Larry BischofDRE# 01310589

“Metropolitan close ... feels like a

million miles away” HILLTOPREALTY

A MOUNTAIN TRADITION Est. 1972

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Idyllwild Association of Realtors

Christmas 2011

Idyllwild Association of RealtorsIdyllwild Association of Realtors

Homes on the Hill

RAMBLINGMain Living Quarters and large Family Room separated with dra-matic entry. Expansive Kitchen, Dining and Living Room flow into open floor plan. Huge Pantry/wine cellar. Spanish tile floors, pine wood work throughout. Expansive covered and open decks. Landscaped. Five Bedrooms, Four Baths. Playhouse, Playground area, Jacuzzi tub. Three car garage.

Offered @ $244,900

“OPULENCE”Incredible signature Horace Hahn Alpen Woods estate on 33 panoramic acres. Soaring cathedral windows in formal Living Room open to awe inspiring views. Stellar Gourmet Kitchen. Master Suite and Guest Bedroom on main level. Additional Bedroom, Media Room and Home Office with private entry on lower level. Attached 2 car Garage. Solitude, seclusion and privacy.

Offered @ $799,000

Garner Valley Ranch Estate on seasonal stream. Huge fenced pas-ture. 4.87 acres. Built in 2004. Custom with expansive Living Room w/10’ ceilings and extensive slate hearth and fireplace. Double French doors open to covered deck. Formal Dining. Chef’s Kitchen plus Breakfast Nook. Three Bedrooms, 2 full Baths. Insulated 3 car Garage

Offered @499,500

RefinedQUALITY

Situated on half an acre, offering tree top Mountain Views and sense of pri-vacy. Built in 2005 with many amenities. Great Room boasts cathedral ceiling, wall of windows, oak floors and kitchen cabinets. French Doors open to wrap around deck. Two Bedrooms, two Baths. Under house Workshop.

Offered @$239,000

COZYOn a quiet Fern Valley corner lot, dotted with towering pines and stately cedars. Living Room includes red brick hearth for wood burner. Large Kitchen and Dining Area. Big Master with Fireplace opens to back deck. Two attic Bedrooms and Full Bath.

Offered @149,000

Larry

acres. Soaring cathedral windows in formal Living Room open to awe acres. Soaring cathedral windows in formal Living Room open to awe inspiring views. Stellar Gourmet Kitchen. Master Suite and Guest inspiring views. Stellar Gourmet Kitchen. Master Suite and Guest inspiring views. Stellar Gourmet Kitchen. Master Suite and Guest inspiring views. Stellar Gourmet Kitchen. Master Suite and Guest inspiring views. Stellar Gourmet Kitchen. Master Suite and Guest inspiring views. Stellar Gourmet Kitchen. Master Suite and Guest inspiring views. Stellar Gourmet Kitchen. Master Suite and Guest Bedroom on main level. Additional Bedroom, Media Room and Home Bedroom on main level. Additional Bedroom, Media Room and Home Office with private entry on lower level. Attached 2 car Garage. Solitude, Office with private entry on lower level. Attached 2 car Garage. Solitude,

Incredible signature Horace Hahn Alpen Woods estate on 33 panoramic Incredible signature Horace Hahn Alpen Woods estate on 33 panoramic

inspiring views. Stellar Gourmet Kitchen. Master Suite and Guest

VICTORIANBeautiful estate in Garner Valley. Awe inspiring views. Red brick walkways lead into Formal Living Room. Dining Room, Family Room, Library and two Master Bedrooms plus 3 additional Bedrooms. Four car attached Garage with storage plus additional 2 car Garage with guest house potential. Adjacent to government land.

