2324 Saddleback Dr , Blackhawk, Contra Costa County, CA, 94506 Silicon Valley CA US

A sensational Saddleback custom home in a Blackhawk gated community showcases around $1 million in upgrades, including a backyard sanctuary designed for expansive entertaining and fun in the sun.

One of 54 estate homes in this gated community sits on an ultra-private 1.17 acres bordered by towering redwoods. It features about 3,875 square feet of living space with four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, a new chef's eat-in kitchen, formal living, and dining rooms, and an expansive family room with a vaulted, exposed beam ceiling and a walk-around wet bar.

Step out to enjoy private resort-style living on more than 2,000 square feet of Trex decking with an outdoor kitchen under a custom-designed pergola featuring chisel-edged soapstone counters, two Bromic heaters, a Twin Eagles barbecue, a Forno Bravo pizza oven, a dual-tap kegerator, refrigerator, sink, and a mounted outdoor Sunbeam flatscreen television.

Enjoy a dip in the 20 x 40-foot infinity-edged pebble tec pool with an electric pool cover and adjacent spa. An expansive paver patio, fire bowls on matching stacked stone pillars, a gas fire pit, a sports court, and professionally landscaped and brilliantly illuminated gardens create the ultimate outdoor venues.

Architecturally stunning upgraded features include a Presidential shingle roof, Milgard dual-pane windows, and James Hardie siding. The interior is appointed with hardwood floors, fresh interior paint, two-year-young bedroom carpeting, decorative ironwork railings, plantation shutters, new recessed lighting, and Hunter Douglas window coverings, including some motorized.

The double-door entry opens to a spacious foyer overlooking the formal rooms with a soaring vaulted ceiling and a to-ceiling reclaimed cobblestone gas fireplace surround. French doors offer a seamless flow to the backyard deck.

The large chef's kitchen designed by MSK Design Build in Walnut Creek features gorgeous Cambria quartz counters and a decorative ceramic tile backsplash, an oversized island illuminated by a trio of pendants, custom dual-toned soft-close cabinetry, a pantry behind double doors, and a front-facing garden window over the Franke stainless sink. Stainless Thermador appliances include a dual-oven, six-burner plus griddle range, built-in refrigerator, dishwasher, and a Sharp in-cabinet microwave. The adjacent casual dining area is spacious, with a front-facing view window and a dual-sided gas fireplace it shares with the family room. A cobblestone surround reaches the ceiling.

A walk-around bar with a brass foot railing, granite counters, wine storage, and a hammered copper sink anchors the family room. The vaulted ceiling with exposed trusses adds volume to the sizeable room with access to the backyard.

The primary suite is a luxurious retreat in a private wing with a cozy sitting area in front of a gas fireplace, recessed lighting, plush carpeting, a vaulted ceiling, and French doors that open to a balcony overlooking the gardens and pool. The en suite has a decorative mosaic inlay in the travertine tile floor. This room features a dual-sink vanity, a make-up vanity, updated fixtures, a soaking tub, and an oversized glass-enclosed shower. Two closets include one walk-in closet with built-ins.

Three additional bedrooms and two bathrooms include a full bathroom with convenient access from the pool and backyard.

Additional features include a three-car garage, dual HVAC, including one new central AC unit, and an updated water heater. The deep setback offers lots of privacy and a front-sloped garden ideal for a vineyard.

Saddleback is one of seven communities within Blackhawk surrounded by picturesque hills, including Mt. Diablo, and is steps from walking trails. It is about 1.3 miles to the Blackhawk Country Club's west entrance and amenities, including two 72-par championship golf courses, multiple tennis courts, clubhouses, a football field, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and an Olympic-size pool, the latest addition to the new Sports Complex.

Located about 40 miles east of San Francisco, Blackhawk has grown into one of the most sought-after communities in the East Bay. Enjoy the tranquility of the rural ambiance without compromising proximity to freeways, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, major international airports, renowned shopping districts, and culinary experiences.

Enjoy the charming downtowns of nearby Danville, historic Pleasanton, the thriving City Center in San Ramon, highly acclaimed public and private schools, equestrian centers, and the Livermore Valley Wine Country's award-winning vineyards including Wente Vineyards, Concannon Winery, and Darcie Kent Vineyards. Find out more about this property. Request details here