Homes on the Hill
Idyllwild Association of Realtors Christmas 2011
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COZY
Garner Valley Ranch Estate on seasonal stream. Huge fenced pasture. 4.87 acres. Built in 2004. Custom with expansive Living Room w/10’ ceilings and extensive slate hearth and fireplace. Double French doors open to covered deck. Formal Dining. Chef’s Kitchen plus Breakfast Nook. Three Bedrooms, 2 full Baths. Insulated 3 car Garage Offered @499,500
On a quiet Fern Valley corner lot, dotted with towering pines and stately cedars. Living Room includes red brick hearth for wood burner. Large Kitchen and Dining Area. Big Master with Fireplace opens to back deck. Two attic Bedrooms and Full Bath. Offered @149,000
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Situated on half an acre, offering tree top Mountain Views and sense of privacy. Built in 2005 with many amenities. Great Room boasts cathedral ceiling, wall of windows, oak floors and kitchen cabinets. French Doors open to wrap around deck. Two Bedrooms, two Baths. Under house Workshop. Offered @$239,000
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Main Living Quarters and large Family Room separated with dramatic entry. Expansive Kitchen, Dining and Living Room flow into open floor plan. Huge Pantry/wine cellar. Spanish tile floors, pine wood work throughout. Expansive covered and open decks. Landscaped. Five Bedrooms, Four Baths. Playhouse, Playground area, Jacuzzi tub. Three car garage. Offered @ $244,900
At the end of the road along a Seasonal Stream. Borders U.S. Forest. Almost 3/4 acre. Multi level decks lead to sun-porch and into the Great Room. Two Bedrooms on main level plus Master Loft Suite. Lower level offers a private entry Guest Studio with Kitchenette and 3/4 bath. Workshop. Offered @ 329,000
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EXPANSIVE
Almost 17 acres of wide open spaces. Potential for equestrian boarding and training facility. Miles of trails. County living at its best in this open beamed modular home with two Bedrooms, two full baths, spacious living room and expansive wrap around decks. Riding arena, round pen, 8 stall mare motel, sheltered pipe corrals and more. Incredible potential! Offered @ $469,000
“Metropolitan close ... feels like a million miles away”
“OPULENCE”
Incredible signature Horace Hahn Alpen Woods estate on 33 panoramic acres. Soaring cathedral windows in formal Living Room open to awe inspiring views. Stellar Gourmet Kitchen. Master Suite and Guest Bedroom on main level. Additional Bedroom, Media Room and Home Office with private entry on lower level. Attached 2 car Garage. Solitude, seclusion and privacy. Offered @ $799,000
A MOUNTAIN TRADITION
Beautiful estate in Garner Valley. Awe inspiring views. Red brick walkways lead into Formal Living Room. Dining Room, Family Room, Library and two Master Bedrooms plus 3 additional Bedrooms. Four car attached Garage with storage plus additional 2 car Garage with guest house potential. Adjacent to government land. Offered @ $414,100
HILLTOP REALTY
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For additional properties, call 888-675-4025 or e-mail larry@hilltoprealty.com
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n these challenging times, the Idyllwild Association of Realtors would like to encourage everyone to use a local Realtor for buying and selling in Idyllwild, Garner Valley, Pine Cove, Mountain Center, Stonewood, and Pinewood. These local professionals know this market better than anyone else. You’ll find that our local agents will provide a refreshing level of experience and knowledge in all transactions. – Steve Taylor, President of the Idyllwild Board of Realtors
Jim Palmer, Dora Dillman, Karen and Wayne Johnston entertain the crowd during this year’s Idyllwild Board of Realtors installation dinner at the Rainbow Inn. At right, new officers are being sworn in by Pete Capparrelli, from left: Marge Muir, Trischa Clark, Bill Sperling, Karen Doshier, Kay Jennison and Steve Taylor.
