Finding a Home Next to Open Space

We all appreciate privacy, especially in our backyard. 

When a home backs to open space, not only is there more privacy, but often something lovely to look at as well. Who wouldn’t rather gaze at a green hill, than the second story window of a home behind you? 

I was inspired for this week’s theme by Tom Kortizija’s listing on Tunbridge in Danville, a home I saw a few weeks ago on Broker’s Tour, and I’m surprised to find it is still available. 

If you like the idea of having a home near wide open spaces, here are some choices for you to consider:

Alamo

39 Shawn Ct. is offered by Gretchen Bryce of Re/Max. This home is located in Whitegate, a quiet community at the base of Mt Diablo. It’s not easy to get away from freeway noise in Alamo—it travels further than you would expect—but I’ve never noticed it in Whitegate. This is a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with 2,312 square feet, on a cul-de-sac. The lot is .38 acre, with a pool and spa in the backyard, and backing to open space. Priced at $989,000. See the virtual tour and call Gretchen at 925-683-2477 for showings.

Danville

753 Tunbridge Rd. is offered by Tom Kortizija of Sotheby’s Realty. This home is located in the delightful neighborhood of Sycamore—close to town on the east side of the freeway, and near the Iron Horse Trail. Sycamore is a great community with tennis courts, pool, clubhouse—and reasonable HOA fees for all this. This is a 5 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home with 3,365 square feet. It has been beautifully updated with elegant touches like picture paneling millwork and gleaming hardwood floors. The lot is a ¼ acre, so the backyard is generous and backs to open space. Priced at $996,000. See the virtual tour and call Tom at 925-480-7080 for showings.

San Ramon

144 Canyon Green Place is offered by Catherine Kaufer of J. Rockcliff. This is a townhome with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 2,159 square feet located in the gated golf course community of Canyon Greens. This home has a beautifully updated kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting and tile flooring. Gleaming brazillian cherry hardwood floors in the living and dining rooms. This is a spacious townhome with large rooms. Located on a cul-de-sac, the backyard overlooks open space with wonderful views and quiet setting. Priced at $599,000 see more photos here. For showings, call Catherine at 925-855-4068.

Dublin

5859 Penwood Lane is offered by Mia Teetsel of BHG Tri-Valley Realty.  This is a beautiful 5 bedroom, 4 bath home with 3,777 square feet located in Dublin Ranch. The home has a bright and open floor plan with an updated gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite slab countertops, a large island and huge pantry. The backyard is lovely with a fountain and backs to open space. Priced at $865,000. See the virtual tour and call Mia at 925-453-6130 for showings.

Pleasanton

2381 Romano Circle is offered by the Fabulous Properties Team at Keller Williams. This beautiful home located in Ruby Hill's Ascona is 3,447 square feet and shows like a model home. It has 4 bedrooms plus a loft, 2.5 bathrooms with high ceilings and is light and bright throughout. The private rear yard is professionally landscaped with an arbor, patio area and green space and a stunning the view of the foothills. Located within walking distance of the Ruby Hill Clubhouse, you can enjoy the amenities of the Ruby Hill lifestyle. More photos are available at www.RubyHill.net. Priced at $1,210,000. For showings, please call Fran Cunningham at 925-202-6298. 

Livermore

1733 Old Tower Rd. is offered by Mary Anne Rozsa of Coldwell Banker. This is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with 2,780 square feet in Forest Glade Estates. For those that prefer a master bedroom downstairs, this home has two master suites: One upstairs and one downstairs.The home backs to the HOA greenbelt and there is a walkway out the home's back gate to the Arroyo Mocho pathway that runs through Livermore for walking, running, cycling, skateboarding, and just communing with nature. Priced at $739,000. See the virtual tour. For showings, call Mary Anne at 925-373-2288.