Tucked among the trees just 10 minutes from downtown Nevada City, this home offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern convenience. It features vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings, exposed beams, and a cozy, heat-efficient, brick hearth with a wood-burning stove ideal for chilly mountain evenings. An updated, propane-fired, central heating system provides a secondary heat source. Greeted with hickory wood floors and a large, open carpeted living room, you will enjoy peaceful forest views from nearly every window. The kitchen includes, modern appliances, granite countertops, wood cabinetry, and vintage character with tile accents. A 520 sq. ft. attached garage and a 200 sq. ft. covered front porch add practical utility and inviting outdoor living potential. Enjoy your firepit, your basketball court, and the rest of your mostly usable 4.3 acres. Zoned RA-5, this property offers exciting potential. Self-sufficiency is ensured with the following amenities: well, septic, propane, and an AutoStart backup 10kW Generac generator. Located on a county-maintained road, 8 minutes to Scotts Flat Lake, this peaceful mountain home is a rare Nevada County find. Don't miss your chance to enjoy nature, privacy, and potential, all just a short drive from Historical Downtown Nevada City.