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90 ac & Custom Home located between 2 pristine lakes. Scotts Flat Lake for boating,fishing & swimming and Lower Scotts Flat Lake for more serene kayaking and leisurely fishing. A 10 minute walk from this home to Lower Scotts Flat Lake & about 1 mile to larger lake Scotts Flat Lake. An acoustically designed expansive great room is perfect for an artist studio, music room or entertaining family and guests. Spacious for group or family gatherings accommodating up to 100 guests and/or an equestrian get away w/trails for riding, hiking or bike riding throughout the wooded glens and meadows of this stunning property. All within a 10 minute drive of Historic Gold Country Nevada City. The 1536+/- sqft great room provides outside deck and patio access through custom French doors including a galley kitchen plus a 532+/- sqft balcony mezzanine. 2 adjacent his & her bathrooms to accommodate guests. Stunning floor to ceiling windows. The 4 bedrooms & 3 baths offer a private sanctuary. An open sunlit kitchen with floor to ceiling windows, living & dining rooms & a formal library. Tall open beam ceilings acentuated by dramatic log and stone walls and french doors bring in the natural light. Additional 2100 sqft basement area w/shower & lav, great space for additional rooms, workshop. 1-car garage space. Private forested acreage provides for peaceful meditation, tranquil walks along old logging trails, wooded glens & meadows. 1 1/2 Hr. to Lake Tahoe, 1 1/2 Hr to Sacramento International Airport and 2-3 hrs to San Francisco. An excellent location in the Sierra Nevada Gold Country Foothills. Some photos are digitally enhanced. Staged furnishings have been removed.

An exceptional downtown Nevada City mixed-use opportunity! This beautifully remodeled and custom finished property sits in the heart of downtown and offers flexible commercial and residential zoning, making it ideal for owner-users, investors, or live/work lifestyles. The main level offers an expansive residential layout with five bedrooms, three full baths, a spacious game/media room, an attached garage, and abundant off-street parking, along with a dedicated commercial office space providing excellent downtown exposure. Attention to detail is evident throughout, featuring polished concrete flooring, steel-wrapped accents, leathered natural stone countertops, a linear gas fireplace, surround sound, custom cabinetry, and thoughtfully integrated lighting that creates a truly inviting ambiance. The living room opens to a private patio featuring a jacuzzi, sauna, cold plunge, outdoor shower, and a tranquil rock waterfall. The lower level features two income-producing rentals, a studio and a one-bedroom, both offering beautifully remodeled interiors with custom finishes. Each unit has private access and parking, while the one-bedroom also includes a private patio, small office space, and in-unit washer and dryer, providing strong rental income and excellent flexibility.

Built in 2017, this Nevada City home blends thoughtful design with effortless indoor-outdoor living. The great room is the heart of the home, featuring five handcrafted Doug fir bi-fold glass doors that open wide to a private deck surrounded by lush greenery. Vaulted ceilings and warm, pet-friendly flooring create an inviting atmosphere filled with natural light and charm. The main living area is conveniently situated on one level. In the kitchen, tall windows frame a mature apple tree like a work of art. The primary suite offers a spa-like bath with a soaking tub overlooking tranquil garden views. A second bedroom, full bath, and discreetly tucked-away laundry area complete the upstairs layout. Downstairs, with its own private entrance, is a flexible space ideal for a studio, office, or guest quarters, opening onto a covered patio and peaceful low-maintenance landscaping designed for privacy and relaxation. Constructed with eco-conscious materials and fire-safe features, including interior fire suppression and durable Hardie Plank siding, the home also offers upstairs HVAC and a downstairs mini-split system for year-round comfort. Situated on a quiet little street, the property is graced by a beautiful Heritage Chestnut tree (Gillet varietal) in the front yard. Just a short stroll to historic downtown Nevada City, local cafs, community events, Deer Creek, and scenic trails, this home is where style, comfort, and functionality come together beautifully.