Offered @ $414,100

car garage.Offered @ $244,900

Incredible signature Horace Hahn Alpen Woods estate on 33 panoramic Incredible signature Horace Hahn Alpen Woods estate on 33 panoramic acres. Soaring cathedral windows in formal Living Room open to awe acres. Soaring cathedral windows in formal Living Room open to awe inspiring views. Stellar Gourmet Kitchen. Master Suite and Guest inspiring views. Stellar Gourmet Kitchen. Master Suite and Guest Bedroom on main level. Additional Bedroom, Media Room and Home Office with private entry on lower level. Attached 2 car Garage. Solitude, seclusion and privacy. seclusion and privacy.

EXPANSIVEAlmost 17 acres of wide open spac-es. Potential for equestrian board-ing and training facility. Miles of trails. County living at its best in this open beamed modular home with two Bedrooms, two full baths, spacious living room and expansive wrap around decks. Riding arena, round pen, 8 stall mare motel, sheltered pipe corrals and more. Incredible potential!

Offered @ $469,000

RETREATAt the end of the road along a Seasonal Stream. Borders U.S. Forest. Almost 3/4 acre. Multi level decks lead to sun-porch and into the Great Room. Two Bedrooms on main level plus Master Loft Suite. Lower level offers a private entry Guest Studio with Kitchenette and 3/4 bath. Workshop.

Offered @ 329,000

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SIX UNDER $200,000

ROBIN OATES

I Never Forget,You Have a Choice

(951) 236-7636 robin@robinoates.com

DRE# 00591170

If All Real Estate is Local,Use a Local Expert

GREAT FAMILY HOMEDramatic great room, 3 bedrooms + family room, 2.5 bath, large basement, screened front porch, garage.

MLS#5589 $249,000

SPECTACULAR STREAM SETTING

Beautifully remodeled cabin with rock fi replace, cedar paneling, beamed ceilings, red cedar kitchen cabinets, natural cut cedar trim, main level master bedroom + three sleeping loft rooms and private deck overlooking Marion Creek.

MLS #5599 $259,000

INCREDIBLE VALUE Sprawling 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath remodeled home located on .75 acre bordering National Forest. Spectacular sunset views!

Short sale. MLS#5407 $259,000

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180 DEGREE VIEWS Floor to ceiling windows in large open beam great room, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, big deck w/views. MLS#5611 $199,000

VIEWS & SUN Cozy wood interior with 2 bedrooms + loft, 1 bath, private deck o v e r l o o k i n g large, sunny lot. Close to town.

$179,000

OVERLOOKS SEASONAL CREEKVery charming open beam, cedar interior,2 bedroom, 2 bath, l a u n d r y , l a r g e deck and g a r a g e . MLS #5538 $199,000

PRIVATE IN-TOWN LOCATIONMove in ready full-time home, 3 bedrooms,1 bath, 2 car garage, on sewer, seasonal creek. MLS#5613 $199,000

ON STRAWBERRY CREEKBeautifully remodeled 2 bedroom, 1 bath, with new kitchen cabinets, counters, fl ooring and much more. Fully furnished + studio.Near 1/2 acre on stream. MLS #5609 $269,000

BORDERS COUNTY LAND Great in-town location, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, vaulted ceiling, brick fi replace, level access.

MLS# 5567 $130,000

SHORT SALE OPPORTUNITY2 bedrooms, 2 baths plus s e p a r a t e guest qtrs. with bedroom, bath & kitchen. Near 1/2 acre in town.

$189,000

I n these challenging times, the Idyllwild Association of Realtors would like to encourage everyone to use a local Realtor for buying and selling in Idyllwild, Garner Valley, Pine Cove, Mountain Center, Stonewood, and Pinewood. These local profes-

sionals know this market better than anyone else. You’ll fi nd that our local agents will provide a refreshing level of experience and knowledge in all transactions.

