17858 Leisure Lane

Description

The property is being offered for sale for the first time in 34 years. An opportunity to build on this super - exclusive 5+/-acre estate allows you to live in your own private park on the top of a hill at the end of a private road with gorgeous views, extensive landscaping, total privacy, peace and quiet and many amenities. Scented blooms from adjacent gardenias, jasmine, verbena, orange, lemon and grapefruit envelop the adjacent building pad with a perfumed aroma. The backyard hosts an 8ft. deep, 17 x 37 inground pool surrounded by a 1,200 sq. ft. colored concrete deck and a numerous assortment of night lighted 60 ft. trees such as magnolias, redwood, atlas blue spruce, Mediterranean stone pine, eucalyptus, deodar cedars, and others. At one end sits a 25 x 25 ft. pool cabana with bar/countertop, refrigerator, telephone, TV, and exterior speakers wired to satellite or audio component of your choice. At the other end of the pool site sits a 3 x 8 picnic table with attached benches - all crafted from full dimensional 3-inch-thick cedar. The front yard consists of a 6,000 sq. ft. lawn surrounded by a hedge and more trees. The vista is one of green tree tops all the way to Redding. At night enjoy a "Montana Big Sky" view of the stars and the twinkling lights of Redding in the background. On one side of the lawn towers a huge avocado tree that some years yields more than 200 fruits and is said to be the most northerly avocado tree in the Western United States. The property has @ 20 varieties of fruit trees/grape vines/and ornamental bushes. An orchard ladder and extendable pole - scoop/hook are included. There is a 12 x 12 ft. walk in concrete underground cellar with shelving under the guest house for your jars or wine bottles. There is a garden shed close to the house with plenty of space. The upper apartment has an outdoor deck located among the oak treetops. Fifteen walking trails wind through woods of oak and pine with the terrain covered in blooming hypericum and vinca major. One can walk for an hour and never leave the property. A shady rest area near the horseshoe pits has a drinking fountain and large picnic table with attached benches (one of 3 on the property). All buildings (except the garden shed) have exterior speakers with underground wiring connected to a central location so you can enjoy your favorite music anywhere on the 5 acres. Finally, there is an abundance of hose bib connections (@ 25) around the estate varying in size from " to 1 " in size. * 5+/- acre hilltop executive estate only 5 miles from Redding * Park like with extensive landscaping and numerous native and non-native trees; you absolutely will not find another property like this one in close proximity to Redding. * Previous house was lost in a fire. Cleared 1950 sq. ft. building site with all utility connections including, power, natural gas, water, septic with building credits available. * Large inground 37x17 pool with oversized concrete decking. * 3 legal parcels that have been surveyed, perc tested, contain water meter boxes with driveways to building pads. * (2) guest residences with kitchens, bathrooms, a living room, and one bedroom. Washer/dryer located in attached 400 sq. ft. shop. * 525 sq. ft. pool cabana wired for a hot tub, refrigerator, TV, counter, sink, cabinets/drawers, phone, and tree lighting controls. * Garden shed * Walk-in underground 12 x12 ft concrete cellar w/ drains, power, and water * 1,500 sq. ft. vegetable garden area w/split rail fencing. * (15) four ft. wide interconnected walking trails through the woods and other areas. * Horseshoe court * Parking area for RV (or boat) with septic, phone, cable TV, water, and power hookups * Horse stable/barn with tack room and (2) stables * 300 x 12 ft concrete driveway with a gated entry and a 70' x 40' parking area. * Extensive underground water system for irrigation and electrical layout for landscape lighting throughout the property. Also listed under MLS# 24-4134