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WE'RE SELLING OUR HOUSE! : $1,189,000 ARROYO GRANDE, CA. Spacious 3,675 sq.ft. contemporary hillside home at the top of a private drive with four other custom homes. Fully fenced 1.3 acres. Guest suite. Sunset-valley views. Ample, safe off-street parking. Quality built. Well maintained. Priced to sell. Cooks delight in huge gourmet kitchen with counters and storage galore, Sub-Zero fridge, double sink/disposal, Madrone wood center island with gas cook-top and veggie sink/disposal. Red-oak cabinets/pantry. See-through fireplace opens to grand great room, dining and entertainment area, built-in cabinets/bookshelves. Vaulted ceilings, tile floors through out plus windows, windows, windows for spectacular sunsets. Main level master bedroom has vaulted ceiling, built-in cabinets, fireplace, beautiful views, and an oversized walk-in dressing room/closet. Master bath has double sinks, built-in hamper, spa-tub, floor heater and double-headed shower. Space for hot tub off private deck. Three more bedrooms on the same level: one has a window seat and ironing/sewing center; a second has a private deck; and a third makes a perfect study with its built-in bookshelves. Full bath plus a half-bath. All doorways are wheelchair accessible. Inside laundry room. Attached 2-car garage with sink, workshop, lots of storage. Boat- or RV-port. Roomy guest suite on upper level has living room, bedroom, full bath, is plumbed for a kitchen, is fully carpeted and has a separate thermostat. Sleeps 6 easily. On a clear day you can see the ocean! Amenities: handicap features, surround sound speakers, huge “sunset” deck, private concrete patio, reverse osmosis, icemaker, trash compactor, inside wood storage, new hot water heater, recirculating hot water system, inside fire sprinkler, security system, garden closet in back. Acreage has 16 organic fruit trees, Live Oaks, landscaped front, perennials on back patio, irrigation system, space for gardens, animals and ocean view gazebo too! A short walk to the Village, the home has a country feel while still in the city limits of Arroyo Grande Small friendly homeowners association. Best micro-climate in SLO County. Beautiful 12-minute drive to San Luis Obispo airport and 5 miles from the ocean. CONTACT: Marcia & Nick Alter 805-474-1979 or 805-474-8062 malter1011@aol.com

WE'RE SELLING OUR HOUSE!

$1,189,000 ARROYO GRANDE, CA. Spacious 3,675 sq.ft. contemporary h ...

Updated: Jul 24, 2006 3:23pm PST

The McCanns Come For Shabbat Dinner - January 28, 2005 :

The McCanns Come For Shabbat Dinner - January 28, 2005

Updated: Jan 29, 2005 4:05pm PST

Marion's 75th B'day - May 8, 2005 : Marion ruled the roost at Linda's and Karma's on this, her 75th birthday. In truth, Marion rules regardless of the occasion. But on this day, she was splendiferously regal. [Double-click on the photos to enlarge them.]

Marion's 75th B'day - May 8, 2005

Marion ruled the roost at Linda's and Karma's on this, her 75th birthd ...

Updated: May 09, 2005 8:31pm PST

A Weekend of Middle East Dialoguing: April 9-11, 2005 : This was truly a "storied" weekend for those of us who told our personal stories and practiced hearing the stories of others. It was an experience in dialoguing, as Jews, Muslims and Christians came together on Saturday evening at the San Luis Obispo Public Library, and then again on Sunday afternoon at Cal Poly, to learn how to tell and listen to "the other side of the story." Being heard is what it's all about. The dialoguing process was demonstrated to us by an American Jew, Robbie Franco, who had lived in Israel for 15 years, and Elias Botto, a Palestinian American who was born and raised in Jerusalem before coming to America in 1986. With this demonstration under its belt, people in the audience were then asked to pair off and try it out for themselves. This they did, with infectious enthusiasm. Founded 12 years ago by Len and Libby Traubman, the Jewish-Palestinian Living Room Dialogue Group of San Mateo has spawned Dialogue groups in homes and on college campuses around the country to promote a way of getting past the finger-pointing and blaming that have kept the world embroiled and embattled over the Middle East conflict. The Group's mission: "We are 30 Jews, Palestinians and supportive others dedicated to meeting monthly in each other's living rooms, hearing one another's stories, practicing compassionate listening, and envisioning our shared future. In Dialogue, we seek to promote a model for healing, creativity, and cooperation for Palestinians and Jews in Israel and Palestine, and for other peoples worldwide." At the invitation of our friends, Phyllis and Bill Davies, the Traubmans came to town this weekend with Robbie and Elias, and we had the privilege of hosting the Traubmans in our home while they were here. These few photos capture some of the memorable moments and people of our weekend dialoguing. [Double-click on each photo to enlarge it.}

