5331 Stonehurst Dr

Discover this custom-built traditional style home. This prime location is in the heart of the bucolic Alhambra Valley. 5331 Stonehurst Drive, Martinez is approximately 4 miles from major highways, only 9 miles from Walnut Creek, and close to top rated John Swett Elementary School. Stonehurst is a private gated enclave of custom homes surrounded by serene rolling hillside and scenic open space areas. Horse lovers will appreciate the convenient proximity to Briones Regional Park and the Briones Horse Center Boarding at the entrance to the Alhambra Valley Staging area. The level lot is approximately 1.22 acres with a circular driveway. The home site has complete privacy in the rear yard with views of rolling hillside. Completed in 1997, this four bedroom home offers approximately 4080 square feet of comfortable living space perfect for raising a growing family. Most of the living area is on one level along with a bedroom upstairs. The kitchen features stone counter tops, custom cabinetry, a Sub Zero refrigerator and recessed lighting. Enjoy casual daily meals at the breakfast bar and center island. The formal dining area is great for entertaining guests and dinner parties. Relax after a long day in the swimming pool and spa. The rear yard is an entertainer’s delight with an outdoor kitchen ideal for warm summer evening barbecues. Additional Features include: * Recently installed carpet * Marble floor and countertops in master bedroom * Custom tile and masonry in bathrooms * Intercom system * Den with custom library cabinetry * Dual pane insulated windows and sliding doors * Gas cook top * Master bathroom soaking tub * Landscape lighting system * Dual zone HVAC system * Gas fireplaces * Automatic irrigation system * RV Parking Offered at $1,495,000 Call Pete Sabine (925) 297-5335 Pete@ContraCostaLiving.com BRE #00889760 Neighborhood Description Experience the Stonehurst community lifestyle Top Ten cool things about living in the Alhambra Valley and the community of Stonehurst… (I) A cyclists’ paradise along one of the famous east bay routes used by the Tour of California (2) Close to Briones Regional Park and Tilden Park for hiking, mountain biking, equestrian activities (3) Fishing at nearby San Pablo reservoir or Martinez pier; (4) Annual summer pig roast, fall wine country trip, Halloween party, and Christmas lights and progressive dinner for charity (5) Riparian creek walk on East Bay Regional Parks trail along Vaca creek through center of Stonehurst (6) Designated scenic open space area protected by a conservation easement to Muir Heritage Land Trust, with abundant wildlife including fox, wild turkey, black-tailed deer, Red Tail and Cooper's hawks, White-tailed Kites and even cougar (7) Access to nearby ferry commute (8). Wine country ambiance with over a half dozen vineyards throughout the Alhambra Valley area (9) Alhambra Valley and the Stonehurst community are bounded by the Contra Costa urban growth boundary adopted by initiative (10) Private school options include Seven Hills in Walnut Creek, Christ the King Catholic School in Pleasant Hill, Bentley School in Lafayette, Carondelet and De La Salle in Concord