Photos by Shane Fender
If All Real Estate is Local, Use a Local Expert
I Never Forget, You Have a Choice SPECTACULAR STREAM SETTING Beautifully remodeled cabin with rock fireplace, cedar paneling, beamed ceilings, red cedar kitchen cabinets, natural cut cedar trim, main level master bedroom + three sleeping loft rooms and private deck overlooking Marion Creek. MLS #5599 $259,000
ROBIN OATES
(951) 236-7636 robin@robinoates.com MLS DRE# 00591170
GREAT FAMILY HOME Dramatic great room, 3 bedrooms + family room, 2.5 bath, large basement, screened front porch, garage. MLS#5589 $249,000
SIX UNDER $200,000 VIEWS & SUN Cozy wood interior with 2 bedrooms + loft, 1 bath, private deck overlooking large, sunny lot. Close to town. $179,000
BORDERS COUNTY LAND Great in-town location, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, vaulted ceiling, brick fireplace, level access. MLS# 5567 $130,000
SHORT SALE OPPORTUNITY 2 bedrooms, 2 baths plus separate guest qtrs. with bedroom, bath & kitchen. Near 1/2 acre in town. $189,000
PRIVATE IN-TOWN LOCATION Move in ready full-time home, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, 2 car garage, on sewer, seasonal creek. MLS#5613 $199,000
180 DEGREE VIEWS Floor to ceiling windows in large open beam great room, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, big deck w/views. MLS#5611 $199,000 OVERLOOKS SEASONAL CREEK Very charming open beam, cedar interior, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, l a u n d r y, l a r g e deck and garage. MLS #5538 $199,000
ON STRAWBERRY CREEK Beautifully remodeled 2 bedroom, 1 bath, with new kitchen cabinets, counters, flooring and much more. Fully furnished + studio. Near 1/2 acre on stream. MLS #5609 $269,000
INCREDIBLE VALUE Sprawling 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath remodeled home located on .75 acre bordering National Forest. Spectacular sunset views! Short sale. MLS#5407 $259,000
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Idyllwild’s #1 Real Estate Company ... “Year after Year”
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LISTINGS UNDER $200,000 STROLL TO TOWN
On nearly 1/2 acre. Fresh carpet and paint. Move-in ready. Quiet area with stream. Privacy lot included. Perfect for full or part time. 2 bedrooms. MLS#5604 $145,000
Private setting. Deck. Fenced backyard w/ park-like setting. 2 bedrooms. Brick fireplace w/ wood insert. Open floor plan. MLS#5602 $159,000
NEWLY REFURBISHED
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FI SE N L A L N E C R IN G
HIDE-AWAY
Great neighborhood and walk to town. 2 bedrooms. .19 acre. Nice setting and clean as a whistle. MLS#5529 $155,000
Panoramic views. Wooded setting. Vaulted ceilings. One bedroom downstairs, plus roomy loft. Under house storage w/ potential expansion. MLS#5591 $199,000
NEWER LISTINGS TO LOOK FOR WELL MAINTAINED
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JEWEL IN THE FOREST
River rock fireplace. Great woodwork. 2 bedrooms on first floor. Loft sleeping area. Detached 2-car garage. Close to town. MLS#5596 $235,000
Soaring ceilings. Three bedrooms, 3 baths. Master on second level w/ fabulous bath and seating area. Dedicated dining room. Great views. MLS#5547 $249,000
Large kitchen w/skylights and windows. Updated appliances. Additional office/ sleeping. Upstairs master w/built-ins. Fully landscaped. 3-tiered deck. MLS#5606 $276,000
Tucked away. Open floor plan. Great views. Extensive decking. Privacy lot for a total of .30 acre. Peaceful and quiet. MLS#5532 $299,000
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Single level main house. Guest cottage w/ 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Art studio/work room plus storage shed. Walk to town. On .35 acre in Fern Valley. Views. MLS#4559 $349,900
Secluded on 2 acres. Incredible views. Jacuzzi spa. Open floor plan. Workshop or home office. Double carport. Backs up to County Park land. 3 bedrooms. MLS#5586 $469,000
Three bedrooms with awesome views. Dramatic window treatments. Gourmet kitchen. Jacuzzi tub. Speaker system. Secluded and dramatic. MLS#4306 $479,500
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Ask for Linda “The Road Runner of Real Estate” Log Cabin Office, 54230 N. Circle Dr., Idyllwild, CA 92549
(951) 452-9327
Linda Allen
Realtor Associate REAL ESTATE
DRE# 00635295
MLS
lallen2@earthlink.net www.lindaallen.com
DRE# 01367581
FERN VALLEY JEWEL Ready to move into. Homes like this are one of a kind. Multi level, 2 bedrooms, 2 bath home with vaulted ceilings to loft master bedroom suite. Decorated to the max, this home is filled with mountain ambiance. Main level has a country kitchen with bay window breakfast nook that is framed with custom made stained glass windows. As you leave the kitchen into the living room, there is a dining area that has French doors that open up to a sunny deck. The living room has vaulted ceilings, River Rock fireplace and a stairwell that go up to a private master suite with its’ own bathroom and separate sitting area. One bedroom on each level. Off the kitchen is a stairwell down to the attached two car garage and bedroom with adjacent bath. Nicely landscaped with fenced area for pets. All appliances included and furnishings are negotiable. Architect Robert Prieffer did an addition to the kitchen nook and master bath and upper bedroom and den. $299,000 MLS#5486
