Finding a Home for the Sports Enthusiast

What's your sport? For me, it's tennis.

Whenever I see a home with its own tennis court, I salivate a little.

Tennis courts are not that common of a feature—but even less common is a baseball field at your home. Jennifer Malakoff's listing in Danville has its very own field of dreams, and is the inspiration for this week's theme. 

Here are some choices, across different price points and sports. 

Alamo

153 Smith Rd. is offered by Larry Pestal and Peggy Cortez of J.Rockcliff.  It’s a Spanish Mediterranean style home with over 8,000 square feet, 6 bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms, and a lot that is nearly an acre. The home is stunning with volume ceilings, distressed walnut floors, a theater room, spacious bedrooms and two master suites.  Lovely grounds and backyard have it all, including outdoor BBQ, cabana with fireplace and TV—and for the sports enthusiast, there is a beach-entry pool with waterfall, sport court, putting green, and batting cage. See the virtual tour. Offered at $4,198,000 For showings, call Larry at 925-286-7989.

Danville

8115 Camino Tassajara is offered by Jo Ann Luisi and Jennifer Malakoff of Alain Pinel. This week’s inspiration is marketed as a “Rare Opportunity for a Sports Enthusiast.” Can’t argue with that—there aren’t too many homes with a baseball field in the world, much less on the market for sale. This is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom home with nearly 4,000 square feet on 6.5 acres. Endless possibilities await at this one of a kind, gated Tassajara Valley Estate, fully remodeled in 2004 with large multi-purpose out building and private, lighted, baseball field and batting cage. Priced at $1,999,999. See the virtual tour. For showings, call Jennifer at 925-525-3456.

San Ramon

21 Playa Ct. is offered by Bernard Gibbons of J. Rockcliff. This home, featured last week for its excellent “walk score,” has a fabulous backyard with a large .6 acre lot backing to the creek. The back yard is designed for outdoor activities with a brick barbecue, fire pit, aviary, and for the sports enthusiast, a 4-hole putting green, horseshoe pit, and archery range, The single story home has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and nearly 1,900 square feet. Priced at $725,000, please call Bernard for a showing at 925-997-1585.

Dublin

7252 Cronin Circle is offered by Mark Fiala of Allied Brokers. This is a townhome with HOA amenities for the sports enthusiast including pool, spa, sports court, and walking paths. Located in the Kildara complex, this end unit has 2 bedrooms plus loft, 2 bathrooms, 1137 sq feet plus an attached garage. It has a remodeled kitchen and a patio off the living room.  The HOA dues are $260/month—not bad considering the amenities. Offered at $320,000. Open on Sunday 1-4, or call Mark for a showing at 925-462-9394.

Pleasanton

7966 Foothill Knolls Dr. is offered by Doug Buenz of Alain Pinel. This is a lovely Mediterranean estate in West Pleasanton with 6 bedrooms plus loft and a bonus room, 5 bathrooms, and a 4-car garage. The home has stunning finishes including tumbled stone flooring, granite countertop and stainless appliances in the kitchen, dual master suites, and 2 fireplaces. The lot is over an acre with views, a pool, outdoor kitchen, and sports court. See the virtual tour. Offered at $1,999,000. Open Sun 1-4 or call Doug for showings at 925-785-7777.

Livermore

21000 Mines Rd. is offered by Lynda Rodriguez of People’s Choice Brokers. Here is a truly unique an special property. With almost 30 acres of land, it can be many things to many sports enthusiasts. Horseback riding, orientiering, hiking—with snow in the winter. It can be a hunting cabin to hunt deer, wild boar and wild turkey. The one bedroom home is sold fully furnished including the zebra rug and mountain lion’s head mounted on the wall—appropriate décor. This is country living in a serene setting among oak and pine trees—yet just a short drive to downtown Livermore. Offered at $425,000. For showings, call Lynda at 925-785-9125.