Land with Home for Sale in Loleta, California

Exceptional custom home situated on 2 acres directly bordering the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. This 4BR/4.5BA (including ADU) boasts expansive water views from every floor. The living room features soaring floor-to-ceiling windows, exposed beams, and ample space for a grand piano. On the opposite wing, a spectacular two-story glass solarium floods the home with natural light, and hosts sitting and dining areas, an indoor garden, and an aviary, and connects to a potting room, a greenhouse, and a home office. Retreat to the primary suite with its private balcony overlooking Humboldt Bay, bask in the year-round warmth of the Southwest-themed cactus garden and outdoor sunroom, or entertain guests in the walled-in outdoor garden areas. The slate-floored lower level is an entertainer' entertainer's dream, featuring a built-in conversation pit with wood stove, library shelving, billiards, wine cellar, family gathering spaces, and large storage rooms. The spacious, light-filled flex room could serve as a music, dance or yoga studio, or could host a home business office or craft space. Artisan touches include stained glass windows, white oak and mahogany floors, carved doors, redwood shingle mosaic, sculptural frieze, cedar-lined chests, and old-growth redwood throughout. A guest apartment is perfect for rental income or multigenerational living. There is an attached 2-car garage, separate 1-car hobby garage, and lots of additional parking including room for an RV. Extensive gardens and landscaping include mature trees, established perennials, irrigated raised beds, lawn, a kitchen herb garden and a small fruit orchard. Outside is a nature enthusiast's paradise with world-class birding - the yard bird list is over 120 species. Unparalleled privacy less than 1 mile from Hwy 101, minutes from Pacific Ocean beaches, nature trails, kayak launch, the Humboldt Botanical Gardens, and the College of the Redwoods, and just 10 minutes from shopping and restaurants in the historic Victorian downtowns of Eureka, Fortuna and Ferndale.Natural hazard report shows minimal (1/10) flood and fire factor risk, and house is not in tsunami hazard zone. New ductless mini-split system (heating, cooling, dehumidifier) installed Fall 2025. The wood stove and pellet stove could be used as supplemental heat or converted back to wood-burning fireplaces. A truly one-of-a-kind home, where natural beauty, artistry and comfort come together in perfect harmony.