Scenes from the day after this year’s first snow on Nov. 4. Photos by Cid Castillo
A New Year ... New Dreams! R NE ING OW NC A FIN
Dora Dillman DRE# 01436174
(951) 288-5604
PASSIVE SOLAR FAMILY HOME
One of a kind passive solar envelope large family home. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and closets l a r g e enough to sleep additional family FULLY FURNISHED GAMBREL LARGE HOME WITH SUNSET VIEWS HIGH IN THE TREES Bright and light 2/1.75 gambrel w/airtight wood Fern Valley clean cabin. Newly remodeled 2/.75 Expansive family home with 4/2.5 and open members. stove stays warm year-round. Clean inside and with open living. Lower great room and lots beamed loft. Rec. room w/pool table & spa room. Includes attached garage w/adjacent workshop, out, comes fully furnished, with circular drive, of storage. Front deck provides entertainment Stunning sunset views. Carport & lots of storage. carport, hot tub.Fenced back yard, storage shed & loads of extra parking. fenced back yard and large storage shed. Quiet neighborhood. Exceptional value! – birds and squirrels visit through the glass. MLS#5617 $325,000 MLS#5440 $148,000 MLS#5471 $222,000 $199,000 MLS#5539 $178,000
SUNNY ESTATE WITH WRAP-AROUND VIEWS
Main house (2005) has Southwestern flair, 2/1.75, solar heated floors, high open living area, two office spaces and large gym/yoga room. Rock guest house (1953) has 1 bdrm, loft & full bath, three fireplaces & solarium for sunwarmed space. All sits on top of a 1.48-acre knoll with sunrise to sunset views! MLS#5270 $589,000 $489,000
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THE FINEST ARCHITECTURE
Elegance flows through this stunning 2/1.75 w/garage. High vaulted ceilings, open beamed construction, fine woodwork & massive river rock throughout.Gourmet kitchen, breakfast nook, plus library & private decks. Open master suite w/lots of closets. Custom waterfall & well-established garden w/gazebo. Views of mountain ridges plus ancient oak tree. MLS#5453 $549,000 $499,000
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The Idyllwild Cabin in the heart of the Village. With 7 baths, 5 bedrooms, 2 livingrooms and Zoned R3A. 2 lots with room to grow (3 buildings in all). MLS# 5623 Asking $575,000
Gracious. In Fern Valley. Library, 2 master suites. Family area. Fine touches throughout. A must see. Call for appointment. MLS# 5605 Asking $815,000
OMA’s in the Village of Idyllwild. Over 20 years bakery and dining restaurant business. on 2/3 acre land. Fully updated. Owner will finance. MLS# 4907 Asking $515,000
CHECK OUT THESE BEST BUYS $199,000 1/3 acre in Fern Valley. Partly furnished, fenced yard. MLS# 4279 $124,000 Vintage cottage on 1-acre adjacent to National Forest. MLS# 5001
Hide out here. 2-bedroom, 1.5 bath. Fireplace. Covered porch. Furnished. Nice level lot in god condition. MLS# 5598 Asking $104,000
House, guest house, studio and workshop. Great neighborhood, near 1/2-acre lot. MLS# 5582 Asking $289,000
$119,000 Wee cabin in Fern Valley. Fenced yard, wood stove. 1 bedroom, 1 bath, storage building. MLS# 5491 $119,000 Dynamite views. Chalet style short sale. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, deck. MLS# 5523
Great track record. Use this 5-bedroom home with an extra large livingroom as a vacation rental or family retreat. MLS# 4948 Asking $379,000
No, Abe didn’t sleep here, but you can! A real log home. 3 bdrm., 2 ba. Decks. View. MLS# 5173 Asking $249,000
Mountain cottage on 2 lots. Big views. 2 bdrm., 1.5 ba. Hot tub. Workshop. Nice area. Furnished. MLS# 5523 Asking $197,500
SAVE FOR THE FUTURE! LOTS, ACREAGE
Apple orchard and nice home. Updated throughout. 2 bd., loft. Decks. Large kitchen. Water well. Workshop. Near Village. MLS# 5213 Now Asking $225,000
12 acres near the Village. Vews. $250,000 MLS# 4269. MULTI-USE. In Fern Valley on N. Circle. $105,000 MLS# 4343 or 1 acre on Oakwood. Level lot. OWC. $105,000 MLS# 4537 or 2 view lots. Very private. Just $42,500 for both. MLS# 5378. On a cul-de-sac. Views. $65,000 MLS# 5302. Pinewood. Gated. Streams & trails. 2 level lots 1/2 acre. Views. $47,500 MLS# 4198. 1.72 acre. Water available Views. OMC $89,000 MLS# 4702
BUY A SHARE
See forever. Tri-level. Top furniture included. Family room. Fireplace. Workshop. Nice area furniture. Asking $299,000
Is that the ocean? View from dream home on 11 acres. It may be. Quality throughout 3 suites. Very private. MLS# 5050 Asking $1,150,000
Included in your purchase ... a share in the park. Monthly fee: $150 $51,500 for a tidy 1 bedroom MLS# 5019 $59,500 on large lot, 1 bedroom. MLS# 4825 $149,000 double-wide, over 1,200 square feet. 2 bdrm, deck view. MLS# 5551 Coulter Pines Residential Park The bank for your investment (Over 55 park. Call for more info)
Marge Muir, Broker Karen Doshier, Realtor Cell: (951) 440-0114 Office: (951) 659-8335 margemuir@idyllwild.com 26115 Hwy. 243 Idyllwild, CA 92549 www.muirsmountain.com Visit the website to view more listings. DRE#00635890
A best-kept secret ... PINEWOOD near Idyllwild. Ask us about the “Dome Home” on 1.72 acre, or the Montana type lodge. Commercial and multi-use. On the creek B&B potential. Markets, restaurants, beauty salon. Check our website too.
