The story
East Coast elegance meets California living in this extraordinary French Country inspired estate along the 6th fairway of Serrano Country Club. Designed by MSP Design and built by Jeff Nelms, the home reveals exceptional craftsmanship through materials with a story such as limestone from northeast Kansas, reclaimed brick from Old Sacramento and Chicago, Virginia slate roofing, and custom copper chimney accents. Gas lanterns illuminate a welcoming covered front porch, where a fireplace invites conversation and lingering evenings. Inside, rich cherry woodwork, beautifully detailed ceilings, and walls of windows create spaces that feel both refined and deeply welcoming. The kitchen details include furniture-quality cabinetry, a MacKenzie-Child inspired center island, an AGA range, built-in refrigeration, a butler's pantry, and a wine closet. An adjoining hearth room offers an intimate gathering place, while the sun-filled solarium, framed by wood cross-beams, provides a memorable setting for dining and entertaining. A cherry-paneled study with a fireplace and barrel-vaulted ceiling offers a quiet retreat. The primary suite is a private sanctuary with two fireplaces, a beautifully appointed bath, and a custom closet. Separate guest suites offer comfort and privacy, and every bedroom opens directly to an outdoor balcony. Across the rear of the home, generous patios and balconies overlook the fairway, creating inviting settings for morning coffee, relaxed afternoons, and celebrations of every scale. Timeless architecture, remarkable materials, and a thoughtful connection to the outdoors make this a home as suited to gracious entertaining as it is to everyday life.
