Wendy Moore. Alain Pinel Realtors
  • Wendy Moore, DRE #01408930 | Alain Pinel Realtors
  • 601 Sycamore Valley Road West, Danville, CA 94526
  • Office: 925-682-3255 | Fax: 925-682-6556
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"Merritt Estates" - 5530 Merritt Drive : Concord, CA Asking: $799,000

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  • Wendy Moore
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  • Wendy Moore
    Alain Pinel Realtors
  • Office 925-682-3255
    Cell 925-570-5187
    email wmoore@apr.com
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Situated in a quiet low traffic hillside subdivision called "Merritt Estates" this location offers easy access to shopping, schools & transportation. This executive style residence was built in 1981. A contemporary three story home with a spacious floor plan includes 4 bedrooms & 3 baths, 3,714 Sq. Ft. +/- living area and a large 33,500 Sq. Ft. +/- lot.

The newly painted wood exterior adds to the curb appeal of this home. The formal living room, dining room and family room all have panoramic views of the Pleasant Hill ridgeline, Martinez & Benicia waterways as well as the entire City of Concord. The living room has a gas burning fireplace & family room has wood burning fireplace. The remodeled kitchen is finished with granite countertops & custom hand-made European cabinetry with new hardware that creates a simple style for cooking. The kitchen has upgraded stainless steel appliances and gas stove top and granite countertops. The kitchen is well lit with both recessed and pendant lighting. Off of the kitchen is a casual dining area which has a large pantry and patio slider that leads to the backyard deck and patio which is perfect for entertaining large gatherings. Limestone, tile, laminate and carpet flooring throughout.

The interior has been painted with neutral tones with the addition of new crown molding, baseboards, door casing & window trim. New doors & hardware have been installed throughout as well. New lighting & ceiling fans have been installed in several rooms. Several bedrooms have sliders that lead to the private decks or the large expansive deck that leads around the entire house. The upstairs inside laundry provides convenience and has abundant storage cabinet space. There are two large master suites which both lead to newly updated baths. The master bedroom has a cozy sitting area with gas fireplace with solid granite mantle. The master bath has large separate walk-in closet with organizers. The master bathroom has Limestone flooring as well as granite counter tops & shower walls and a custom jetted tub.

The lower level bonus room can be utilized as a game room, office or guest bedroom. An unfinished basement offers potential for an au pair or in law unit. Retaining walls surround the terraced landscaping which is equipped with an automated commercial irrigation & drip system. A spacious three car garage includes built-in storage cabinets & workbench with side yard access to additional under deck storage. This home has recently been updated throughout and has over $350K in upgrades! Quality craftsmanship throughout! This property is a must see!

