California, Riverside County, Riverside, USA

Perched on the west facing slopes of Little Mount Rubidoux this Mediterranean inspired home will transport you across the seas. You might find yourself in Southern Spain, or Sicily; Athens or Antalya. Anywhere the climate favors free flowing indoor/outdoor living, open patios to soak up the sun and verdant hills that support a beautiful garden rich in life and color. This home has a spectacular floor plan with the main living areas all on the entry level. There is a large living room with amazing views of the valley below and snowcapped mountains on the horizon. There is a private patio and adjacent dining room surrounded by lush greenery that receive filtered light and cool shade throughout the day. The kitchen is quaint and full of character with its rough textured plaster walls, art tile accents and country cabinets with butcher block countertops. It has a small breakfast bar with views out to the front garden and facing east receives excellent morning light. Lastly on this level is a powder room, two secondary bedrooms and a nicely remodeled ¾ bathroom. The upper level is a homeowner's dream. A private retreat, elegantly designed and executed to perfection. It features a study with wrap around bookshelves, large bedroom, en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet and even a laundry room. The best part however is the full-length patio where you can enjoy views throughout the day as well as spectacular evening sunsets. The lower level also operates as a retreat and makes for an excellent additional space to entertain. It features this really cool rustic kitchenette, a bedroom, bathroom, and laundry room. On this same level, outside, is a covered patio with private staircase access from the front yard. Very convenient for when friends or family come to stay. The entire property has been landscaped with drought tolerant plants, fruit trees, fountains and flowering shrubs. There are various places to sit, relax and take in the landscape as well as expansive westerly views that enhance the look and feel of this hillside sanctuary.