The story
Welcome to this custom mountain residence in the prestigious Grizzly Ridge community, one of Arnold's most sought-after neighborhoods known for its spacious homes, one-acre-plus parcels, and peaceful forest setting. Blending timeless mountain architecture with exceptional comfort, privacy, and room to gather, this thoughtfully designed home offers an inviting retreat for full-time living or weekend escapes. The dramatic great room makes an immediate impression with soaring open-beam tongue-and-groove wood cathedral ceilings, expansive walls of glass, and a striking rock fireplace. Natural light fills the space while large sliding glass doors open to an expansive entertaining deck overlooking the surrounding trees. The spacious kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, a large center island with double sink and dishwasher, built-in double ovens, propane cooktop, breakfast nook, built-in planning desk, and generous workspace. The adjoining dining area continues the vaulted wood ceilings and flows naturally into the great room, creating an ideal layout for entertaining. The main level includes a spacious primary suite with vaulted tongue-and-groove wood ceilings, propane fireplace with rock hearth, French doors to the deck, walk-in closet, and an ensuite bath featuring a large vanity, soaking tub, separate tiled shower, and private water closet. A guest suite with its own bath, two additional guest bedrooms, another full bath, powder room, and laundry room complete the main level. Downstairs, the expansive recreation room offers exceptional flexibility as a media room, game room, home office, fitness space, or additional gathering area. Extensive custom built-ins provide abundant storage and display space, while direct access to the lower deck extends the living area outdoors. Situated on a private corner parcel surrounded by towering trees, the property also features a gentle concrete driveway, oversized three-car garage, covered carport, woodshed, mature landscaping, and exceptional privacy. Just minutes from Calaveras Big Trees State Park, the Stanislaus River, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, and the shops, restaurants, and wineries of Murphys, this exceptional Grizzly Ridge home offers the opportunity to enjoy mountain living in one of Arnold's premier neighborhoods.
