I visited this listing about one week ago and was struck by a feeling that building this home was a very proud moment for the previous owners. The home is 47 years old and I don't think things have changed very much since it was built. You enter the complex through a door that leads you to the interior courtyard. To your right is a large entertaining area complete with built in barbecue -a definite luxury in 1959. Directly ahead is a detached game room (about 12X15ft). It's sliding glass door is jammed open and the laminate flooring bulges and buckles from what looks to be years of water damage.
The home itself is in good condition aside from it's obvious need for updating. The 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths need work. As I was looking at the closet space I came across something amazing, -the original blueprints! And yes, originating in 1959, they were actually blue! As I looked over the simple yet clean plans my mind raced thinking about a couple embraced side by side at their kitchen table looking down at what their future home would be.
The lot comes in at just under 20,000 sq ft. Mostly usable with a slight downslope. Those familiar with Garcal know that it is a private road that is well maintained.
In the end, what was a grand estate has not aged well but the view atop the hill and the serenity that comes with a 20K sqft. lot might make it worth the now $989,000 price tag.
Bring your tool belt or your love for retro green carpet.
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