1 Pinehurst Road , Canyon, CA 94516 - Contra Costa County

Though just four miles from the Moraga Shopping Center, this country home puts residents a world away from the stress of modern life. The farm-style home, with four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and 3,622 square feet in all, sits on more than 5.6 acres surrounded by creeks on three sides, with redwood, pine, and apple trees everywhere. The home offers corrals front and back with a classic barn, and the new McCosker trails invite exploration just across the way. Other nearby trails— including Sibley and Huckleberry— also beckon for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding; one may hike to Tilden Park, or even to the University of California, Berkeley. Relax on the patios in warm weather; in cooler months, enjoy the comfort of the family room, where one of the home’s four fireplaces wards off any chill (if that does not suffice, the outdoor hot tub will do so). The kitchen— which boasts classic Big Chill appliances, bar seating, and a walk-in pantry— lies adjacent to the comfortable dining room, living room and a speakeasy-style hidden sitting room. A rustic cabin sits adjacent to one of the corrals. The home’s well water fills a 2,500-gallon tank, and a private fire hydrant offers added security. Two garages and the stone driveway accommodate all cars. Nearby Canyon School offers K-8 education; students thereafter may attend Miramonte or Campolindo High. One need not deal with busy roads to reach urban areas; simply proceed 1.7 miles over the hill to reach Skyline/Montclair. Cyclists on the road often stop to admire this home and property— what they call “The Farm”— it is a picturesque country icon.