Property Features

21925 HYDE ROAD - PROPERTY FEATURES

Ivy covered pillars with automatic gates provide the entry to this very special property. You drive down a long cobblestone driveway that leads you to the privacy of the home set back from the road on a flag lot. Features include:

Camera security system.
Entry gates with automatic access from car or house.
Pompei interlocking cobblestone driveway.
Over 100 bulbs which bloom in spring along the drive.
Automatic driveway lights with motion sensors.

Entry to the house is through wrought iron gates, covered with ivy over stucco walls. A few steps up to the custom wood door brings you to the center of the home. Features include:

New gator stone courtyard and rose garden.
Rectangular fountain with two ceramic urns.
Cutting rose garden in raised beds with iron table and chairs.
Two rattan chairs and table for viewing the sunset.
External lighting with switch control in entry closet.
Automated lighting for entry trees and flower beds.

As you pass into the Foyer, you look up to see an electric glass roof that opens electronically. Straight ahead are disappearing doors that lead you out to a spectacular view of the gardens and 10 stately Arizona flagstone columns that support a trellis of white wisteria. Features include:

Arizona flagstone entry floor which matches the outdoor flagstone for an infinity look in and out.
Alarm keypad, one of four, which provides security service directly to Bay Alarm with two options (away and stay).
Special electrical outlet designed for party/Xmas lights along the cove of the foyer and baseboard switch controlled by a manual switch in an entry closet.
A coat closet on one side of the door and electrical/security panel on the other side with plenty of room to store other items.
Foyer is used for the 14' Xmas tree and formal dinners for 14.
The interior doors are solid core, many 8' in height, supported by four hinges and adorned with Emtek hardware.
Vaulted wood exposed beam ceilings in all major rooms with heights ranging from 12' to 15'.
Foyer size is 22' by 10'.

To the right is the Living Room. All doors exit to patios or to guest suite/garage. Features include:

Working wood fireplace with heater fan controlled by wall switch.
Vaulted exposed beam T & G wood ceiling.
Heater/Air Conditioner control for Living room and Foyer.
Six French doors.
Custom chandelier.
Individually selected sound system.
Room size 22' by 27'.

Up the stairs through a small landing off the living room are the stairs to the Guest Suite. Its features include:

A covered patio with vineyard views.
Built-in mini bar with refrigerator and coffee service.
Generous clothes closet and TV in custom cabinet.
En suite bath with Jacuzzi tub/shower combination.
Vaulted T&G wood ceilings (12' high) with four skylights.
Six windows with plantation shutters.
Wall to wall carpeting in bedroom.
Room size 22' by 21'.

Returning to the main floor and going across the foyer, you enter the Great Room which includes the dining room, entertainment center and kitchen. Features include:

Built in TV and sound system.
Built- in propane operated fire place with remote access.
Built- in wood cabinets for storage throughout.
Cove lighting as well as direct lighting for artwork.
Dining area with custom chandelier.
French doors with access to extensive patio.
Flagstone floors throughout.
In the kitchen, there are two new Fisher Paykel dish washer drawers.
Wolf stove with six burners, grill and two ovens.
Kitchen Aid oven with microwave and warming drawer.
Sub Zero built- in wine and conventional refrigerator.
Sub Zero four drawer system for refrigerator and freezer & ice maker.
Pass thru window to outdoor kitchen (BBQ, dishwasher & sink).
Breakfast bar with three stools and special lighting.
Expansive granite countertops with many electrical outlets.
Pantry with custom glass door.
Custom cabinets many with rolling drawers for easy access.

Past the Great Room down the five foot wide hallway, with built- in service buffet, there are four doors which access individual rooms. The first to the left is a Guest Bedroom. Features include:

Double entry door.
Built- in cabinetry with drawers and rolling storage space.
Bay window with plantation shutters.
Wall mounted TV and Wii station.
Closet with security camera access and clothes hanging space.
Pocket door to en suite bath, shower has a built in bench & window.
Extensive custom lighting plan (i.e., lights for bed reading in ceiling)
Wall to wall carpet.

The next door to the left enters into the Powder Room. This is shared with the Guest Bedroom.

The next door across from the Powder Room is the Office. This can double as another bedroom with fold out couch. Features include:

Custom cabinetry with two built in PC stations and book case.
Vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors.
Hidden storage area above book case.
Custom drapes.
French doors that open to flagstone patio.

