Best of Both Worlds: Upgraded $1.29M Santee Sky Ranch Boasts Mountain and City Views

SANTEE, CA -- If you can't decide whether you're a mountain or ocean person, we found the house for you.

Details:

• Address: 6024 Cala Lily St, Santee, California
• Price: $1,299,900
• Square Feet: 4386
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 4 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 2009

Features:

Perched nearly 1,000 feet above sea level, this highly upgraded Sky Ranch estate offers expansive city and mountain views. Built in 2009, meticulously maintained and unparalleled in size, this home boasts 4,386 square feet, 5 bedrooms, plus separate casita, and 4 and a half baths. You’ll enjoy energy efficient features like drought tolerant landscaping, dual-pane windows, hot water re-circulation system, dual-zone heating and air conditioning and whole-house solar power system.

True to its Spanish-style design, the exterior entry greets you with Spanish Talavera inset tiles and a grand 8-foot custom iron gate leading you to the beautiful Spanish fountain. Upon entering the home, you are greeted with an open and bright floor plan awash with natural light (40+ windows in all). Continue on to find hardwood and tile flooring, 9 foot ceilings, 2 gas fireplaces, custom paint, and a movie/game room.

The entertainer’s kitchen has all of the bells and whistles, such as granite countertops and backsplash, separate butler and walk-in pantries, maple cabinetry and recessed lighting. Directly off the kitchen you’ll find the formal dining and living rooms. Breathtaking city views greet you from the kitchen, dining, and family rooms. The attached Casita comes with its own full bath and separate entry.

The beautiful bamboo wood stairs lead to the second floor. Each bedroom is outfitted with brand new carpet, upgraded padding and ceiling fans. The private master bedroom features expansive mountain views, an over-sized walk-in closet, a master bath with dual vanities and a separate make-up counter. The two adjoining 2-car garages have separate entrances. Combined they are fully equipped with built-in overhead storage, an electric ceiling hoist system, epoxied floors, a workbench and pegboard, and 75 gallon gas water heater.

The lavish backyard matches this home’s interior in both luxury and detail. Custom-made for entertaining, this backyard features a covered patio with Saltillo and Talavera tile flooring, a 3-burner stainless steel BBQ and bar with built-in SpanishTalavera sink, mini-fridge, umbrella, and glass rock gas fire pit. A mix of pavers surround the below ground salt-water pool and spa with flagstone spillway overflow. The pool and spa can be controlled wirelessly while relaxing nearby. At the side yard you’ll find a two-story dog house and a custom iron double entry gate that enables you to fence in your pets when entertaining.

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