Ready to trade in the city chaos for cul-de-sac calm ... a 2020-new home with a splash of lake life, a dash of award-winning golf, & a whole lot of country, wide-open-space charm? Welcome to your new happy place - a turn-key, 2,340 square ft single-level rancher that checks every box & then some! Nestled on a beautifully usable, 1.26-acre lot in the sought-after La Cobre Mina subdivision (The Copper Mine), this home is your golden ticket to full-time bliss or a dreamy weekend escape in the heart of Gold Country. What's waiting inside? A wide-open, light-filled floor plan that practically hugs you when you walk in. The kitchen? A chef's kiss. Whip up your world-famous chili, Super Bowl spread, or breakfast faves at the massive granite island, surrounded by upgraded & bright, ceiling-height cabinets, gleaming tile backsplash, & top-tier appliances (+ slide-out drawers around the stove + adjacent laundry rm & pantry for your convenience & snack-stashing needs.) The primary suite is your personal retreat, w/spa-style bath, soaking tub, large shower, huge walk-in closet, & slider to the patio for stargazing. Two extra bedrooms give you space for the kiddos, guests, a home office, or an exercise or crafting rm. Step out the slider from the spacious great rm & it just keeps getting better. True indoor/outdoor living awaits under one of the two verandas or the massive, custom-built, vaulted pergola! Sip sweet tea in the shade & gaze out over your private oak grove & pristine gardens. Gaze up at the pine ceiling as you doze off for an afternoon nap. BBQ or garden to your heart's content w/stunning over-sized potted plants or gather around the firepit for s'mores. Stroll down to the grove for a picnic w/family & friends at the patio table. The exterior is as easy as they come: tile roof, stucco, dual-paned windows, & massive sliders that invite the outside in. Add in a whole-house fan, owned solar system (think:credit instead of an electric bill at year's end!) & wood-look tile-plank flooring for ease & comfort. Got gear? The finished garage is insulated & lit (w/extra LED lighting) & loaded w/storage & the included work-bench is project ready! There's more! A custom-gated side yard parking area for your boat, camper, future garden beds, or pet-run area & an amazing over-sized he/she shed for all your project or storage needs! Located just minutes from Lake Tulloch, Copper Valley Golf Club, & Copperopolis Town Square, you're perfectly positioned for wine tasting, fishing, kayaking, boating, shopping, strolling, & enjoying the year-round community events, concerts, + beauty or medical services. With Yosemite, Big Trees, & multiple snow-parks just over an hour away, your weekends just got a serious upgrade! Only an hour from the Valley & two hours from the Bay... yet it feels like a whole different world. Quieter. Prettier. Friendlier with no traffic jams in sight. Come & visit, fall in love, & live the GOOD life at the Gateway to the Sierras!