1881 Arroyo Drive

ByApril Glatzel

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[ SOLD for $480,000 ]    This one-of-a-kind 5 bedroom, 4 bath pool home is nestled and tucked away at the end of prestigious Arroyo Drive in the “Victoria” neighborhood of Riverside — you gotta see it to believe it!  Privacy and fantastic views to die for!  Sellers have spared no expense, from the brand new stove and dishwasher in the newly remodeled kitchen to the gorgeous hardwood floors and remodeled bathrooms!  Spacious and open kitchen allows you to see and enjoy the family room and formal dining room.  Master bedroom suite is completely private and separate from other bedrooms, with a breathtaking view, and French doors leading to the 2-year-old wraparound wood deck to enjoy coffee in the morning or dinner in the evening!  The main house is 2907 sq ft and the pool room is 450 sq ft, great for entertaining or a fun getaway for the kids!  Huge custom-built laundry room with tons of storage.  Also, a very handy mud room for even more storage. 3-year-old exterior paint, dual A/C units, two fireplaces, 12-year-old roof, fruit trees, and 2-car garage with roll-up door.

All of this just down the street from The Victoria County Club, established in 1903 and possibly the State’s first such country club; it’s situated above and in the arroyo and offers a beautiful and natural environment.  The “Victoria” neighborhood is historic with streets that flow with the land, following the natural contours.  Varying house elevations make for an ever-changing urban environment.  Victoria has been part of Riverside since its foundation.

You can be in your new home in time for the holidays!

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Living room with gorgeous hardwood floors, lots of natural light, and built-in bookshelves flanking romantic fireplace. FDR to LR Standing in living room looking towards front door tiled entry and hallway to bedrooms and downstairs den. Standing in living room looking through formal dining room into kitchen and beyond! View from formal dining room through kitchen and into wet bar area. Also, family room is to the right. Another view of kitchen showing even more cabinetry and granite counter tops! Elegant wet bar with granite counter tops, glass-fronted cabinets and wine rack. There is also a convenient remodeled half-bath to the left of this photo. Family room (adjoining the kitchen) with access to the deck through the French door. Access private master bedroom suite through sold door on left. Standing by two of the bedrooms and looking towards the front door. Stairway leads to another bedroom and a huge den downstairs. Bedroom (main level) with ample closet space and beautiful hardwood floors. Bedroom 2 (main level) with carpeting and large closet space. Full remodeled bathroom in hallway for bedrooms 1 and 2. Tub to the left, and separate shower stall to the right. Bedroom 3 (main level) is down the hallway away from the other bedrooms. Privacy is ideal for use as a guest room. Bedroom #3 walk-in closet with practical organizer! Alternate view of bedroom 3 on main level. Practical and convenient built-in desk and bookshelves. Private and charming 3/4 bathroom (shower to the right) attached to bedroom 3. Perfect for guests. Huge custom-built laundry room with tons of storage and space to hang clothing too. Very handy mud room for extra storage or a place for the kids to drop off their school supplies as they come home from school. The hallway leads to the kitchen. Enter the master suite (bedroom #4) through family room or through French doors on outside deck. Large picture window was made for view of mountains! Enormous walk-in (and walk-through) closet with space for makeup tables, reading chairs and/or exercise equipment if desired. Private remodeled full bathroom part of master suite. Spectacular view of mountains from master bedroom window! Huge den downstairs complete with fireplace and French doors to patio. This room is extremely insulated and quiet from rest of home. Bedroom #5 is also downstairs, with view of patio and stairway to upper deck. View of lower patio and upper deck from outside the den French doors. Master bedroom is to right at top, and pool room to right at bottom. View of upper wraparound deck with family room just past the patio table and the master suite to the right. 450 sq ft pool room with upper level for card tables, pool table or exercise equipment. Serve drinks on lower level while enjoying the view of the pool and the mountains. Back of house. Upper window is master bedroom, lower window is pool room. Another view of refreshing pool from the upstairs deck.

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