– Steve Taylor, President of the Idyllwild Board of Realtors

Jim Palmer, Dora Dillman, Karen and Wayne Johnston entertain the crowd dur-ing this year’s Idyllwild Board of Realtors installation dinner at the Rainbow Inn. At right, new offi cers are being sworn in by Pete Capparrelli, from left: Marge Muir, Trischa Clark, Bill Sperling, Karen Doshier, Kay Jennison and Steve Taylor. Photos by Shane Fender

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On nearly 1/2 acre. Fresh carpet and paint. Move-in ready. Quiet area with stream. Privacy lot included. Perfect for full or part time. 2 bedrooms.MLS#5604 $145,000

Private setting. Deck. Fenced backyard w/ park-like setting. 2 bedrooms. Brick fireplace w/ wood insert. Open floor plan.MLS#5602 $159,000

Great neighborhood and walk to town. 2 bedrooms. .19 acre. Nice setting and clean as a whistle.MLS#5529 $155,000

Panoramic views. Wooded setting. Vaulted cei l ings. One bedroom downstairs, plus roomy loft. Under house storage w/ potential expansion.MLS#5591 $199,000

River rock fireplace. Great woodwork. 2 bedrooms on first floor. Loft sleeping area. Detached 2-car garage. Close to town.MLS#5596 $235,000

Soaring ceilings. Three bedrooms, 3 baths. Master on second level w/ fabulous bath and seating area. Dedicated dining room. Great views. MLS#5547 $249,000

Large kitchen w/skylights and windows. Updated appliances. Additional office/sleeping. Upstairs master w/built-ins. Fully landscaped. 3-tiered deck.MLS#5606 $276,000

Secluded on 2 acres. Incredible views. Jacuzzi spa. Open floor plan. Workshop or home office. Double carport. Backs up to County Park land. 3 bedrooms.MLS#5586 $469,000

Tucked away. Open floor plan. Great views. Extensive decking. Privacy lot for a total of .30 acre. Peaceful and quiet.MLS#5532 $299,000

Single level main house. Guest cottage w/ 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Art studio/work room plus storage shed. Walk to town. On .35 acre in Fern Valley. Views.MLS#4559 $349,900

Three bedrooms with awesome views. Dramatic window treatments. Gourmet kitchen. Jacuzzi tub. Speaker system. Secluded and dramatic.MLS#4306 $479,500

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FERN VALLEY JEWEL Ready to move into. Homes like this are one of a kind. Multi level, 2 bed-rooms, 2 bath home with vaulted ceilings to loft mas-ter bedroom suite. Decorated to the max, this home is filled with mountain ambiance. Main level has a country kitchen with bay window breakfast nook that is framed with custom made stained glass windows. As you leave the kitchen into the living room, there is a dining area that has French doors that open up to a sunny deck. The living room has vaulted ceilings, River Rock fireplace and a stairwell that go up to a private master suite with its’ own bath-room and separate sitting area. One bedroom on each level. Off the kitchen is a stairwell down to the attached two car garage and bedroom with adjacent bath. Nicely landscaped with fenced area for pets. All appliances included and fur-nishings are negotiable. Architect Robert Prieffer did an addition to the kitchen nook and mas-ter bath and upper bedroom and den. $299,000 MLS#5486

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Ask for Linda “The Road Runner of Real Estate”

Log Cabin Office, 54230 N. Circle Dr., Idyllwild, CA 92549

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(951) 288-5604

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A New Year ... New Dreams!

SUNNY ESTATE WITH WRAP-AROUND VIEWS

Main house (2005) has Southwestern flair, 2/1.75, solar heated floors, high open living area, two office spaces and large gym/yoga room. Rock guest house (1953) has 1 bdrm, loft & full

bath, three fireplaces & solarium for sun-warmed space. All sits on top of a 1.48-acre knoll with sunrise to sunset views!

MLS#5270 $589,000 $489,000

THE FINEST ARCHITECTUREElegance flows through this stunning 2/1.75 w/garage. High vaulted ceilings, open beamed construction, fine woodwork & massive river rock throughout.Gourmet kitchen, breakfast nook, plus library & private decks. Open master suite w/lots of closets. Custom waterfall &

well-established garden w/gazebo. Views of mountain ridges plus ancient oak tree.