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Photos by Cid Castillo
Photo by J.P. Crumrine
Deborah Geisinger
Muirs Mountain Realty
ISA Certified Arborist WE-7755A
TREE and LANDSCAPE CONSULTING & CARE
Learn what’s best for the long-term health of your trees … Call a Certified Arborist!! (951) 966-1094 • (951) 659-8710 www.DeborahGeisinger.homestead.com Debbow1@verizon.net • Lic# 024068
Karen Doshier
Realtor-Associate
Ron Schingo Realtor-Associate DRE#01041164
Highway 243 Office 26115 Suite A Scenic Hwy 243
Cell: 951-452-4599 Office: 951-659-8335 Fax: 951-659-5380 Cell: (951) 212-9172 ron@lovethehill.com www.lovethehill.com
DRE#01261037
karendoshier@gmail.com www.muirsmountain.com
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Your Idyllwild Team
NORTH CIRCLE OFFICE
TRISCHA CLARK REALTOR® Associate
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Bob Schraff CCI Senior Inspector
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Jackie Wagner Broker-Associate
DRE 01367581
Village Center Office 54274 North Circle Office Idyllwild, CA 92549
DRE 01208009 951-315-6099 Cell 951-659-3425 Office 951-659-0180 Fax magicmountain1@verizon.net
Over 30 years of Escrow Experience
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Kay Jennison
Owner/Broker DRE: #01065718 54545 North Circle Drive
May the Joys and Blessings of this Christmas Season be Yours the whole year through! Merry Christmas! Kay
KayRealty
Office: 951-659-3686 Cell: 909-754-7528 E-mail: kayrealty@verizon.net Web site: www.kayrealty.net
WATCH THE GLOW OF SUNSET Quiet setting. Privacy. Mature pines & oaks. 3 bdrm plus guest suite. Workshop. Decks. 25180 Sunset View $179,000
WHERE YOU CAN WATCH THE SNOW FALL Mountain ambiance. Rustic charm. Great views! 1 bdrm plus double loft. Sunny deck. So private! 24400 Rocky Point $185,000
CAPTURE YOUR OWN WINTER WONDERLAND Comfortable year-round home. Walk to the Village. Newly remodeled 2 bdrm. plus loft, 2 bath. Garage. 54620 Pinecrest at Fir $249,000
6 RENTAL UNITS – INVESTMENT PROPERTY In town. Close to schools. Good condition. Studio units, 1 and 2 bedroom units. Off-street parking. 54055 Pinecrest $250,000
WINTER’S MOUNTAIN MAJESTY Serene setting. So very private. A great escape! Open floor plan. Brick fireplace, 3 bdrm. Workshop. 52621 Pine Ridge $259,000
GATHER AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE Comfortable year-round home. Level lot. Quiet street. Stone fireplace. 2 bdrm., spacious loft, 2 bath. Garage. 25553 Glen Road $399,000
A COMFORTABLE HOLIDAY HOME Freshly refurbished. Cul-de-sac location. Views. Spacious 4 bdrm., 4 bath. Sauna & spa. 2-car garage 25091 Coulter $420,000
WHERE THE FAMILY CAN GATHER ROUND Immaculate. Well maintained single story. 0.68 acre. Formal living room, family room, 3 bdrm, 2 workshops. 25200 Lodge Road New Price! $439,000
DRAMATIC VIEWS — 7 ACRES Walk to town. Private. Pine, oak & boulders. Upper Jameson $399,000
RETREAT TO A WINTER HIDEAWAY Gated Alpine Woods. Sweeping views. Very private. Remodeled 3 bdrm., 3.5 bath, family room, garage. 55001 Forest Haven $788,000
WINTER’S SPECTACULAR BEAUTY Dramatic architect design. Flying roof system. Cathedral ceilings. Oak floors. 4 bdrms., 3 baths. 54740 Falling Leaf Just Reduced! $895,000 $749,000
VIEWS, CREEK Seasonal creek. Oak & pine, boulders. Fees paid for sewer & water meter. Plans. Lower Jameson $49,500