totally remodeled and expanded, the home has grown to 3,157 sq. feet with 4 bedrooms, and 3.5 baths, including a master retreat, an office and a bonus room. The end result is a sleek condo with some nice options.

Significant numbers: Built in 1977, this two level home has been on the market about 30 days, and is $315/sq. ft.

CloseUp: Double doors open into a large tiled entry with a step down family room and nicely finished patio straight ahead. Carpeted stairs to the second level are on the right and a dining area and kitchen are off to the left. The master retreat is also on the main floor around to the right.

The family room with fireplace has French doors opening onto a large professionally landscaped backyard with custom fireplace, fountain and built-in barbecue and gas range. There is also a large side yard.

Overall, this polished condo has a take charge attitude. It could hold a whole tribe of family, friends and relatives, or handle a good sized guest invasion, staging a big party and housing out of town guests. The open floor plan on the main floor and extra bedrooms can easily manage the traffic.

Newly painted throughout, the pale beige color scheme is accented with coordinating tile and thick cocoa carpeting. Striking tile insets and niches are used in the kitchen, baths and hall.

The family kitchen fits right into the main floor hub of activity with good sized granite counters, stainless appliances, custom cabinetry and recessed lighting.

The master suite is a well designed retreat with jacuzzi and shower and his and hers vanities. There are also two other good sized bedrooms with private baths on the main floor. Upstairs, the bedrooms are good sized, and one has French doors opening onto a small balcony. The laundry is inside and there is an attached double garage.

Specifics:

Bedrooms, 4

Baths, 3.5

Double garage

Cooling: Dual zone AC system, central heating

Community Barbecue, Playground, Spa

Community clubhouse(s), tennis courts

Irvine Unified School District

What is important here? The choice North Lake Woodbridge location, paired with so much space will be considered along with the immaculate finish and numerous upgrades. Single family versus condo will be the other question with individual priorities weighing in.

In a changing market it will be interesting to see how this newly remodeled and greatly expanded home will do. Recently there were several quick sales of good sized single family homes in the same price range in the South Lake area of Woodbridge.

Who will be attracted to 55 Pinewood? A large family could be looking for the top schools nearby, and all of Woodbridge’s recreational facilities. The main floor master retreat, office, den and bedrooms, offer flexible space for people who travel, work at home, and entertain a lot.

Recent nearby listings: 10 Woodflower, $1,200,000 ; 17 Brookdale, $978,000.

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