Experience peaceful country living with modern comforts on nearly 2 private acres surrounded by towering pines, majestic oaks, and redwoods. Enjoy breathtaking views from nearly every room. The upper level features a beautifully updated kitchen with quartz countertops, abundant counter space, a dining bar, and opens to a spacious dining room, all showcasing the surrounding views. Solar tubes fill the home with abundant natural light. Three bedrooms, multiple refreshed bathrooms, an inviting family room, and an indoor laundry room complete the upper level. A large deck spans the back of the home, creating the perfect place to relax or entertain while overlooking the resort-style pool, surrounding trees, and chicken coop. The resort-style backyard features a stunning hillside pool with a waterfall, faux boulders, ambient evening lighting, a fully equipped outdoor kitchen with BBQ, gas fire pit, fruit trees, and chicken coops for a true farm-to-table lifestyle. The private downstairs suite is ideal for multigenerational living, extended family, guests, or potential rental opportunities. This spacious retreat offers its own private entrance, bedroom, living room, sitting area, full bathroom with a sunken soaking tub, library, and private deck with a relaxing jacuzzi. Paid solar, a 25 kW automatic standby generator that powers the entire home, a newer roof with LeafGuard gutters, elegant crystal light fixtures, stained-glass ceiling fans, and thoughtful updates throughout complete this exceptional property. Added peace of mind with insurance eligibility outside the California FAIR Plan. Experience the tranquility of country living without sacrificing convenience, just 5 minutes to I-80, 9 minutes to shopping and dining, and approximately one hour to both Sacramento and Lake Tahoe.

Private and peaceful single-story home situated on nearly an acre in beautiful Alta Sierra. Surrounded by natural scenery and fresh mountain air, this property offers a sense of seclusion while remaining conveniently close to shopping, dining, hospitals, and outdoor recreation. The warm and inviting floor plan features a sunroom and a spacious updated kitchen with granite countertops, newer appliances, and a double oven. Ideal for full-time living, a weekend retreat, or investment opportunity. Enjoy nearby hiking trails, lakes, local wineries, and historic downtown areas, with easy access to Highway 49 for commuting. Move-in ready and ready to enjoy.

Step into a piece of Nevada County history just minutes from Empire Mine State Historic Park, Downtown Grass Valley, and ample hiking trails. Originally built as a foreman's cottage for the mine, this charming 1-bedroom, 1-bath home seamlessly blends historic character with thoughtful modern updates. A second bathroom with a shower stall located in the garage provides added flexibility and convenience. Inside, you'll find a bright and inviting living room, a spacious kitchen highlighted by original vintage ship porthole windows, and timeless charm throughout. The covered patio creates the perfect space for relaxing or entertaining while overlooking the backyard. Recent upgrades include a new roof, solar system, privacy fencing with a cantilever electric gate, HVAC system, water heater, Andersen windows, and a fireplace insert, offering comfort and peace of mind for years to come. Set on a generous lot, the property features a large front yard, ample parking, and an oversized garage. Enjoy the best of both worlds: a peaceful setting rich in local history, just three minutes from downtown Grass Valley's shops, restaurants, and year-round community events. This is a rare opportunity to own a truly special home in an exceptional location!

Discover refined Sierra Foothills living in this beautifully reimagined Nevada City property. Every inch of this home and landscape reflects quality workmanship and timeless design. From the handcrafted stone pathways and retaining walls to the artful masonry details woven throughout the property, the setting feels both elegant and enduring. The home has been renovated with care featuring custom finishes, thoughtful layout, and a seamless connection between indoor comfort and outdoor beauty. The main level of the interior feels open and expansive pulling in the natural light and peaceful views from the surrounding grounds. The bathrooms showcase artisan tilework and luxury upgrades that feel spa-like. A variety of mature trees, manicured rockwork, and open, natural spaces imbue this private retreat with a sense of restorative calm. Every improvement, from the stonework to the structural updates, demonstrates a commitment to excellence rarely found. Located just minutes from historic downtown Nevada City, this property offers the best of Sierra Foothill living: beauty, craftsmanship, and tranquility.