Highlights of this property
  • Upper level hallway
    • Limestone floors
    • Custom Faux Painted main wall
    • Crown, door, and floor molding
    • Laundry Room: Custom Cabinets throughout with extensive storage capacity and broom closet
    • Removable counter top over the washer and dryer, which provides easy access to the appliances, but allows for a large folding tabler
    • Tile floors
    • large roll out laundry hamper
    • High end washer and dryer which remain with the home
    • Floor, door molding
  • Second Master Bedroom/Guest Bedroom Suite
    • Private deck accessed through sliding glass door
    • Pella wood and aluminum clad sliding glass door
    • Extensive crown, door, window and floor molding
    • Walk in closet with closet organizer
    • Private en-suite bath
    • Full walk-in shower with heavy glass sliders
    • Marble flooring
    • Custom vanity with custom set tile pattern
    • Custom tile work in the shower area
    • Kohler tub and sink
    • new plumbing and electrical throughout
    • Large linen closet
  • Additional Features
    • Large 3 car garage with built-in storage cabinets and work table area.
    • Additional under the house storage area, behind garage.
    • Area behind garage has the potential for expansion into a full in-law unit with bath. Engineered plans available but need to be updated.
    • Lot has potential for possible subdivision.
    • Professional grade irrigation system for entire landscaped area. 2 controllers. System has capacity to be expanded to cover upper level hillside. Commercial grade, raisers, nozzles, pipe, valve boxes and shut offs. Same type of system installed at various locations at the UC Berkley campus, Oakland Zoo, and various Contra Costa and Alameda County schools.
    • Plumbed in gas line for gas BBQ.
    • Deck access from Breakfast Room/Kitchen area, as well as from Family room area.
    • Rear yard access from Hall Bathroom area.
    • Rear yard and side yard access from both lower level bedrooms.
    • Front yard access from lower level bonus room area.
    • Additional faucets installed at all levels of decks, off of front entry, lower level bonus room entry, and side yard off of bedroom area, as well as rear yard has a faucet head, and the side yard deck has a faucet head.
  • Lower Level Bonus Room
    • Can be used as additional bedroom, game room, office?
    • Separate exterior exit Pella solid wood aluminum true pane french doors
    • Private deck area leading to front of house
    • Recessed lighting
    • Berber carpet
  • Exterior
    • Extensive wrap around deck, leads around the entire house.
    • Expansive deck on East side of the house has shade from early afternoon on, so it can be used during the summer, and provides the coolest area of the area in the evenings.
    • Expansive panoramic views from the large deck area, as well as the side yard and front entry decks.
    • Multiple layered deck area, for entertaining.
    • Custom designed powder coated railing system around entire deck area.
    • Side decks and front entry decks of Treks deck.
    • Extensive use of stone retaining walls at stone patio area.
    • extensive stone walk ways around house, providing additional access to house and yard areas.
    • Commercial grade irrigation system installed for all landscaped area around entire house, with two controllers which have extensive expansion capabilities and enough water pressure to water upper level hillside.
    • Several gates around the rear and side yards enable areas to be closed off for children or pets.
    • Concrete side yard with gate acts as great dog run area.
    • Side deck has large commercial grade aluminum sink for entertaining or for hobbies such as gardening. Installed with down drains leading to street.
    • Front yard has extensive engineered retaining wall system.
    • Front stone walks and stairs allow for easy access around front of house, down to street, and into rear yard.
    • Stone retaining walls.
    • Professional grade landscaping throughout front and rear yards.
    • Large Additional storage under deck area.
    • Additional water sources for spa located under deck area.
    • Drip system installed at front door area and lower level deck off of bonus room, set up with the rest of the irrigation system routine watering.
    • Drip lines installed in stone patio area at drive-way and entry stairs
  • Subject Parcel
    • Quiet location away from all traffic and noise influences.
    • Panoramic views from most rooms of the house, as well as from the deck areas.
    • .77 acre site, goes up to top of the hill fence line, not the wire mesh fence at the rear of the house.
    • Upper level lot has the potential to be irrigated from in place irrigation system for vineyard.
    • Upper level area has the potential for possible subdivision.
    • Upper level unit can have an additional auxiliary unit, such as an artist studio
  • Additional features
    • All limestone floors reinforced with steel mesh and mortar base to avoid cracking of stone, creaking, or settlement.
    • Custom no cord triple insulated blinds throughout house, reduces heating the house in the summer.
  • Master Bath
    • Fully remodeled to include large walk-in closet with closet organizers.
    • Separate privacy toilet area, finished in stone flooring, custom cabinet, water saver toilet.
    • Large walk-in shower with multiple head body shower as well as over sized shower head.
    • Border less plate glass shower enclosure.
    • Solid 8'x8' granite slab shower back wall.
    • Custom designed limestone shower pan.
    • Limestone floors throughout bath.
    • Custom vanity with solid granite counter top and dual sink.
    • Custom cut full length dressing mirror.
    • Kohler sinks, toilet, upgraded sink and tub fixtures.
    • Custom professional whirlpool tub, used by exclusive spas, which is based on air jets rather then water jets, the air jet system eliminates all water from the piping system and the tub, eliminating contamination of old used water returning to the system. Water jets are used by the standard Jacuzzi Tubs.
    • Custom true glass block window adding additional light but providing privacy from the adjacent deck
    • Added window for additional light and ventilation.
    • Extensive recessed lighting set on several different circuits, all with dimmer switches, as well as lighting over the large mirror at the vanity area.
  • Office|Bedroom
    • laminate floors, closet dividers. Sliding glass door for easy access to rear and side yards and extensive natural light.Closet organizers.
    • Bedroom - laminate floors sliding glass door for easy access outside to rear yard. Custom built in bookcase and computer or sewing center.
    • Hallways additional utility or coat closet off of hall bath. All hallways and stairwells throughout house finished in limestone flooring
    • Stairwells; finished with custom professional faux finish. Limestone floors. Lower level staircase finished with large custom mirror for added light.
    • Master bedroom: additional large picture windows added to take advantage of pictorial views.
    • Cozy sitting area with gas fireplace with solid granite mantle.
    • Extensive crown, floor, window, door molding.
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  • 601 Sycamore Valley Road West, Danville, CA 94526
  • Office: 925-682-3255
  • Send email to: wmoore@apr.com

Wendy Moore is a Professional Real Estate Agent specializing in helping her clients find the perfect single family homes in Alamo, Blackhawk, Clayton, Concord, Danville, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Pleasant Hill, Pleasanton, Ruby Hill, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, and the East Bay. If you are considering buying or selling a home or would just like to have additional information about real estate in your area, please don't hesitate to call Wendy Moore at 925-682-3255 | e-mail: wmoore@apr.com.

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