French country living in prestigious Wexford

Chateau Serein is now available. Located in Granite Bay’s prestigious Wexford Community off Eureka Road, it could be described as a five bedroom, 6 1/2 bathroom estate. But that would over simplify the unique French country estate made for an active family that loves to entertain.
“This floor plan has great flexibility,” said Fran Dixon, Ellington Properties listing agent. “The master suite, kitchen and living room are all very close together. The kids can holler and carry-on in the other living areas.”
The estate also has an office, craft room, over-sized gathering room for entertaining, as well as a fantastic Roman bath in the master suite attached to his and hers walk-in closets and an exercise or sitting area.
In a gourmet style, the kitchen displays furniture quality cabinets, granite slab countertops, state of the art stainless steel appliances and a Wolf six-burner cook-top.
“The kitchen has a nearby catering kitchen with a separate entrance to the patio for entertaining,” Dixon said.
The dumb waiter takes groceries from the three-car garage to not only the kitchen but one of the two laundry rooms.
“All of the rooms are very large,” Dixon said. “Architectural accents in every room give them more depth and interest.”
For instance, one bedroom suite has three elevations for a young child to play.
The over-sized gathering room is made perfect for bringing the family and friends over for fun.
“Most people come down here and flop and say, ‘What can I do here?’” Dixon said. “The gathering room has two fireplaces, a wet bar and plenty of room for a pool table.”
The hardwood box beamed ceiling grabs your attention but the cozy elegant details keep you. Nestled behind a brick facade with stylized iron gates is an indoor grotto with a spa.
“The grotto has authentic decking around the spa with faux boulder walls, a waterfall, and a fireplace with a TV for entertaining,” Dixon said.
The grotto also gives owners access to the climate-controlled and electronically sealed wine cellar with room for hundreds of bottles.
Enjoying the home from the outdoors, the inclined corner lot allows the estate to have fantastic views of the Sacramento Valley out the front and a towering view of the community fishing lake and the Rocklin Moraine out the back.
The family room on the main level connects to a series of descending decks that transition with the elevation to a designer pool and a grassy lower yard where kids can enjoy a fort-style jungle gym. The pebble tech saltwater pool has a soaking shelf and a spillover spa.
“It is a very kid friendly area,” Dixon said. “There are gates and locks along the way and the pool is completely fenced and enclosed with the separate play area.”
The surprise may be the secluded koi pond, which is surrounded by granite outcroppings off the private master deck.
“It’s a great place to get away with a cozy book,” Dixon said.
The Wexford estate is offered at $1,495,000. For more information and a private showing call Fran Dixon at (916) 783-7980 or visit the estate’s website at www.5198Prior.com.