10030 Jones Durham CA 95938 | MLS #SN26163111

This exceptional home blends a 1940’s orchard supervisor’s cottage with a 2013 renovation/expansion, resulting in an interesting, well-built house with significant outdoor patio and deck square footage, flexible living space, a large and well-equipped kitchen at its heart, 30 windows that bring in tons of natural light, surrounded by 5 acres of organic walnut orchard, all on 6.34 acres of land. The property offers fully owned 54-panel solar, a 30’ x 40’ powered shop/barn, and electric car charging station. The kitchen is spacious, with passages and counter space designed to accommodate many people working at once. It includes a retro O’Keefe & Merritt gas range, refrigerator, dishwasher, custom built maple cabinetry, pull-out drawers, direct and indirect lighting, island with cabinetry and space for seating, convection oven/microwave, and spacious walk-in pantry. The kitchen area has space for a freestanding dry bar and sofa for family and friends who always end up in the kitchen. The 30×20 living room invites daily living and entertaining, with double pocket doors connecting the kitchen and multiple seating zones, including a recessed seating area, windows designed for corner seating, and a center area around the fireplace with built in seating. In one corner, a sideboard designed to store linen and tableware includes a 5 foot deep pull-out drawer for table leaf storage that easily supports dining for up to 18 people. The primary bedroom opens to the deck, includes his-and-her closets, heated bathroom floor, and a large walk-in shower. The original cottage rooms include the 2nd bedroom, 2nd bath (renovated in 2010), and the original cottage living room which has over the years been used as a bedroom, office, library, or crafts room. A 9×20 room connecting the original cottage to the kitchen/living area expansion has been used as a casual dining area and play/game area. It handles a shuffleboard table nicely. It opens onto a deck with views of the orchard which is great for gatherings and includes dimmable lighting and cabling/shades for hot summer months. The living room opens to a covered concrete patio with ceiling fan and dimmable lighting. From the patio, the fully fenced landscaped backyard and orchard view provide a peaceful spot to relax in the summer and enjoy rain showers in the winter. This is a house that you must see to appreciate. It is waiting for you to move in and build memories!- Seller.