MLS#5453 $549,000 $499,000

PASSIVE SOLAR FAMILY HOMEOne of a kind passive solar envelope large family home. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and c l o s e t s l a r g e e n o u g h to sleep additional f a m i l y members. Includes attached garage w/adjacent workshop, carport, hot tub.Fenced back yard, storage shed & loads of extra parking.

MLS#5617 $325,000

LARGE HOME WITH SUNSET VIEWSExpansive family home with 4/2.5 and open beamed loft. Rec. room w/pool table & spa room. Stunning sunset views. Carport & lots of storage. Quiet neighborhood. Exceptional value!

MLS#5471 $222,000 $199,000

FULLY FURNISHED GAMBRELBright and light 2/1.75 gambrel w/airtight wood stove stays warm year-round. Clean inside and out, comes fully furnished, with circular drive, fenced back yard and large storage shed.

MLS#5440 $148,000

HIGH IN THE TREESFern Valley clean cabin. Newly remodeled 2/.75 with open living. Lower great room and lots of storage. Front deck provides entertainment – birds and squirrels visit through the glass.

MLS#5539 $178,000

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A best-kept secret ... PINEWOOD near Idyllwild. Ask us about the “Dome Home” on 1.72 acre, or the Montana type lodge.

Commercial and multi-use. On the creek B&B potential. Markets, restaurants, beauty salon.Check our website too.

Muirs Mountain Realty come up to our mountain ...

Pristine throughout. High windows for views. Spacious rooms, all immaculate.

MLS# 5412 Asking $279,000

The Idyllwild Cabin in the heart of the Village. With 7 baths, 5 bedrooms, 2 livingrooms and Zoned R3A. 2 lots with room to grow (3 buildings in all).

MLS# 5623 Asking $575,000

Gracious. In Fern Valley. Library, 2 master suites. Family area. Fine touches throughout. A must see. Call for appointment.

MLS# 5605 Asking $815,000

OMA’s in the Village of Idyllwild. Over 20 years bakery and dining restaurant business. on 2/3 acre land. Fully updated. Owner will fi nance.

MLS# 4907 Asking $515,000

Hide out here. 2-bedroom, 1.5 bath. Fireplace. Covered porch. Furnished. Nice level lot in god condition.

MLS# 5598 Asking $104,000

House, guest house, studio and workshop. Great neighborhood, near 1/2-acre lot.

MLS# 5582 Asking $289,000

CHECK OUT THESE BEST BUYS

$199,000 1/3 acre in Fern Valley. Partly furnished, fenced yard. MLS# 4279

$124,000 Vintage cottage on 1-acre adjacent to National Forest. MLS# 5001

$119,000 Wee cabin in Fern Valley. Fenced yard, wood stove. 1 bedroom, 1 bath, storage building. MLS# 5491

$119,000 Dynamite views. Chalet style short sale. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, deck. MLS# 5523

Great track record. Use this 5-bedroom home with an extra large livingroom as a vacation rental or family retreat.

MLS# 4948 Asking $379,000

Apple orchard and nice home. Updated throughout. 2 bd., loft. Decks. Large kitch-en. Water well. Workshop. Near Village.

MLS# 5213 Now Asking $225,000

No, Abe didn’t sleep here, but you can!A real log home. 3 bdrm., 2 ba. Decks. View.

MLS# 5173 Asking $249,000

Mountain cottage on 2 lots. Big views. 2 bdrm., 1.5 ba. Hot tub. Workshop. Nice area. Furnished.

MLS# 5523 Asking $197,500

See forever. Tri-level. Top furniture included. Family room. Fireplace. Workshop. Nice area furniture.

Asking $299,000

Is that the ocean? View from dream home on 11 acres. It may be. Quality throughout 3 suites. Very private.