The door at the end of the hall is to the Master Suite. It is a four room suite which includes bedroom, two bathrooms and sitting room. Features include:

Arizona Petrified Cactus four poster raised king size bed frame.
Custom cabinetry throughout with special features.
Custom drapes in bedroom and sitting room.
One bath has large Jacuzzi tub with windows and plantation shutters. Additionally, it has a glass enclosed shower. It has a make- up station with electric magnifying mirror. Separate commode area. Walk- in closet with extensive storage area above.
Second bath has large shower (5'x6') with nine body wash heads.
Mirror area above counter with bench for hair/make up and stacking washer/dryer. Separate commode area with drying rack.
Built in drawers, shoe tree and hanging closet. Radiant floor heat.
Sitting room includes custom cabinet, three sided propane fireplace.
Built- in TV and remote four area sound system. Two private patios.
Foot print of suite is approx 32'x24' with four sets of French doors.
Security alarm keypad at entry with locking door & two panic buttons.

The Gym adjoins the Master Suite. Its features include:

Mirrored wall with ballet bar.
Treadmill and recumbent bike.
Vaulted exposed beam T & G wood ceiling with fan.
Sliding door to private patio with outdoor shower.
Wall to wall carpet. TV on raised shelf for viewing during exercise.
Easy conversion to office or nursery.

The outdoor areas are a key feature of the house. There are a number of patios, garden rooms, and entertainment areas that should be featured. They are:

Pebble Tech kidney shaped swimming pool with solar and propane heater. It has a built in water filter that is on a timer at the pool house. It has steps at one end and a bench at the other. The depth is 6' at the deep end. A child alarm outlet is installed for the alarm.
Hot tub with oversized seating area for four. New custom cover.
Propane fire pit with cover surrounded by built- in seating area.
Outdoor stereo speaker and specialty lighting.
Rums Ford outdoor fireplace with pizza oven insert.
Large seating areas around pool and patios.
Vegetable garden with raised beds and drip irrigation system.
Redwood grove with hammock and seating area.
Bocce ball court and horse shoe court with seating areas.
Green house with power and water outlets.
Gardener's storage shed complete with garden maintenance items.
Exterior bathroom for outdoor entertaining with sink and commode.
Professional quality lighting with garden electricity outlets.
Six golf course water timers for irrigation.
Outdoor dining table and eight chairs.
Outdoor dishwasher, sink with hot & cold water, BBQ, storage.
Extensive flower garden which blooms year round.
Bird bath, feeders and butterfly and bird flowers in garden beds.

The Guest House is approximately 200 feet from the main house along a cobblestone driveway lined with 19 magnolia trees and jasmine shrubs which are automatically illuminated at night. Features include:

Great room with electric baseboard heating and built in shelving.
Walk- in thermostatically controlled wine cellar with over 1,000 racked bottle capacity and cabinetry storage area for cases of wine.
Wine tasting area with banquet seating and burgundy Formica table.
Recessed lighting, ceiling fan, microwave, sink and refrigerator.
Specialty garage with custom cabinets, black granite counter tops.
Stainless steel prep area with new epoxy floor and fluorescent lights and a large picture window. Size is 37" deep by 24" wide.
Small hobby workshop off Great Room with storage.
Two large storage areas in garage attic.
A guest suite is on the second floor with French doors leading to a small deck. Queen size Murphy bed, microwave, sink, refrigerator, ceiling fans and a full size bath create a self- contained unit. On each side of room are storage areas thermostatically controlled exhaust fans, air conditioner and baseboard heater on a time control.
Interior size for two floors is 24' x 40' Alarm key pad downstairs.
Outside the guest house is a trellis dining area with lighting, music and an illuminated decorative windmill. It has a large cobblestone entertainment area surrounding the guest house and a large covered seating area in front of the building.
There is a fruit orchard and vegetable garden bed surrounded by rose bushes. All are on a drip systems.

Additional property features include:

Generator which comes on automatically if power fails.
All garage doors are electric and hidden from view.
Extensive 110 volt outdoor lighting.
Over 170 recessed lights in main house, most are programmable.
A 12 station commercial Avaya phone system.
Six large attic storage areas and abundant storage areas everywhere.
Propane tanks for house and generator and two water storage tanks.
444' well with new pump and water level at 25'.
Water filtration system for main house with UV light.
Above ground septic system.
Extensive security systems.
45 Minutes to the Golden Gate Bridge in good traffic conditions.
15 Minutes to Napa in good traffic conditions.