12228 Santa Teresa Dr, San Ramon, CA 94583

Visit: http://www.12228santateresa.com/ - San Ramon’s Rancho Ramon neighborhood, a popular and desirable area, is ideally located near parks, shopping, freeway access and highly acclaimed schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. Beautiful curb appeal, lush landscaping and towering trees create a welcoming and peaceful feeling to the neighborhood where children can play, and neighbors can greet one another while taking a leisurely stroll or morning run. Conveniently located less than a mile to Montevideo Elementary School and Park, and about a mile to California High School. Hop on the popular Iron Horse Trail and jog or bike ride to the San Ramon Community Center and Central Park, the library and shopping at the Marketplace, Iron Horse Middle School, or the new City Center at Bishop Ranch slated to open this fall. A beautifully updated and meticulously maintained home showcases about 2,450 square feet of living space on two levels with four bedrooms and three baths including a main level guest room/office and full bathroom. The almost quarter acre level property is wrapped in mature trees and lush foliage and features park-like front landscaping, quiet retreat space, and a spectacular backyard ideally designed for entertaining, play and private relaxation. A sparkling, resurfaced pool with decorative tiles is surrounded by a spacious patio, sprawling lawn, and terraced garden beds. Wide and gated side yards offer plenty of room for raised vegetable garden beds, dog run, additional storage shed or more. Stylish upgrades throughout the home include richly stained and wide planked hardwood floors, soaring vaulted ceilings, crown molding, stylish light fixtures, wood blinds, and a completely redesigned chef’s kitchen complimenting the open floor plan. An abundance of natural light illuminates this home and Milguard dual pane vinyl windows include multiple oversized transoms. A double door entry opens onto a spacious foyer with tile floor and two-story ceiling. Step down into the formal living room with vaulted ceiling that features a front-facing sliding glass door. The adjacent dining room also has a vaulted ceiling and view of the backyard gardens. A granite slab, bull nose edged breakfast bar overlooks the living and dining rooms and creates an ideal gathering space or serving area. The kitchen is well appointed with travertine flooring, granite counters and backsplash, dual KitchenAid ovens, GE Profile five-burner cooktop and microwave, and dishwasher. A large window over the double sink provides a great view of the backyard activities. Step down into the spacious family room. This room features a wood burning fireplace with stone surround and wood beam mantel, large window and sliding glass door to the patio and pool. The updated bathrooms feature tile flooring, furniture-style vanities with granite counters, and new fixtures and mirrors. The downstairs bathroom features a stall shower and access to the backyard. Three bedrooms upstairs all have plush carpeting and include a large bedroom with separate sitting room and walk-in closet. The master bedroom is beautifully designed with a walk-in closet and two sliding, divided glass doors that open onto a front-facing terrace with west-facing hillside views. Sliding glass doors on the opposite side open to a private terrace with views of the trees and an ideal retreat space to curl up with a good book or to enjoy that morning cup of coffee as you watch the sun rise. The master bathroom, also completely updated, features a granite, dual-sink, furniture-style vanity, chrome fixtures, crown molding and shower/tub combination with decorative tile surround. Additional features include a three-car garage with deep storage space and utility sink, new garage doors, updated water heater and HVAC. A custom designed pull down ladder offers easy access to a spacious attic for additional storage.