242 El Camino Real

Known as, "The Secret Garden House" in Vallejo's coveted Vista de Vallejo neighborhood, this gorgeous 1935 custom Spanish Revival home shines with Carmel-like charm. Step through the 7-foot ivy-covered wall onto a charming brick pathway through a lush, colorful garden then to a private courtyard with outside brick fireplace. Grand Japanese maples, bright rhododendrons, and colorful camellias as tall as the house line the pathway. A water fountain outside the primary bedroom attracts many species of birds. The bedroom suite features a separate dressing area with a glamorous 1930s dressing table. The living and dining rooms boast peg and plank wood floors, corbel archways, beamed ceilings and custom-built shelves. French doors open up to the back deck and seating area that showcase colorful sunsets. The secluded backyard includes a charming stone patio, towering redwood trees, and a custom-built chicken coop. The updated kitchen opens to the dining room with a corbel archway and bar. A private suite, replete with a wall of windows, skylight, air conditioner and wall heater, and its own bathroom is perfect as a mother-in-law unit or art studio. Owned solar panels, AC, and a large 2 car garage with skylight round out this unique and stunning property.