land with sea view for sale Sierra County, United States

“Water’s Edge” at Jackson Meadows Lake is a premier legacy recreation opportunity with a natural landscape encompassing nearly 1-1/2 miles of shoreline along the shores of Jackson Meadows Lake in Sierra County, California. This unique property is one of the last of its kind to be offered in all of California and is the only privately held lakefront at Jackson Meadows Lake. The region is known for its abundant sunshine, spectacular waters and changing seasons throughout the year. Here, dramatic shores offer captivating views of the lake surrounded by granite ridge tops and towering Sierra Buttes beyond. Lake waters are fed by mountain streams, artesian waters, and snow melt from high peaks of the Northern Sierra. A beautiful freshwater lake, tranquil native environment, and protected riparian habitat are among the unique features found at this special place. The refreshing waters fronting this property are filled with rainbow and brown trout, migrating bird species and a rich diversity of wildlife. The lake is deep and crystal clear with multiple private coves along the shoreline. From flowing headwaters of the middle fork of the Yuba River, life on the lake includes fishing, boating, swimming and paddle sports. Surrounding forest lands offer acres of open space, a playground for outdoor adventure and year ‘round recreation including hiking and mountain biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, and off-road pursuits. Serene and private, “Water’s Edge” at Jackson Meadows Lake includes nearly 110 acres of pristine alpine terrain along the shore. The unspoiled beauty of this private park-like setting is protected by watershed development restrictions and surrounding Tahoe National Forest lands making it an ultra-private, off-grid destination. Ownership of this stunning lakefront property provides a once in a lifetime opportunity to create a treasured heritage lake estate, while protecting important conservation habitat and the riparian watershed for future generations. The colors, sights and sounds of this one-of-a-kind lake frontage property evolve throughout the seasons. Spring offers the beauty of sparkling crystal-clear snowmelt waters, the sights and sounds of abundant wildlife returning for the season, and grassy green meadows surrounded by aromatic sage, mules ear and wildflowers that sweetly scent fresh mountain air. In Summertime, the lake is brimming with freshwater fish, including rainbow and brown trout. Eagles, osprey, mule deer, woodpeckers, chipmunks, foxes and black bears cross the land. Fall's crisp evenings are warmed by day, as golden sunlight filters through juniper and pine trees near sunny shores. Winter's landscape emanates the quiet beauty of glimmering snow covering the land, trees and mountain tops set against bright blue skies. Enjoying a simpler lifestyle and connection with the land at Jackson Meadows Lake is like stepping back in time. Although this land lies off the beaten path, Jackson Meadows Lake is conveniently located just north of Lake Tahoe, only 35 miles to Truckee, just over 1 hour to Reno, and about a 3-1/2 hour drive to San Francisco Bay Area locations.