14820 Manor View Ln

Monte Fino was architect-designed and custom built to take advantage ofthe spectacular beauty of its hillside location and to showcase thepanoramic view of the valley below (including Hillsborough Winery andvineyards) and the mountains beyond. Nearly every room offers scenicviews. This remarkable property is for anyone looking for something out ofthe ordinary in a one-of-a-kind location.The craftsman-style home was built with quality in mind and greatattention to detail, with extensive moldings, fabulous custom stoneworkboth inside and out, and countless other finishing details that anydiscriminating homeowner will appreciate.FeaturesWith 5,700 sq ft of living space, including 4 large bedrooms and 5.5baths, Monte Fino is spacious and luxurious, yet remains comfortable,warm, and intimate for everyday life. Rooms are wide-open and inviting onall levels.Main Level:· The living room features a wall of 8’ glass doorsshowcasing the gorgeous views and leading to the mahogany deck.· The open kitchen features craftsman-built cherry cabinetry,two islands, granite countertops, and an adjoining breakfast room wrappedin windows.· An elegant dining room with glass pane doors allows forformal entertaining.· The 2-story foyer has a custom-made mahogany door and openstaircases to the upper and lower levels.· An office, laundry room, and screened porch round-out themain level.Upper Level:· The spacious master suite has a cathedral ceiling andfeatures separate his-and-hers baths and walk-in closets, and a small deckoverlooking the breathtaking view.· Three other large bedrooms and 2 full baths share the upperlevel, including one that serves as a charming guest suite.Lower Level:· On the terrace level, an open game-room (with wet bar) andmedia area provide a great venue for fun with family andfriends. Adjoining this area is a 14x14 gym for convenient in-homeworkouts. A storage room and full bath are located adjacent to the gameroom.· The dramatic 2-story sunroom on this level can also beaccessed from the main level via its spiral staircase. This impressiveroom features ceramic tile, floor-to-ceiling windows and stone walls, anda fireplace with woodstove, and opens out to a large flagstone patio.The main and upper levels feature 10-foot and higher ceilings, with 9-footceilings on the terrace level.An abundance of windows throughout the entire home showcases the amazingviews, fills the rooms with natural light, and maximizes the enjoyment ofthe property’s natural beauty.Three mahogany decks, two flagstone patios, and two covered porchesprovide plenty of places to enjoy the outdoors.Flooring includes hardwood and ceramic tile on the main level, and ceramictile and carpeting on the upper and terrace levels.All countertops in the home are granite or marble, including all vanitiesand the bar sink in the game room.The heated, oversized 2.5 car garage has insulated carriage doors, extraworkspace, and a convenient utility sink.The home has a monitored security and fire alarm system.ConstructionMonte Fino was designed with sustainability, energy efficiency, security,and comfort in mind.With 2x6 construction and an 8” thick natural stone veneer, most ofthe exterior walls are over one foot thick, providing superior strengthand insulation.The windows and doors are commercially-rated and energy-efficient withdouble low-E glass and multi-point locking mechanisms for extrasecurity. All windows and doors were custom-built and are a full 8 feettall (rather than the standard 6’8”).Home is heated with a high-efficiency hydronic radiant floor heatingsystem (with 10 separately controlled zones) powered by a high-efficiencygas boiler. This system provides comfortable, quiet, and cleanwarmth--even in the coldest weather.The central AC has 3 zones, each with a separate unit.An advanced PEX plumbing system means there are no fittings behind thewalls to leak, and no “water hammer” noise.Over 120 tons of natural stone were used in c