12-04-2025
Discover Placerville CA luxury farmhouse designed for ultimate entertainment
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Bill Roberts designed his Placerville home to be an entertainer's paradise.
Objective achieved.
Roberts, founder of Good Guys Heating and Cooling, and his wife Ashley purchased the five-acre property east of Sacramento in 2019 for $535,000, according to public property records. They significantly renovated and expanded the existing, smaller home and added substantial outdoor amenities and landscaping.
The original residence was built in the 1970s, but it's 'basically like new construction,' said listing agent Callie Mirsky of Cali Homes. She helped the couple purchase the property six years ago when 'it looked drastically different.'
The property at 4244 Boles Road recently hit the market for $2.2 million.
The architecture is a blend of ranch or country style and contemporary luxury design. High-end amenities throughout the residence add a modern, spacious and appealing aesthetic. The open-concept layout flows front to back.
A sweeping backyard deck and outdoor kitchen offering stunning views of the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada is the icing on the cake.
Spectacular gathering spaces are found at every turn, starting at the front entry and running to the back of the property where a full, covered bar awaits. The charming venue-style cantina provides numerous tables, a large fire pit, two restrooms, speakers, space for dancing and heating.
The home spans 4,200 square feet with three bedrooms — including a primary suite and junior primary suite. The house 'lives like a single level,' Mirsky said, but up the stairs there's an incredible movie theater with an abundance of seats, as well as a concession area and a bathroom.
The expansive gourmet kitchen sits just above the large family room adjacent to a big dining area. The kitchen features an oversized island, dining bar and plenty of storage, including a butler's pantry.
The dining room opens out to a gorgeous rear veranda overlooking a park-like backyard, where meandering paths lead through large grassy areas and down to the rustic bar, fenced pastures and a sizeable chicken coop.
The outdoor kitchen on the deck is impressive. It features a pizza oven, flat-top and regular grills, surround sound, wine fridge, a heating and cooling system underneath and retractable shades. The space is large enough for a firepit and a Jacuzzi-style spa, too.
'I don't know what more you could want,' Mirsky said.
The property is a hobbyist's and recreation enthusiast's fantasy. A 2,500-square-foot detached shop with heating and air conditioning provides enough space for a car collector to store up to 12 vehicles. The workshop comes with a well-equipped insulated loft that provides a fun place to hang out. The hideaway has a half bathroom, television, refrigerators and pool table.
Additional covered RV and boat storage is accessed from the other side of the home.
'There's room for all the toys,' MIrsky said.
The primary bedroom, which overlooks the backyard, comes with a standalone luxurious bathtub, large walk-in closet with organizers and an oversized shower.
The house contains practically everything a homeowner would want inside, but the design allows for versatility. For example, a big utility room includes office space with a built-in desk, a fitted dog crate, a washer and dryer and a large island for folding clothes or doing crafts or work projects.
With the movie theater and bathroom up the stairs from the utility room, the wing could be transformed into separate living quarters for guests or family members. It has private access.
Roberts and his wife planned to add a pool or pond to the property — there's plenty of space — but hadn't gotten around to it yet, Mirsky said.
The couple are selling the Boles Road property after purchasing 160 acres nearby for their next endeavor, raising cattle, Mirsky said.
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