Traditional character exemplifies this impressive new East Coast Cape Cod home by South Coast Architects. Located on a corner site near the entrance to Neighborhood Three. this level site of almost one-half acre merges a backdrop of beautiful hillsides and open space with views toward the Bay and Valley lights. The front yard landscaping presents a lively natural welcome. thoughtfully conceived by the award-winning Ripley Design Group. Influenced by classic Eastern Seaboard, the two-story facade integrates shingled and stone accents. true divided light wood windows with shutters. and an attractive slate entry courtyard.

The spacious floorplan includes 4 bedrooms (3 are suites). 4 bathrooms. and 2 powder rooms. Jeffrey Weisman. the highly respected San Francisco interior designer. has designed the interiors to gracefully blend with the architecture. The rotunda style foyer provides an inviting sense of arrival with a multi-soffited ceiling and access to a spacious side courtyard area that inspires outdoor entertaining. Main living areas are appointed with classic random plank floors of red oak and ten-foot high ceilings. The main level includes a bedroom suite and adjoining office/studio with a separate outside entry. The gracious living room showcases double French doors opening out to the courtyard area. Just down the entry hall. the formal dining room is serviced by a connecting butler's pantry/wine room.

Maple cabinetry with colonial-style doors. granite slab counters, and decorative PorcelanosaTM ceramic tile

backsplashes highlight the gallery kitchen. Chefs quality appliances include a ThermadorTM cooktop beneath a BroanTM stainless steel hood. ThermadorTM double ovens with convection/microwave, a BoschTM dishwasher. Sub-ZeroTM refrigerator, and a dualcompartment sink. Casual dining is accommodated in the adjacent morning room or at the granite-finished island with elevated seating counter. Open to the kitchen. the great room is embellished with a stone and slate fireplace set between French doors.

Upstairs, a sizable turret outlined with windows presents mountain views and versatile space for exercise, reading, or computer needs. The master suite is enhanced by a fireplace accented with a tumbled marble hearth, a French door opening out to a private deck, and a media storage alcove. The lavish master bath is decorated with marble slab and tumbled marble and features a bathtub set beneath windows, separate shower, dual vanities. a dressing area with makeup vanity. and a customized walk-in closet.

Other highlights include a security system. air conditioning. Category 5 wiring, pre-wiring for surround sound in the family room, and pre-wiring for speakers in the living room and dining room. Completing the home is a large laundry room with sink, two-car garage. and sizable level fenced rear yard. This lovely home has approximately 4,103 square feet of interior living space.