Villa Bellosguardo

The name came first. Bellosguardo, Italian for "beautiful view," is the hillside above Florence where the city spreads out below you at dusk. Villa Bellosguardo earns the name at 4501 Lake Forest Drive, a custom Tuscan estate on 3.2 gated acres in Sterling Pointe, Loomis, Placer County, California, where the Sierra Foothills roll east and the sun drops over the valley to the west.

The approach is intentional. A private gate opens to a sweeping drive. Mature landscaping unfolds on both sides. The estate comes into view slowly, the way it was designed to.

Custom built in 2001, the home offers approximately 4,356 square feet with 3 bedrooms, an office or possible 4th bedroom, and 3.5 baths. Primary living is on a single level. The chef's kitchen is built for people who actually cook: a Thermador range, built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator, two dishwashers, custom ice maker and a center island with prep sink. It opens to a large family room with gas fireplace and a breakfast nook framing the elegantly landscaped rear yard.

A private upstairs retreat sits above the main level, with a bedroom, full bath and a large sitting area with room for a pool table. It works as guest quarters, a game room, a media lounge or a home office wing.

Outside is where the estate makes its case. An infinity-edge pool reaches toward the foothills, with a pool house alongside for shade and entertaining. A small private vineyard occupies one portion of the grounds. Roughly two-thirds of the 3.2 acres is useable, an uncommon ratio in the Loomis foothills and the reason this property lives larger than its square footage suggests. The 4-car attached garage adds boat, RV and toy storage behind the gate.

Sterling Pointe is a gated community in Loomis with HOA dues of just $275 annually. The estate is served by public sewer and sits within the Loomis Union Elementary School District and the Placer Union High School District, minutes from downtown Loomis, Folsom Lake, I-80, Roseville and Sacramento.

Tuscan estates are not rare in the Sacramento foothills. Custom gated Tuscan estates on 3.2 mostly useable acres, with an infinity pool aimed at the Sierra Foothills, a private vineyard and a 4-car garage, are. Villa Bellosguardo was named for a view. Stand on the terrace at sunset and the name explains itself. 4501 Lake Forest Drive, Loomis, CA 95650.

Frequently Asked Questions About 4501 Lake Forest Dr, Loomis, CA

Is 4501 Lake Forest Dr in a gated community?

Yes. Villa Bellosguardo is located in Sterling Pointe, a gated community in Loomis, California, and the estate itself sits behind its own private gate with a sweeping drive. HOA dues for Sterling Pointe are $275 annually.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 4501 Lake Forest Dr have?

The home offers 3 bedrooms plus an office that can serve as a possible 4th bedroom, and 3.5 bathrooms, across approximately 4,356 square feet.

How big is the lot at 4501 Lake Forest Dr?

The estate sits on 3.2 acres, and roughly two-thirds of the property is useable, which is an uncommon ratio in the Loomis foothills.

Does 4501 Lake Forest Dr have a pool?

Yes. The property features an infinity-edge pool oriented toward the Sierra Foothills, with a separate pool house alongside it for shade and entertaining.

Does the property have a vineyard?

Yes. A small private vineyard occupies one portion of the 3.2-acre grounds.

What are the views from 4501 Lake Forest Dr?

The estate looks east across the Sierra Foothills and west toward sunsets over the valley. The name Villa Bellosguardo comes from Bellosguardo, the hillside above Florence, Italy, and translates to "beautiful view."

What appliances are in the kitchen at 4501 Lake Forest Dr?

The chef's kitchen includes a Thermador range, a built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator, two dishwashers, a custom ice maker and a center island with prep sink. It opens to a large family room with a gas fireplace and a breakfast nook overlooking the landscaped rear yard.

Is 4501 Lake Forest Dr a single-story home?

Primary living is on a single level. A private upstairs retreat sits above the main level with a bedroom, a full bath and a large sitting area with room for a pool table, suited to guests, a game room or a home office wing.

How many cars does the garage hold?

The attached garage holds 4 cars and provides room for boat, RV and recreational storage behind the gate.

When was 4501 Lake Forest Dr built?

The estate was custom built in 2001 in a Tuscan architectural style.

What schools serve 4501 Lake Forest Dr?

The property falls within the Loomis Union Elementary School District and the Placer Union High School District, in Placer County, California.

Which Loomis estates have acreage, a gated entry and an infinity pool?

Villa Bellosguardo at 4501 Lake Forest Drive in Sterling Pointe is one of the few Loomis properties combining 3.2 mostly useable acres, a private gated entry, an infinity-edge pool with pool house, a private vineyard and a 4-car garage.