This beautifully maintained two story home offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and approximately 2,512 sq. ft. on a generous .72-acre lot ideal for individuals seeking a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by enhanced curb appeal featuring modern Hardie Backer siding, a tranquil water feature, and a beautiful landscaped garden bed that creates an inviting atmosphere. The expansive property boasts RV access with two covered carports, detached garage, and a custom observation deck, perfect for enjoying the serene views of the lush natural surroundings. This home is also equipped with upgraded windows, a newer roof, and owned Tesla solar panels, ensuring both comfort and energy efficiency. The backyard serves as a personal sanctuary, complete with a jacuzzi spa and a Trex deck patio that extends to a spacious concrete area featuring a retaining wall and a multilevel waterfall. This serene space is adorned with a diverse array of fruit trees, a charming rose garden, and a chicken coop, all enclosed within a fully fenced and gated perimeter. The tranquil views enhance the natural ambiance, making it an ideal setting for both relaxation and entertaining. The home's infrastructure has been carefully maintained and upgraded with a strong sense of ownership, highlighted by a beautiful entry that includes a custom crafted staircase with iron railings and storage drawers as well as a stunning Vermont Castings wood burning stove. The floor plan downstairs, includes two bedrooms and one full bath, thoughtfully updated with tile flooring, custom vanity making it ideal for guests. including an updated media room, a wine cellar, and custom built in cabinetry throughout the home. The spacious laundry room features a sink along with a laundry chute for convenience. The primary suite upstairs serves as a serene sanctuary, complete with a spacious walk-in closet (featuring cedar), a tastefully renovated bathroom, and a sunroom that enhances its charm. Additionally, the guest bathroom on the same level has been modernized, featuring a new vanity, sink, and stylish penny tile flooring. The kitchen has been updated, showcasing a stylish subway tile backsplash, granite countertops, GE appliances, and laminate flooring, complemented by sophisticated French doors. The living and dining areas are bathed in natural light, enhanced by a bay window with a delightful built-in bench and additional French doors, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere ideal for entertaining. The primary suite upstairs serves as a serene sanctuary, complete with a spacious walk-in closet (featuring cedar), a tastefully renovated bathroom, and a sunroom that enhances its charm. Additionally, the guest bathroom on the same level has been modernized, featuring a new vanity, sink, and stylish penny tile flooring. .

This custom-built residence is nestled in the scenic Foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, presenting a rare opportunity with two legal units on a meticulously fenced 3.35-acre estate. The property is ideal for livestock, featuring ample space for horses, irrigated organic gardens, an orchard, fruit trees, a greenhouse, and two 500-gallon rainwater storage tanks. The home is equipped with a solar system, which helps maintain low utility expenses and a whole house generator hook-up. In addition, the property's strategic location and its defensible space contribute to lower fire insurance premiums. Additional features include a hot tub, RV parking, and a three-car garage that also features a workshop. Conveniently located within a short drive to major destinations such as Lake Tahoe, Reno, Sacramento, and the Bay Area, the property also offers nearby recreational activities at Rollins Lake, Scotts Flat Lake, and the Bear and Yuba Rivers. Its proximity to Auburn, Nevada City, and Meadow Vista makes it an ideal blend of serenity and accessibility.

Resort-style lake living can be your new everyday in Lake of the Pines. The main level features a lovely living and dining area anchored by a double-sided brick fireplace shared with the kitchen, and slider access to the sizable front deck. The kitchen, our natural gathering spot, features solid cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and a sunny breakfast nook with views to the outside. Upstairs, the primary suite is a quiet retreat with access to a private deck, where treetop breezes and fresh mountain air start the morning off right. An oversized room above the garage provides flexible space for a game room, home office, or second living area. Additionally, there is a dedicated hobby/craft room to add further versatility. Outside, decks wrap around multiple sides of the house and showcase the pines that surround the elevated lot. The three-car attached oversized garage is already a win, but the detached storage garage with a workbench seals the deal for anyone who tinkers, collects, or even just needs extra storage. Newer roof and fresh exterior paint throughout. And then there is the community…zip around the lake in your golf cart with your toys hanging out the back and join all the fun! Lake of the Pines is a private gated neighborhood built around a 282-acre lake open to skiing, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, and fishing. Add in a golf course, pool, pickleball and tennis courts, bocce, sandy beaches, a clubhouse, and a lakeside dining room and bar, and you have a lifestyle that is genuinely hard to beat. Welcome home!

Enjoy exceptional golf course living in this beautifully designed 3,441 sq. ft. home overlooking the 18th fairway of Dark Horse Golf Club. Offering 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, solar, and a 3-car garage, this residence features an open-concept floor plan with a chef's kitchen, high-end finishes, and elegant details throughout, large open living area with dining area plus TV room or Formal Dining. The main level provides convenient single-story living, while the lower level offers a versatile office or bedrooms, family room, or guest suite with its own full bath perfect for visitors or multigenerational living. Expansive windows frame stunning fairway views, creating a seamless connection between indoor comfort and outdoor beauty. As an added bonus, the adjacent lot is available separately with first right of purchase to the buyer, providing a rare opportunity to preserve privacy and enhance your investment in one of the area's most desirable golf course communities. Located in North Auburn convenient to Market, Hardware, Pharmacy, Restaurants and Starbucks, just a few miles from Highway 49.