MLS# 5050 Asking $1,150,000

SAVE FOR THE FUTURE! LOTS, ACREAGE

12 acres near the Village. Vews. $250,000 MLS# 4269. MULTI-USE. In Fern Valley on N. Circle. $105,000 MLS# 4343 or 1 acre on Oakwood. Level lot. OWC. $105,000 MLS# 4537 or 2 view lots. Very private. Just $42,500 for both. MLS# 5378. On a cul-de-sac. Views. $65,000 MLS# 5302. Pinewood. Gated. Streams & trails. 2 level lots 1/2 acre. Views. $47,500 MLS# 4198. 1.72 acre. Water available Views. OMC $89,000 MLS# 4702

BUY A SHARE

Included in your purchase ... a share in the park. Monthly fee: $150$51,500 for a tidy 1 bedroom MLS# 5019$59,500 on large lot, 1 bedroom. MLS# 4825$149,000 double-wide, over 1,200 square feet. 2 bdrm, deck view. MLS# 5551

Coulter Pines Residential ParkThe bank for your investment

(Over 55 park. Call for more info)

Marge Muir, BrokerKaren Doshier, Realtor

Cell: (951) 440-0114Offi ce: (951) 659-8335

margemuir@idyllwild.com

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Cell: (951) 212-9172ron@lovethehill.comwww.lovethehill.com

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KayRealtyOwner/BrokerDRE: #01065718

54545 North Circle Drive

Offi ce: 951-659-3686 Cell: 909-754-7528 E-mail: kayrealty@verizon.net Web site: www.kayrealty.net

Kay Jennison

GATHER AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREEComfortable year-round home. Level lot. Quiet street. Stone fi replace. 2 bdrm., spacious loft, 2 bath. Garage.

25553 Glen Road $399,000

WHERE THE FAMILY CAN GATHER ROUNDImmaculate. Well maintained single story. 0.68 acre.

Formal living room, family room, 3 bdrm, 2 workshops. 25200 Lodge Road New Price! $439,000

A COMFORTABLE HOLIDAY HOMEFreshly refurbished. Cul-de-sac location. Views.

Spacious 4 bdrm., 4 bath. Sauna & spa. 2-car garage25091 Coulter $420,000

CAPTURE YOUR OWN WINTER WONDERLANDComfortable year-round home. Walk to the Village. Newly remodeled 2 bdrm. plus loft, 2 bath. Garage.

54620 Pinecrest at Fir $249,000

RETREAT TO A WINTER HIDEAWAYGated Alpine Woods. Sweeping views. Very private. Remodeled 3 bdrm., 3.5 bath, family room, garage.

55001 Forest Haven $788,000

WHERE YOU CAN WATCH THE SNOW FALL

Mountain ambiance. Rustic charm. Great views! 1 bdrm plus double loft. Sunny deck. So private!

24400 Rocky Point $185,000

WATCH THE GLOW OF SUNSETQuiet setting. Privacy. Mature pines & oaks. 3 bdrm plus guest suite. Workshop. Decks.

25180 Sunset View$179,000

WINTER’S SPECTACULAR BEAUTYDramatic architect design. Flying roof system.

Cathedral ceilings. Oak fl oors. 4 bdrms., 3 baths. 54740 Falling Leaf Just Reduced! $895,000 $749,000

6 RENTAL UNITS – INVESTMENT PROPERTYIn town. Close to schools. Good condition.

Studio units, 1 and 2 bedroom units. Off-street parking. 54055 Pinecrest $250,000

WINTER’S MOUNTAIN MAJESTYSerene setting. So very private. A great escape!

Open fl oor plan. Brick fi replace, 3 bdrm. Workshop.52621 Pine Ridge $259,000

DRAMATIC VIEWS — 7 ACRESWalk to town. Private. Pine, oak & boulders.Upper Jameson $399,000

VIEWS, CREEKSeasonal creek. Oak & pine, boulders. Fees paid for sewer & water meter. Plans.Lower Jameson $49,500

May the Joys and Blessings of this Christmas Season

be Yours the whole year through!

Merry Christmas!Kay