One of the larger and more charming homes on the market in El Dorado Hills is 3101 Lennox Drive, a newer property in the gated Highland Hills community.

The 5,500-square-foot home boasts a huge master bedroom overlooking a wooded back yard, as well as three other bedrooms with their own private bathrooms.

The home’s amenities go well beyond average. There’s a stunning patio area with a pool, surrounded by dozens of mature oak trees complementing the .86-acre parcel. The home’s vast marble entryway opens into a charming dining room, living room and a custom wrought-iron railed spiral staircase leading to the second floor.

Perhaps one of bigger perks is a second floor sun deck on the front of the home, which affords great views of the sunset each evening.

The deck is also equipped with wrought-iron railing and can be accessed from a den and upstairs bedroom.

“It’s the perfect place to relax and watch the sun go down,” said resident Shirin Nizar. “Or a good place to enjoy a cup of coffee and read the paper in the morning.”

The nearby master bedroom is large, but also cozy, complete with a walk-in closet fit for a king. The suite also includes a Jacuzzi tub and lots of windows that provide views of the tree-filled backyard.

“It’s a great part of the house,” Nizar said. “Falling asleep is so peaceful with the fountain from the pool going. And the trees always provide the perfect amount of shade.”

In addition to the bedroom suites throughout the other parts of the house, there is also a movie theater room and spacious upstairs laundry room. The gourmet kitchen opens into a large family room with a fireplace. And the home’s two-car garage actually has an elevator that provides access to the main floor.

The property really does bring about a sense of royalty. In addition to high ceilings and pillars near the entryway, there are also three large chandeliers, each of which can be lowered for cleaning. The home’s guest suite has a decent-sized bathroom and opens up to the patio/pool area out back.

Nizar said the neighborhood really adds to the charm of the home. The community is gated, but has only one street.

“The neighbors are incredibly friendly,” she said. “It really is a great street to live on and the views really add to it.”

For more information or to tour 3101 Lennox Drive, call Realtor Kathie DeBord at (916) 716-8886. The home’s asking price is $1,200,000. DeBord’s properties can be viewed online at DeBordGroup.com.