12812 Valentano AveBakersfield, CA 93312

Welcome home! This well-cared-for 3-bedroom, 2 bath Northwest Bakersfield home is tucked away at the end of a cul-de-sac in the highly sought after Norris School District. Thoughtful upgrades, custom details, and an inviting outdoor living space made for enjoying Bakersfield living.

The remodeled kitchen and features quartz countertops, a walnut butcher-block center island, subway tile backsplash, single-basin sink, black stainless-steel appliances, and updated lighting and fixtures. Throughout the home, you'll find custom stained-concrete flooring in the main living areas, new carpet in the bedrooms, 5½-inch baseboards, custom wood window sills, and 2-inch blinds.

The living area features a gas fireplace insert with custom wood mantel, built-in surround-sound speakers, and a custom floor-to-ceiling bookcase with bench seating and wainscoting. A converted coat closet has been transformed into a custom wine closet with built-in wine storage, adding another unique touch to the home.

Step outside to an in-ground pool with rock waterfall, stained and stamped concrete pool decking, and a removable pool safety fence. A full-length patio and pergola provide more than 40 feet of covered outdoor living space complete with recessed lighting on a dimmer, two ceiling fans, outdoor speakers, and a natural-gas stub—perfect for relaxing or entertaining.

Additional features include an extended concrete driveway, concrete walkway along the east side of the home, built-in garage cabinetry, two gated backyard access points, and solar.

Built in 2002 on a 7,840 sq. ft. lot, this home has been thoughtfully updated and customized over the years while still offering plenty of opportunity to make it your own.