Hope Ranch

Subdued Elegance in Hope Ranch Park

Located within Hope Ranch Park, this custom built home enjoys a private setting and spectacular mountain views all on 1.6 acres. Built in 1962, by Harold Durham, the residence was designed by William Bain and Harrison Overturf of Seattle.  You will appreciate the high quality, beginning with the brass door handles inlaid with lapis, incredible detail, a thoughtful floor plan, with an abundance of natural light. The architects took full advantage of views, with great care in creating a comfortable home mindful of California indoor and outdoor living. The lumber was brought from Seattle including dimensional 2 by 6’s, and the living room features clear walnut paneling. Overturf and Bain’s early work tended to focus on period revival styles, later projects show their skills as delinators with a clear understanding of the modern style.

Upon entering, you are greeted with a generous entry hall, featuring a light terrazzo floor, and natural light provided by skylights. You are drawn to the family room with views out the glass wall and doors to the dappled light shaded patio and the private views of the back yard. This room also enjoys walls of bookshelves and natural stone fireplace, and terrazzo floors, and hickory paneling. The modern large kitchen is located just off the family room, with stainless appliances, and granite countertops. There is also a breakfast room, and plenty of storage, including a silver closet with shelves and drawers lined with tarnish preventative cloth.

The large entertaining patio, open to the kitchen and family rooms, overlooks the back yard and views beyond. It includes a covered portion, with a built in bar-b-que, and a massive stone fireplace. The aggregate patio wraps around a beautiful shade tree in the center, with built-in circular seating. The patio also opens to the yard beyond, offering enough room for horses or pool.

The living room and dining room are situated to the front of the house boasting magnificent mountain views. Hardwood floors in both rooms compliment the clear walnut paneling. The living room features a marble surround on the fireplace, high ceilings, walls of glass, and sliding doors to the front patio. The dining room also opens to the patio and includes a built in walnut buffet.

The bedroom wing, located to the left of the entry hall, includes three family bedrooms, with two full baths in addition to the master bedroom suite.  You will enjoy plenty of storage in this area, with large closets in the bedrooms, and several closets along the hallway including a walk in closet. The master bedroom sits at the end of the hallway overlooking the private back yard. It is generous in size, and includes a den, two dressing rooms and full bath. Both the master bedroom and den open to the back patio.

On the opposite end of the home, is a one bedroom guest suite, with kitchenette and full bath. This can also be accessed from a private entry off the back of the house, or through the laundry room, just off the kitchen. The laundry room features many storage options and closets, and a double wash sink. There is a Dutch door which opens to the front by the garage.  The good sized finished basement, which could be a magnificent wine room, also includes a separate utility room housing, with utility sink, the two water heaters and one of the forced air gas furnaces. The other furnace is located in the attic by the bedrooms. There is a water softener, security system, and flow voltage lighting on the exterior of the home.

There are two large parking areas. One leads to the three car garage, and the second at the main entrance to the home. In addition, there is a large workshop, as well as dog run, and numerous storage options.

Hope Ranch amenities include a private beach and tennis courts, as well as miles of bridle trails. Carosam Road, is a cul de sac with privacy and solitude.