Set back on peaceful Reynolds Road in the western foothills of South County , Chris and Christi Becerra ’ s beautiful yellow home trimmed in green beckons guests inside . Down a path flanked by lawns , the 4,900-square foot home opens into a spacious foyer with a view of the staircase and a welcoming sitting room .
Christi enjoys recounting the history of her home , which was built in 1997 . Their home , which rests on 1.8 acres , was previously owned by a family with 12 children whom were homeschooled . It once had six bedrooms , but two of the rooms have since been converted into a dining room and a walk-in closet for the master bedroom . It also includes 5 ½ bathrooms .
The dining room has a China hutch and seating for 8 . A sitting room to the right features antiques passed down from the homeowner ’ s aunt and uncle , and a gas fireplace with a travertine tile surround .
Oak floors flow down a hallway with a half bath and closet into the eat-in kitchen featuring a granite-topped island with seating for five . The kitchen boasts white cabinetry , a separate full-sized Subzero freezer and refrigerator , a Wolf six-burner range with a
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griddle and double oven , and a deep walk-in pantry , built-in desk and dining table overlooking the backyard . A set of white builtins that stores platters , dishes and other kitchen items lines the adjacent wall .
Christi points out the cutting board , which the previous homeowners ’ installed , that pulls out below the sink and designed for small children to stand on to reach the faucet .
A French door leads to the backyard , which is designed for entertaining . A bar with seating for four faces an outdoor kitchen complete with a built-in barbecue , dishwasher , icemaker , warming drawer , sink , and refrigerator . Steps away , a covered brick patio
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