$1,794,000
About this home
Perched atop one of the highest hills in Atascadero, this grand estate was custom-built by a disabled veteran. Just 4 minutes from Highway 101 yet completely worlds apart, a private drive winds through 2.3 oak-canopied acres to a hilltop sanctuary with only one neighboring home in sight. From here, sweeping panoramic views of Atascadero and the rolling wine country hills of California's Central Coast unfold in every direction. A fountain welcomes you at the entry alongside 8-foot Mahogany doors opening directly into a breathtaking great room where 20-foot ceilings, arched clerestory windows, and a winding staircase with wrought iron railings make an immediate and lasting impression. Designed for both lavish entertaining and comfortable everyday living, the heart of the home features a full wet bar, open living space, and a chef's kitchen outfitted with a 7-burner stove and double ovens. The great room flows seamlessly through French doors to an exceptional outdoor retreat: a 9-foot deep lap pool, hot tub, mist area, and outdoor shower, all powered by 100 fully paid solar panels. A private downstairs bedroom suite offers ideal accommodations for guests, while the formal dining room, den, and laundry room complete the main level. Upstairs, the master suite is a one-of-a-kind sanctuary with a private balcony showcasing the most breathtaking panoramic views of the Central Coast wine country hillsides, a scene that changes beautifully with every season. The suite also includes a dedicated office overlooking the living area, custom walk-in closet, and spa-inspired bath with a jetted tub and steam shower. A home gym and two additional guest rooms round out the upper level, while a 3-car garage, dual-zone climate control, and an utterly private, tree-canopied hilltop setting with a private overlook make 5255 Escarpa Ave one of the Central Coast's most compelling offerings.
Facts & features
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 4 full, 1 half
- Living area
- 4,942 sq ft
- Interior features
- Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Separate Formal Dining Room, Elevator, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Storage, Solid Surface Counters, Unfurnished, Bar, Bedroom On Main Level, French Doors Atrium Doors, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets, Workshop
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Barbecue, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Levels
- Two
- Spa
- In Ground, Permits, Private
- Lot size
- 2.3 acres (100,188 sq ft)
- Pool
- Filtered, Electric Heat, Heated, Lap, Private
- View
- City Lights, Hills, Mountains, Panoramic, Valley, Vineyard, Trees Woods
- Architectural style
- Mediterranean
- Year built
- 2002
- Parking
- Asphalt, Concrete, Door Multi, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, On Site, Paved, Rv Access Parking, One Space, Workshop In Garage
- Parking spaces
- 7
- Area
- ATSC - Atascadero
- County
- San Luis Obispo
- Community features
- Biking, Hiking
- Status
- Active
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Days on market
- 53
- Listed
- 2026-04-10
- Original price
- $1,850,000
- Terms
- Cash, Conventional, Cal Vet Loan, Exchange 1031, Government Loan, Va Loan
- Parcel #
- 029353001
- MLS #
- SC26099891