11 Cherry Hill LaneNovato, CA 94945Price: $995,000

Cherry Hill is an entirely private hilltop 1.4 acre ungated community of 7 individual luxury homes, surrounded by views of Novato's other pretty hills. House #11 is special in that it has the best access to a lush, sunny lawn out back. This contemporary split-level single family home was custom-built in 2009 and has been so meticulously maintained that it still looks new. Want to make a great first impression? This home boasts a covered front porch, a formal entryway, and a fabulous, elegant foyer lit by a skylight set in a jaw-dropping high ceiling, sure to wow your guests. And that's just the start. At every turn, this place just screams architectural genius. There are granite countertops (and shower stalls) throughout and stunning red oak hardwood floors in the main part of the house which includes a huge living room and formal dining area with more soaring vaulted ceilings. The 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and the walk-in closets are generous, and the two airy upstairs bedrooms make you feel like you're high up in a tree house. The dual pane windows and thick insulation in the exterior walls, ceilings and under the floors reduce energy costs. The home is surrounded by a beautiful greenbelt and landscaped common areas owned by the seven homeowners on Cherry Hill.