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Outdoor living \u00b7 2026-07-22 \u00b7 by Monica Franks

A Backyard Built for California Evenings: Pools, Patios and Gardens

The heated pool with waterfall at 1755 E Tuolumne Rd in Turlock, California

California living has a way of moving outdoors as soon as the sun dips. At 1755 E Tuolumne Rd, that is not a hope, it is the design. The backyard was built around a heated pool and spa, a covered patio, and garden space, so an ordinary Tuesday can end with a swim, a soak and dinner off the grill.

A pool that thinks ahead

The fenced pool includes a waterfall feature, and the separate spa sits just outside the primary bedroom's sliding doors. Both are wired to be managed from your phone, which sounds like a small thing until you are heating the spa before you are even home.

The patio is the third living room

The covered patio runs the width of the house with ceiling fans overhead, extra patio space beyond, and a gas stub ready for the BBQ. Add the raised garden beds, and the yard delivers equal parts entertaining, relaxing and growing.

  • Heated pool with waterfall, fenced for peace of mind
  • Built-in spa a few steps from the primary suite
  • Covered patio with ceiling fans and a BBQ gas stub
  • Raised garden beds and meticulous, established landscaping

Why the backyard matters

In the San Joaquin Valley, summer runs long and hot, and a backyard that stays usable after sunset is a real differentiator. Buyers pay attention to outdoor living exactly because homes here are lived in outdoors.

The backyard at 1755 E Tuolumne Rd is the room nobody wants to leave.

Come see it at golden hour

The pool photographs well at noon and shines at dusk. Monica is hosting private tours by appointment, seven days a week. Call (209) 345-3836 or use the contact page to book an evening showing.

Monica Franks, REALTOR with HomeSmart PV and Associates

About the author

Monica Franks

The Seller's Agent. Why You Choose Matters.

REALTOR with HomeSmart PV and Associates, serving Merced, Atwater, McSwain, Livingston and the Central Valley. Reach her at (209) 345-3836 or Monica@MonicaFranks.com.