745 kuffel canyon

Once imagined as an intimate and casual wedding ceremony enclave is now a sprawling, Lodge-style single-family residence situated on a total of three large lots equaling 1.5 acres. Home is located in Skyforest community (literally a forest in the trees w/mature specimens over 200 yrs old with Ponderosa pines, cedar, maple, Dogwood, oaks & white fir, many over 100ft tall)).Dramatic, illuminated river rock retaining walls wind up the gently sloping driveway, framing lush, manicured landscaping.----------------------------------------------------------------------- The home features an open and spacious layout with high cathedral ceilings, exposed beams, and wide tongue-and-groove paneling throughout. The split-level entrance leads to a fantastic game room and den featuring a sunken U-shaped bar, an eating area, a bathroom, and a laundry room. The main level living room offers a fireplace and sliding doors that open to a deck with expansive views.------------------------------------------------------------------------- Back at the foyer and up a few steps, the kitchen and dining area features a large island, leading directly to a super-sized, hotel-style primary ensuite bedroom. This primary suite includes an extra-large Jacuzzi tub set against a picture window looking out into the forest, a private deck, and a separate entrance to the front deck. A floating staircase from the kitchen leads to two additional bedrooms connected by a Jack and Jill vanity and a full bath. Downstairs, you will find a study and bonus room lined with custom bookshelves, a potbelly stove, and direct access to the backyard------------------------------------------ Parking is plentiful, with two carports, space for 3 to 4 additional cars, and several turnout areas on Kuffel Canyon Road directly in front of the adjacent vacant lots. A mostly level back yard houses a large, two-story shed w/roll-up garage door. Property is walking distance to the trendy "Kuffel Corner" district with coffee shop, boutique wine store, restaurants (Lou Eddy's famous Pizza), mercantile, vintage clothing, antique stores, hair salon, Heaps Peak Arboretum and more. - - - - - - - - - - - Two ½ acre lots immediately adjacent to the home’s parcel add unparalleled privacy and provide for future development are being sold with the home for additional. Also, 2 minute drive down to Lake Arrowhead Village entrance.