18321 Cerro Road, Murrieta, CA 92562

$1,494,000

bedrooms

bathrooms

square feet

2,379

Acreage

4.5

Open Houses

year built

2009

Full Baths

Half Baths

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STUNNING COASTAL VIEWS AND PRIVACY WITH TEMPERATE ‘MICROCLIMATE’ WEATHER FROM THIS ENERGY-INDEPENDENT TENAJA ESTATE! Huge savings on the cost of energy for the rest of your life! This gorgeous zero-carbon-footprint home sits on 4.5 parklike acres with a view of the San Diego coastline, a seasonal stream, ancient oaks, parklike grounds, and the best whole-home energy system on the Santa Rosa Plateau! Every inch of this property has been lovingly created to include native-stone walls, huge concrete driveway and parking pads, an “Energy House” for the robust high-tech Solar/Battery system (paid for), 2 whole-house generators, artistically crafted rocks to guide the streams, multiple finished storage rooms beneath the house, a workshop with covered patio, ATV/toy garage, and a dramatic 3000 square foot wrap-around Trex deck that will knock your socks off! From this beautiful deck, look beyond the San Diego County countryside and take in a rare view of the coast. Inside this immaculate home, you will love the natural light, loads of windows, fantastic open floorplan, chefs’ kitchen, and a VERY special surprise upstairs. The home lives like a single story, with an office and bathroom on the upper level…and…through a secret door, you will find a magical, multi-room finished attic that is sure to inspire your kids, grandkids and/or your own inner child. You must see this to believe it, and it adds an EXTRA 1000+ SQUARE FEET of functional living, storage, play space. A short drive from town makes it easy to come experience this Wonderland in Tenaja; one of the most unique and peaceful properties on the Plateau! Plus…with this robust renewable energy system, you will NEVER PAY THE ELECTRIC COMPANY AGAIN!!! ***SANTA ROSA PLATEAU DETAILS*** 5-acre minimum parcels (10-acre minimum in SR West), just minutes to schools, restaurants, hospitals, grocery stores, 15 Fwy & Temecula Wine Country. Enjoy this peaceful ranch community with no commercial businesses, robust social activities, miles of private community trails & 1000s of acres of Ecological Reserve…All less than 1.5 hours from LA, SD, OC, Palm Springs & Big Bear. Discover the country, yet convenient, lifestyle of La Cresta, Tenaja & the Communities of the Santa Rosa Plateau!

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MLS number: SW25042535

Listing agent: Kelly Smith #01499934

Listing broker: Allison James Homes & Estates (760) 448-5600

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