888 Vineyard Hill Dr
Newcastle, CA
This private estate (in the Del Oro school district) offers breathtaking views stretching from vineyards and neighboring ranches to Lincoln and the Coastal Mountains. Set on splitable land with usable acreage, the property boasts a vineyard, pond, guest house, and beautifully remodeled primary home. SEE THE FULL FEATURE LIST BELOW.
As you enter, a picturesque landscape unfolds before you—rolling vineyards of various varieties, lush lawns dotted with fruit trees, and panoramic vistas that captivate at every turn. The home welcomes you with a screened-in family room deck that seamlessly connects to an outdoor kitchen garden. Experience the serenity of nature, shielded from the elements, as you relax and unwind in this tranquil and quiet space, watching the kids fish in the pond and play on the lawn.
Step inside to the heart of the home—the great room. Cathedral ceilings soar overhead, while a skylight and expansive windows bathe the space in natural light. A gas fireplace adds warmth and ambiance, complementing the wood-colored tile floors that flow throughout. Two sliding doors lead to the expansive deck, perfect for alfresco dining or simply soaking in the scenery.
The remodeled chef’s kitchen is a culinary delight, featuring stainless steel appliances, a picture window over the sink, and a center island that doubles as a breakfast bar. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or preparing a quiet meal at home, this kitchen is sure to inspire your inner chef.
For overnight guests or extended family, the approximately 365 sq ft studio offers a private retreat. Complete with a separate entry, full bath, and kitchenette, it provides all the comforts of home away from home.
Retreat to the luxurious master suite, also on the main level—a haven of comfort and elegance. Cathedral ceilings add drama, while picture windows and a private balcony offer uninterrupted views. A sitting room with its own heat and air provides a cozy spot for reading or relaxation on days with more extreme temperatures, creating a serene escape at the end of the day.
The lower level of the home features two additional bedrooms, a remodeled hall bath, and a second family room, offering a versatile space for entertainment or relaxation. With access to the backside patio, it’s the perfect spot for an infinity edge pool, sunbathing, or quiet moments of reflection and admiration of the wildflowers, gorgeous rock outcroppings, and views from “the top of the world.”
This home is truly an entertainer’s paradise, offering a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor living spaces. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, hiking the private trail down to the canal trail, making wine, or simply relaxing and watching the winter sunsets turn into a twinkling horizon of Lincoln city lights while stargazing under the dark sky overhead, this property offers endless opportunities for relaxation and enjoyment.
UPDATES (with approx. dates)
2022 Installed chandelier in great room
2022 Rebuilt back deck with new lumber
2020 Water heater
2020 Whole house generator
2019 Installed sprinklers in the orchard and upgraded the controller for all irrigation to a Hunter WiFi system using Hydrawise phone app
2017 Remodeled master bathroom and upstairs powder room
2016 Added metal roof, ceiling fan and screened in the front porch with three screen doors for extended living area
2016 Installed automated drip throughout and sprinklers to the back and in the orchard
2015 Installed built in BBQ and fenced in the outdoor kitchen garden
2015 Mini split in the master bedroom for focused and efficient heat/ air
2015 Hunter Douglas shades and plantation shutters
2015 Aquasana whole house water filtration and softener system
2014 Septic with pressure dose leach system installed
2014 Well drilled with two 2500 gallon in ground tanks
2014 Remodeled downstairs bath
2013-2020 Replaced windows and doors
2013-2024 Installed ceiling fans and lighting
2013 Kitchen completely remodeled 2017 added new pantry/cabinetry
2013 Remodeled guest house bathroom
2013 Installed Italian tile floors on main level
MAIN LEVEL
Screened in large porch living space with ceiling fan and vaulted ceiling
Outdoor garden kitchen with built-in KitchenAid barbecue with stone counters, fully fenced, three raised garden beds & Meyer lemon, key lime, tangerine, naval and blood orange trees
Great room with vaulted ceilings, skylight, newer custom rock gas fireplace, gorgeous chandelier, Italian tile floors that look like hardwood, sliding door to deck for outdoor dining with views
Remodeled kitchen with soft close cabinets & drawers, stainless steel sink under the picture window, Electrolux 6 burner gas range, stainless steel hood, GE profile Advantium oven/microwave, wine refrigerator, granite counters with bull nose finish, stone tumbled travertine subway tile backsplash, Perfect Plank hard walnut butcher block 6 person dine up center island
Master suite with vaulted ceilings, sliding door to private deck, picture windows, sitting area, mini split for efficient heating and air
Master large walk in closet with a window and built in shoe cubbies and shelves
Master bath with travertine tile floors, vaulted ceilings, plantation shutters, dual vanity with granite counters and soft close cabinets, separate make up counter with 2 adjustable lighted mirrors, remodeled private shower with multiple shower heads and sitting bench, towel warmer walk in storage closet and space for installing a tub.
Remodeled guest bath with faux rock wall
LOWER LEVEL
Door at the bottom of the staircase that can be closed, for efficient heating and air
Family room with crown molding, built-in recessed shelving, a bar with stainless steel sink and cabinets, sliding door to the back patio to enjoy the views
Bedroom with crown molding and newer light fixture
Hall bath with granite counter and remodeled shower with sitting bench and glass sliding doors
Laundry closet
Bedroom with walk-in closet, crown molding, luxury vinyl wood flooring, ceiling fan and a storage room
Storage utility room with patio and garage access, houses the Aquasana whole house water filter & water conditioner and a 79-gallon water heater
GUEST HOUSE
Approx. 365 sq ft
Private entry and deck access to enjoy the views
Vaulted ceilings
Attached pantry and 2 storage closets
Wood colored tile floors
Remodeled bathroom with walk in shower, sink and toilet
Newer lighting
Kitchenette with upper and lower cabinetry, apron farmhouse sink, dishwasher, refrigerator and pantry cabinet
Mini split heat and air and two ceiling fans
PROPERTY
Winter sunset views; views over neighboring ranches and vineyards, Lincoln to the coastal mountains
City lights twinkle in the distance with a dark sky over the home, perfect for star gazing
Private and quiet property
Dividable and approx. 2.5-3 usable acres with access from the cul-de-sac; to build a home, barn etc.
One miner’s inch, year round of NID irrigation water with 700-gallon tank
Gated entrance with fencing along the street
Fig, apple, pear, mandarin, orange, plum, lavender, persimmon, peach, almond and pecan orchard on the left side of the driveway
Vineyard with approx. 250 vines of different varieties, on the right side of the driveway
Garden shed
Pond stocked with Blue Bass
Fire ring
Front yard Japanese maple garden with Rosemary, Camellias and rock outcropping
Built in BBQ with kitchen garden landscaping, Meyer lemon trees, blood orange, naval orange, mandarin, and Mexican key lime trees, and 3 raised planter beds with Lemongrass, and this season's planting of tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and basil already underway.
Private hiking trail cut along hillside, joining canal trail which leads to Leta Court or to Chili Hill Rd
Great hillside location for infinity edge pool, off the back patio
Several beautiful tiny home locations
LOCATION
Centrally located Newcastle home in the Del Oro School District! Hillenbrand Farmhouse Brewery and the best wineries on the Placer County WINE TRAILS are only minutes away (Dono Dal Cielo Vineyard & Winery, Lone Buffalo Vineyards, Mt Vernon Winery, Vina Castellano Vineyard & Winery, Fortezza Winery, PaZa, Fawnridge Winery, Fawnridge Winery & Wise Villa Winery). Approx. 8 minutes to HWY80, 10 minutes to Auburn, 10 minutes to Loomis.