$489,000

CREEKSIDE CASTELLA GETAWAY! Situated on 3.2 private acres with picturesque Fall Creek frontage, this one-of-a-kind custom home offers a rare opportunity to own a peaceful mountain retreat in the heart of Castella. Located on a quiet, seldom-traveled paved road where properties rarely become available, this exceptional 1,254 sq. ft. home is within walking distance of Castle Crags State Park, the Sacramento River, and the Pacific Crest Trail. Designed to embrace its stunning natural surroundings, the home features soaring tongue-and-groove knotty pine vaulted ceilings, plentiful picture windows, and three sliding glass doors that open to an expansive wrap-around deck with built-in seating, creating the perfect setting to relax, entertain, and enjoy the soothing sounds of Fall Creek. The elevated setting gives the home a treehouse-like feel, while a pathway leads directly down to the creek with its captivating falls. Inside, you'll find distinctive custom features throughout, including a striking brick hearth with an embedded antique grinding wheel and mortar from Modoc County, hand-hewn 1870s wood beams from a family barn in Montague, custom etched-glass kitchen cabinet doors, and several antique furnishings. The floor plan includes one bedroom, one bathroom, a living room, dining area, kitchen, and laundry room on the main level. Upstairs features an additional bedroom, bathroom, and loft currently utilized as a third sleeping area. The home also includes a partial basement with small workshop. A wood stove, propane heat, and newer on-demand water heater provide year-round c