Creek-front home on Cow Creek - 16 Acres, Custom Home, Barn, Pool & Meadow Setting. Set along year-round Cow Creek, this beautiful 16 acre creekside property offers a rare combination of privacy, natural beauty, and comfortable country living just minutes from Palo Cedro and Redding. Mature oaks, open meadow, and a park-like setting create an exceptional backdrop for this well-crafted 3,107 sq. ft. custom home. The 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home features vaulted ceilings with western red cedar, expansive windows, and warm natural finishes including solid oak flooring, clear redwood accents, and vertical grain Douglas fir doors. Separate living and family rooms each offer inviting gathering spaces, complete with wood-burning fireplace and stove. The well-appointed kitchen features solid cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, dual ovens, and a six-burner gas range, with easy access to the formal dining room and outdoor entertaining areas. Upstairs, the primary suite enjoys beautiful natural light and views overlooking the creekside meadow below, along with dual walk-in closets and a spacious en-suite bath. A private balcony provides the perfect place to enjoy quiet mornings while watching deer move through the property. Outdoor living is a highlight, with a large back deck spanning the length of the home leading down to the pool and outdoor kitchen area, complete with a commercial stove and bar top--ideal for entertaining and relaxing in the peaceful surroundings. The property is well suited for horses, livestock, or hobby farming with a barn featuring a tack room, equipment storage, and three stalls with paddocks, along with a shop building that includes a large walk-in refrigeration room. Cow Creek flows year-round and offer some fun warm-water fishing opportunities for bass. The creek hosts King Salmon spawning runs in the fall, providing some exciting viewing opportunities as these fish splash and spawn. During cooler months large rainbow trout occasionally move upstream from the Lower Sacramento River, creating unique backyard fishing opportunities. Wildlife is abundant with deer, turkey, quail, and waterfowl frequently seen along the creek corridor. Conveniently located just minutes from Palo Cedro and about 15 minutes to Redding, this special property offers the rare opportunity to enjoy private creekfront acreage with a beautiful home and usable land while remaining close to town.