Anahat is more than a luxury estate. It is a thoughtfully designed living ecosystem where architecture, land, and stewardship work together in harmony.Set on 38 acres in the Sierra foothills, 20+ minutes from historic Nevada City, Anahat was conceived as a place where architecture and landscape exist in quiet dialogue. Inspired by the principles of Vaastu, every decision reflects a vision that honors the relationship between home, people, and place.Completed in 2014, the 6,900 sq. ft. main residence offers 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, and 4 flexible rooms that adapt to changing needs as creative studios, offices, wellness spaces, or guest accommodations, plus a lower-level studio apartment. At its heart, a dramatic skylit atrium rises through two floors, filling the interior with natural light, openness, and a quiet sense of balance.Copper roofing and gutters, limestone accents, a custom solid wood entry door, engineered white oak flooring, and radiant heated floors reflect the home's enduring craftsmanship. Designed for both daily living and gracious entertaining, the chef's kitchen features a Wolf French-top range, dual Sub-Zero refrigerators, and a well-appointed butler's pantry with a stainless-steel sink and commercial dishwasher, complemented by an adjoining dining room anchored by a wood-fired hearth oven.A separate 2,000 sq. ft. guest residence, built in 1990, offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, an office or optional third bedroom, soaring ceilings, custom built-ins, a Juliet balcony, and a detached garage. What distinguishes Anahat is not simply the beauty of its architecture, but the vision that shaped it. Orchards, gardens, a greenhouse, outdoor gathering spaces, wood-fired ovens, solar with battery backup, multiple heating systems, and integrated infrastructure are not simply amenitiesthey are thoughtfully designed to support nourishment, resilience, self-sufficiency, and connection to the land.Zoned for event use by obtaining permits, Anahat offers exceptional opportunities for retreats, celebrations, multigenerational living, and private enjoyment of its extraordinary natural setting.Anahat offers a rare opportunity to experience luxury through thoughtful design, enduring craftsmanship, stewardship, and harmony with the land. From the hearth to the gardens, every element invites a life of beauty, nourishment, and belonging. Anahat reveals itself through experience.Some homes are built merely to impress. Anahat was built to support and sustain.

Bring the kids and the horses to this family friendly farm. Escape to your own private country retreat on 4+ mostly level acres with endless possibilities! Former horse property with trail access just one mile away and bordering the 280-acre Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat, with access to State of California land and the scenic American River Canyon. This beautifully remodeled three-story home has been extensively updated within the past five years, featuring a stunning kitchen, remodeled baths, wood flooring, new lighting, windows, exposed beam ceilings, and walk-in closets in every bedroom. French doors open from the living room to a welcoming outdoor lounge overlooking a year-round creek, mature fruit trees, and an above-ground pool. Modern upgrades include solar, high-speed internet, whole-house fan, and tankless water heater. Multiple detached buildings offer exceptional flexibility, including a private guest bedroom, home offices, a 1,000+/- sq. ft. workshop, and another detached building ready for an ADU, artist's studio, or multi-generational living. A rare opportunity to enjoy privacy, recreation, and country living with room to grow. Level pastures areas for your livestock.

SEE THE CINEMATIC VIDEO! Nestled in the prestigious Darkhorse community, this immaculate single-level custom home on a flat, LANDSCAPED AND FENCED lot offers luxurious upgrades, privacy & breathtaking views of the 18th hole. Step into a bright great room featuring bamboo flooring & a stacked-stone fireplace, framed by a picture window showcasing serene nature & golf course vistas. The gourmet kitchen boasts a dine-up center island, a Bertazzoni 5 burner gas stove & ample workspace. The spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet with new built-ins and a spa-like bath complete with a steam shower & radiant heated floors (a luxury featured in all bathrooms & the laundry room). Outdoor living is effortless in the fenced backyard with raised garden beds, a covered patio and a soothing water feature. The thoughtful split floor plan separates the primary suite and a secondary bedroom from two additional large bedrooms with walk-in closets, a full bath, the laundry room, and the oversized 3-car garage. The garage includes built in cabinets and a drive-through bay, ideal for storing your boat and toys in the side yard. Elegant finishes, modern comforts & tranquil surroundings make this home a must-see! SEE THE VIDEO LINK FOR A FULL FEATURE LIST!

Located in the prestigious DarkHorse community, this newly completed 4-bedroom, 3-bath residence offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and scenic living. Enjoy peaceful golf course views from the private balcony while taking in the beauty of the surrounding foothills. Just minutes from Lake of the Pines, you'll enjoy easy access to boating, fishing, and year-round outdoor fun! Come experience the charm of one of the area's most sought-after communities and discover a place you'll be proud to call home!