501 West Las Palmas Drive, Fullerton

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501 West Las Palmas Drive, Fullerton

Offered at $1,199,000

Casa de Las Flores

• For additional information, please call us at (714)871-8808 or contact us via email at homes@bettyandjuhee.com.
• 4 Bedrooms, Bonus Room, 4 Baths
• Approximately 3,363 square feet of living space on an approximately 27,900 square foot lot
• Appropriately named Casa de Las Flores or House of Flowers, this captivating, one-of-a-kind property has been remodeled, expanded, and transformed over the past 26 years by its current owners into a distinctively rancho style estate.
• Located close to Laguna Lake on an expansive corner lot, this serene, single level custom home has been featured on home and garden tours for its early California architecture and sumptuous grounds.
• Architectural highlights include a custom red clay tile roof with wrought-iron enhanced extensions, thick block walls with adobe-style finish for year-round comfort, abundant thermal-pane glass doors and windows framed in wire-brushed red cedar, paver and wood flooring, multiple skylights, and dramatic plaster ceilings enhanced by straw and rough-hewn pole beams.
• Enhancing the vibrant front landscaping are a wide variety of native plants, trees, and flowers, plus a flowing stream and historic ox cart.
• An expansive circular driveway leads past the free-flowing landscaping to a welcoming veranda. The private veranda extends across the entire front of the home and hosts Saltillo tile flooring, four sets of atrium doors, and a large gathering area.
• Past the massive wood front door, enter the peaceful ambiance of a bygone era. Paver and wood flooring, sensational lighting fixtures, Southwest embellishments, and custom doors with hardware that was handmade in New Mexico are found throughout this special home.
• The charming living room hosts a fireplace and atrium doors to the veranda.
• Open to both the living room and the kitchen, the dining room features veranda doors, red cedar molding, and an impressive elk antler chandelier.
• In the kitchen, you will find an open beam ceiling, dual skylights, beautiful alder and glass cabinets, and an island with sink and removable serving cart. Professional appliances include a 6-burner gas cook top with grill and warming drawer, double ovens, and a Sub-Zero refrigerator-freezer. Piano hinged windows open fully to the backyard barbecue area.
• Off the kitchen, past a walk-through pantry area, is a full bath and large inside laundry room with backyard access.
• Several steps from the kitchen, you will find a fabulous bonus room boasting a tall ceiling with a decorative open beam, atrium side doors, and plaster walls accented with straw.
• A wood paneled and beamed cathedral ceiling, an eye-catching wagon wheel chandelier, and a wall of glass offering backyard views highlight the spacious family room.
• The master suite extends across the width of one end of the home. Two sitting areas are featured, one hosting a kiva fireplace and atrium doors to the front veranda and the other with atrium doors to the scenic backyard. The suite has two closets, one a walk-in, and dual attached bathrooms.
• There is an additional back bedroom with pool view, and a front bedroom with veranda access.
• Featuring a full bath and atrium door entry, the separate guest quarters are ideal for visitors or for use as an in-home office.
• Surrounded by lush palm trees, the spectacular backyard hosts a large covered patio, Wolf barbecue island, fireplace with seating area, koi pond, storage building, and a rock waterfall with water cascading between the large Pebble Tec spa and pool.
• An enormous (approx. 2,000 square foot), multi-level garage accommodates 3 cars and also offers a 40 foot long area, with 14 foot roll-up door and sewer dump, for convenient RV or boat parking.
• Award-winning schools include Laguna Road Elementary, Parks Junior High, and Sunny Hills High School.

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