Divine Diablo Shadows Home

You can often tell when you walk into a home if a seller has been extra diligent about its’ care and maintenance. Like a living thing, a home requires constant care and upkeep, along with thoughtful touches and attention. The homeowners at 285 Firestone have seen to it that this home had all the big picture items taken care of over time  [i.e., new roof (2023), new electrical panel (2010), replaced ductwork (2005)] while simultaneously remodeling it throughout, as time went on, with exquisite taste.
 
The kitchen here really is the heart of the home with miles of creamy Quartz slab countertops, charming scalloped tile backsplash, pale oak colored cabinetry, a massive island with room for every baking project you could conceive of + room for seating, stainless appliances and a sink that overlooks the backyard. Multiple living spaces likely mean you will surely be volunteered to host here for the holidays: seat the kids at the eat-in kitchen, your in-laws at the formal dining room, let grandma & grandpa relax in the formal living room while you and the cousins cozy up in the family room by the gas fireplace, while enjoying the view of the backyard.

As far as layouts go, this home certainly presents an ideal one. The first floor includes an office facing the front yard and apart from the rest of the bedrooms in the home; first floor primary bedroom means you can live in this home for quite some time. This primary retreat offers ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower, two shower heads and dual sinks.
The Upstairs hall bathroom was just renovated (August) and is straight out of Architectural Digest: beautiful Spanish tile decorates the floor & shower, new lighting and arched mirrors complete the look.

“I want to make sure there is enough natural light”- perhaps the #2 request that Realtors hear the most, (right up there with wanting an open kitchen, which is also present here!). The lighting is everything here: natural light streams into every room throughout the day, along with views of the mature trees and vegetation in the front and backyards. In the evening, turn on one of the high-end light fixtures or fans from Walnut Creek Lighting Co to enjoy and illuminate each space perfectly. The 3 upstairs bedrooms are ideal guest rooms, offices or kid bedrooms. One is spacious enough to easily hold two beds, dressers and nightstands: I would personally call this the sleepover room and have an abundance of beds here in a row for impromptu nighttime fun.

Finally, the main reason why people move to the East Bay: the YARD! A little over a quarter acre means you have a gorgeous front yard that won't quit with succulents, mature redwoods, paths and plants. The delightful backyard is an JOY to come home to, featuring a pool, brand new lawn, fruit trees & perfect patio area just the right size for outdoor dining.

More fabulous details…
*Remote controlled gas insert in family room fireplace
*Solid core arched panel doors with new hardware throughout the interior
*Hardwood floors: stairs & upstairs
*Laundry room complete with built-in cabinetry, washer & dryer
*Dual paned windows
*2 car attached garage
*Low water, drought tolerant front yard: so beautifully designed, you’d never even know….
*The Ygnacio Canal Trail is just 1 block away.
*Diablo Shadows & Arbolado parks are both just blocks away
*Lime Ridge Open Space nearby
*Less than a mile to Encina Grande: a glorious shopping center with Whole Foods, Ace Hardware, frozen yogurt and many more shops & restaurants
*Like concerts? You’re in luck! The Concord Pavilion is a mere 5.5 miles away!
*Excellent Public Schools: Valle Verde Elementary, Foothill Middle School and Northgate High School
*What a landscape has been planted here....the list of what exists is lengthy:
5-6 Crepe Myrtle Trees
Japanese Maple Tree
Red Dwarf Maple Tree
Maples Tree Tree
Concord Grape Vines
Pomegranate Tree - tons of fruits
Dwarf Lemon Tree - all year around supplies
Fuji Apple Tree - tons of fruits
Moro Orange Tree - tons of fruits
Queen Palm Trees
Sega Palm
Red Camelias
Mints
Society Garlic
Lavenders
Iceburg Rose Bushes
Climbing Pink Roses
Red Rose Bush
Daisies
Ligustrums - Front Yard
Boxwood
Asparagus Fern
Wisteria Vines
Calla Lilies
Tulips
Daffodils
Narcissus
Podocarpus Macrophyllus
Purple Vines in the backyard against fence
African Irises
Lavender Starflower Shrub/Tree