$819,000

Welcome to your private retreat! Set behind a gated entrance in one of the area's premier neighborhoods, this exceptional 6.8-acre property offers incredible privacy, peaceful surroundings, and scenic views while feeling like 20 acres. Years of selective tree work provide rare southern exposure and abundant natural light, all just 4-5 minutes to Freshwater School, 6 minutes to Providence Hospital, and 10 minutes to Arcata. This turnkey home has been extensively updated with fresh interior and exterior paint, newly oiled redwood siding, a new roof and skylights (May 2024), remodeled bathrooms, quartz kitchen countertops, updated lighting, new carpet in the loft and bedrooms, a new gas range (2026), and a serviced pellet stove ready for cozy evenings. The versatile solarium features an active skylight, wood-burning stove, refinished knotty pine, floor drains, exhaust fans, and temperature controls, making it ideal for year-round enjoyment. Outside you'll find a bonus shop, RV parking with hookups, a trash shed, and a newly leveled backyard ready for recreation or gardening. Enjoy daily wildlife sightings, mature New Zealand fern trees, wonderful neighbors, and the rare combination of quiet country living with the convenience of nearby schools, healthcare, and town. Move-in ready and waiting for you.