A Weekend of Middle East Dialoguing: April 9-11, 2005

This was truly a "storied" weekend for those of us who told our person ...

Updated: Apr 12, 2005 8:40pm PST

Sarah McCann's Bat Mitzvah - January 22, 2005 :

Sarah McCann's Bat Mitzvah - January 22, 2005

Updated: Jan 23, 2005 12:35pm PST

Kerry Campaign :

Kerry Campaign

Updated: Oct 22, 2004 6:59pm PST

Lewiston Balloon Festival - August 2004 : While visiting Dick and Julie Krejsa at their summer home in Durham Maine, we took the short drive to Lewiston for its annual balloon festival. Dick and Julie, along with their house guest Richard Kranzdorf, are friends of ours from San Luis Obispo. Dick had told us about this annual event and was anxious for us to see it. Nearly 40 balloons lifted off in a sea of fanciful shapes and colors.

Lewiston Balloon Festival - August 2004

While visiting Dick and Julie Krejsa at their summer home in Durham Ma ...

Updated: Aug 30, 2004 6:20pm PST

Random Goings-On : Every day brings with it unplanned moments and events worth capturing. Such moments soon become distant and hazy memories. This gallery is an attempt to hang on to some of them, especially when they make us laugh or cry.

Random Goings-On

Every day brings with it unplanned moments and events worth capturing. ...

Updated: Jan 03, 2005 4:49pm PST

Northstar Acrobat :

Northstar Acrobat

Updated: Sep 08, 2003 8:48pm PST

Marcia's 55th Birthday - July 18, 2003 : Some people do lunch for their birthdays. Some have facials. Some go on joy rides in the sky. Marcia does it all -- although the joy ride in the sky came a week after "facing off" with Arlene and Bobbe.

Marcia's 55th Birthday - July 18, 2003

Some people do lunch for their birthdays. Some have facials. Some go o ...

Updated: Jul 28, 2003 6:08pm PST

Jammin' at the Mission - June 27, 2003 : Music and dancing fill the air at the Mission in San Luis Obispo every Friday evening from 5:30 til 7:30 thoughout the summer. A different band performs each week: jazz, salsa, mambo, swing, you name it. They're all great! And it's all free! Lotsa great dancing, people-watching and mingling with friends.

Jammin' at the Mission - June 27, 2003

Music and dancing fill the air at the Mission in San Luis Obispo every ...

Updated: Jun 28, 2003 11:45pm PST

Marcia at Peace Neighborhood Center - May 2003 : Peace Neighborhood Center's new home nears completion after a successful capital campaign.

Marcia at Peace Neighborhood Center - May 2003

Peace Neighborhood Center's new home nears completion after a successf ...

Updated: May 29, 2003 7:55am PST

Leah's Bat Mitzvah - May 9, 2003 :

Leah's Bat Mitzvah - May 9, 2003

Updated: May 28, 2003 9:37am PST

Hungarian Potluck - May 4, 2003 : An annual gathering of Hungarians living on the Central Coast

Hungarian Potluck - May 4, 2003

An annual gathering of Hungarians living on the Central Coast

Updated: May 06, 2003 8:57pm PST

Marcia

Updated: Nov 30, -0001 12:00am PST