OFF THE GRID SELF SUFFICIENCY Located just 12 miles to the NW Big Oak Flat gate into Yosemite National Park is a rare mountain home on a 5.27 acre parcel that backs up to BLM land. Solar energy, battery back up & a high efficiency well with a large water storage tank feed your energy & hydro needs. The roof is fitted with solar & sprinklers, & the fenced garden is plumbed for irrigation. The design of the home offers wide southern exposure with many windows bringing in the natural light & the forested beauty outdoors. A Generac (c) generator, tankless water heater, central heat & air, ceiling fans throughout & 2 propane heat stoves provide year round comfort. This cedar clad 2 story home has 2548 sq ft of finished living area & an attached 2 car garage with built-in storage & a work bench. The spacious sub area is unfinished & accessible from the main house. It is currently used for storage, with a separate mechanical room & a garage for the quad used to travel across the 5+ acre parcel. An inviting covered porch framed by beautiful ornamental trees greets you at the top of the driveway. Once inside, you will appreciate the use of the natural finishes in the wood framed windows & tongue & groove siding found in multiple rooms. The eat-in kitchen features a large island with a gas cooktop & built-in storage. The cabinetry, counterspace & separate pantry are ideal for food prep & entertaining. Off the kitchen is a half bath & a separate laundry room. Also adjacent to the kitchen is a large family room with a built-in media center. From the family room you can access the garage & the large deck that encompasses the home on two sides. The main level of the home also includes the master bedroom with ensuite & a sunroom that is accessible from the master. The master ensuite has a dual vanity dressing area, separate shower & lav area. The living room design includes a floor to ceiling brick hearth with a propane stove & a built-in dumb waiter. French doors from the living room also open to the spacious sun room, offering a tranquil space with many possibilities. Upstairs are two spacious bedrooms, with walk-in closets & dormers enhancing the exterior design. Between these 2 rooms is a bathroom with a tub/shower & separate vanity area. A simpler lifestyle and abundance of nature await you.
