Supersized Single Family Turtle Rock Home with a View
19 Rimrock $1,650,000
As you turn off Turtle Rock Drive and head up Rimrock the Turtle Rock hills loom at the top of the cul de sac. To the left sits 19 Rimrock, a supersized single family home on a supersized view lot. Part of the Highlands Lusk community, Bonita Canyon Elementary, Chaparral Park and Turtle Rock Community Park are just down the hill. Meanwhile, out In back there’s a million dollar view.
Being partial to natural settings instead of neighbors just over the fence and views that just won’t quit, I could easily rate this home a 10. Having an 8,276 sq. ft. lot ups the appeal too.
Significant Numbers: This two story, 5 bedroom, 2.75 bath home is 3,153 sq. ft. on an 8,276 sq. ft. lot. HOA dues are $169; $/sq. ft. is $523. Built in 1977, it is a custom Tartan plan remodeled, and it has been on the market about 12 days.
CloseUp: Everything clicks as you walk up the steps, take in the perfect landscaping and step inside. To your left, the step down living room with high ceilings, fireplace, and French mullioned windows framed with custom silken draperies sits next to the formal dining room.
The dining room has a dramatic James R. Moder chandelier and French doors opening onto a side patio. Brazilian cherry wood floors, vaulted ceilings, skylights, and multi windows are well used here.
The mood ticks up another notch as you head to the back of the home, where a huge open space offers a sleek kitchen on the left with casual dining area overlooking the patio, and bar, and large family room with a massive dark cherry wood entertainment center on the right. The spectacular finish is the stunning backyard, patio view straight ahead. Lavish parties, family festivities, and any other occasion that you can think of, are practically inevitable.
A bank of French doors take you out to the patio, lawn areas and a sweeping view of Shady Canyon, Bommer Canyon and city lights. Nightcap or morning coffee anyone?
The main floor also has an office/study suite with French doors opening onto an adjoining exercise area. This two room space would also work perfectly for a small library, music or other hobbies. It could also be considered for a downstairs bedroom if needed.
Heading upstairs, the five bedrooms with two baths includes the master suite with views, dressing area, bank of cabinets and closets, shuttered windows, and double vanity. There is also inside laundry upstairs.
Specifics:
Bedrooms, 5
Baths, 2.75
Double garage
Association pool, spa
Forced air heating, central air
Detached, no common walls
Irvine Unified School System
What could be considered here? A stunning view, secluded Turtle Rock location, and a supersize 8,000 sq. ft. plus lot, and a 3,000 plus sq. ft. home will all be weighed against the price. Recently I saw a Woodbridge condo right on the water that was approaching $2 million in asking price. Down the street in Woodbridge there were two million dollar properties that sold the first week they were listed. This home rivals all of them and includes similar top flight schools and recreational facilities.
Who will be enjoying the view at 19 Rimrock? A good sized active family looking for top schools, a first class entertainment venue, and a family base will be drawn to this location and this home. A lot of the same qualities that draw families to Quail Hill are here in abundance, with quite a bit more space.
Recent Listings: 14 Southern Wood, $1,299,000; 52 Valley Terrace, $1,529,000.
Recent Sales: 63 Sierra Elana, $1,450,000; 59 Valley Terrace, $1,500,000
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