Description:

SOLD!!
Built in 1982, this 3br3ba, 2,560sqft custom 2-story home has many unique features and it is sited on a mighty fine 5 acre parcel at the 3,300 foot elevation. It even has a small orchard of about 40 hazelnut trees!!

The home enjoys complete seclusion from the road and from neighboring homes. This was the owners' dream property and it has an amazing array of special features. The upper story has a complete wrap-around deck from which you can enjoy some pretty awesome views. The lower story has a deck for the downstairs bedrooms and a huge deck off of the library that includes a completely enclosed "margarita room" for afternoon and evening entertaining.

This isn't a run of the mill slab built home... built on a raised post & pier perimeter foundation, the home is all 2x6 construction with a lifetime Borga metal roof. You enter the home through an enclosed arctic/mudroom and then though the main door to a tiled entry foyer that features a very dramatic carved oak double bench and coat rack. Immediately off of the entry foyer, you'll find a gorgeous oak library complete with corner brick fireplace and a built-in refridgerator. This is an absolute dream room and it has direct access to the "margarita room" on the back deck. The lower floor also has 2 very large bedrooms and a very nicely appointed bathroom. There is also a huge laundry and service room that could easily be a fourth bedroom. One final feature downstairs is a large built-in wood wine rack to store all of your favorite wines.

The natural oak banistered stairs open up to a massive great room highlighted by a rustic tongue and groove wood cathedral ceiling and a full window wall overlooking the huge upper deck. The kitchen is amazing... fully appointed with an impressive array of oak cabintry, designer tile back splashes, a terrific food prep island that has a full butcher block top and garbage slot, and a raised brick fireplace with wood storage underneath(yes, a fireplace in the kitchen). There is a nice chandalier for the dining space in the kitchen and the entire great room has track lighting. The upper floor is topped off with a neat guest bath and a huge master suite with an enormous walk-in closet and a gorgeous oak paneled master bath complete with spa tub. The upper floor has complete wrap-around decks with two entries off of the great room and a separate entry off of the master suite. The upper deck offers great views of the High Sierra's and portions of the San Joaquin Valley. Heating and cooling are provided by separate HVAC units for each floor. Now for the outside...

The very private graveled drive ends in a live oak centered circle drive at the home. Adjacent to the home is a huge freestanding garage, also with a Borga lifetime metal roof, that encompasses a two car garage, large shop area, and a neat hobby room that will allow you to pursue all of your favorite activities. The area around the home offers a variety of unique natural and designed landscape features with massive trees, rock formations, walking paths, and flower gardens. The land is very useable with gentle terrain and plenty of space for animals and gardens plus it has a neat orchard of hazelnut trees (the trees haven't been tended for some time but most will come back with a little care).

OK...sounds like an awesome property, but what about the downsides? There are a few. The owners are quite elderly and they haven't lived in the home for some time. Most of the decks have places that are in need of some repair. The north wall of the home has a bit of woodpecker damage. Some of the carpets and flooring are pretty well used and probably need replacement. The landscaping has not been tended and will need some replanting and sprinkler system repair. Many of the trees need some pruning to restore the dramatic views. The entire property and home could use a complete general cleanup. At 3,300 feet you can expect some snow from time to time in the winter and 6 inches would not be unusual. But, that is just enough to have some great winter effects and the summers will be much cooler than what you experience in the torrid San Joaquin Valley. There isn't anything that is real bad... more like what you would expect when a property hasn't been cared for and lived in for some time.

This really is a unique and well built property. It offers complete seclusion with both the High Sierra's and the San Joaquin Valley as your visual backdrops. And the internal beauty is just as awesome... some of the oaks are absolutely massive and you won't believe the natural beauty of the rock features. This is truly a property that will sell it self. Yes, it does need a little work, but the truth is you couldn't replace the home itself at twice the price, much less get 5 of the nicest acres you will ever see. Don't take my word for it...come see for yourself. This is one you don't want to let get away. Showing is by appointment only.

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