32536 Ortega

This, very private, custom home has 4,691 sq ft. set on 4.4 acres. With over 500 linear feet bordering the Cleveland National Forest in the charming El Cariso Village. With magnificent views of the surrounding mountains, the home has 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms with a library downstairs that could easily be converted into a fifth bedroom. The lower floor of the home includes a wine cellar, a bedroom with private bath and walk in closet as well as two extra rooms that could be used for any hobby or design of your choice. The octagonal design of the house gives it a unique feel and panoramic views from both floors of the home. This property is located on the Ortega Highway, one of the only corridors for miles between Orange and Riverside Counties with easy access to both the 5 Freeway and the 15 Freeway. It is a horticulturist's dream with plenty of room for green houses, nursery, gardens, horses and more.
The home has 2 large A/C units, both of which have been replaced in the last few years. All utilities underground, fire hydrant on property. Security motion sensor lights. Dual-pane windows. Walls downstairs are 12 inches and 8 inches thick upstairs. Roof is Alcoa aluminum country cedar shake with one inch non-flammable insulation. Hearthstone airtight wood burning stove in family room. 2-inch copper piping. The home is built to very high standards, solid oak cabinets, teak transitions, Kohler sinks and toilets.
Solar power was installed in 2014 and is paid for.
There is a 2000 sq ft metal workshop/storage building on the lower section of the property. The workshop is ideal for storage of boats, cars, toys or for use as a contractor workshop/staging area. The is plenty of room alongside the workshop for vehicles, RV, storage.

With the forest less than 100 feet from the home, it's a short walk to this secluded plateau of nature that is near impossible to get to from anywhere else.
the Cleveland National Forest with hiking and riding trails. This is a truly unique property and location.