11468 Valencia Rd, Nevada City, California

OFF GRID DONE RIGHT!  Maximum R value construction, South facing design for passive solar heating, a large solar water heater, a massive solar-electric system (with 240v EV charging capability) and LED lighting make energy management a relaxed affair.

A large wood-burning stove (custom made by a shipbuilder in Ft. Bragg) heats the home. The second floor is heated by the 14 inch steel chimney.

A thick layer of rich topsoil and Southern exposure makes this property a gardners' delight. Established fruit trees provide apples, Asian pears and cherries. 

If desired, everything needed for self-sufficient living is available here.

Built to last generations, with all copper flashings, concrete siding and massive foundation with concrete rat barrier below decks. The house (2875 sq.ft.) and barn (1725 sq.ft.) are engineered above requirements for snow and wind loads. 

Designed and built by the present owner. Solid, 5/8" thick, vertical grain White Oak floors, with OPEN FLOWING FLOOR PLAN, combine with gorgeous old growth Redwood decks (milled on site) to bring the OUTDOORS INDOORS. The house is extremely well insulated and faces South for passive solar heating. The 8 foot glass French doors and large windows provide a great view of Nature in all directions. The windows, doors, baseboards and trim are all vertical grain Douglas fir. Three bedrooms with two master suites, with large walk in closets and three bathrooms, one of which has an extra-large Kohler Vintage soaking tub.

The kitchen has two stoves, side by side, with 4 ovens and 8 top burners. Stainless appliances, granite countertops, a walk in pantry and Knotty Alder cabinets. The center island has a 3 inch thick solid Maple countertop. Laundry room has an LG washer and dryer with granite countertop.

Phone: land line and cellular. Internet: Starlink included.                     

The STEEL BARN (1725 sq.ft.) has a concrete floor with embedded hydronic tubing (a potential option for heated floors). A 20 foot eave height makes a second floor possible. There are seventy two 214 watt Sun Power panels (15,408 watts) covering the entire South roof, with 12,000 lbs of batteries (129 kwh storage capacity) and a 45 kw Whisperwatt diesel backup generator in a separate generator house. The barn is complete with hot/cold water and septic hookup for a possible second unit. 240v power.  EV charging capability. 

The large 2 acre front yard (with 36 sprinklers on 30’ centers)  is perfect for volleyball, frisbee golf, BMX course, Etc. 

HIGH OUTPUT WELL, 23+ GPM and 6.9PH. Excellent for drinking. 

Twenty year old fruit trees, planted by the owner, in the Southwest corner of the front yard. One Cherry, one Asian Pear and four Apple. Blossoms in Spring and fruits in Autumn.

Propane: 2 five hundred gallon tanks, customer owned. 

NOTE: PG&E hookup available 10 feet from property, but not needed. 

BONUS: WINE CELLAR

This house is in the heart of a world class recreation area; 45 minutes to slopes, 25 min. to the Yuba River, 22 min. to Scotts Flat Reservoir boat launch. 5 min. to miles of world-class mountain bike trails. This gorgeous estate is only 20 min. from Nevada City, famous for many cultural and artistic events and activities. 

One mile further down Valencia Rd. and you come to National Park land in the Tahoe National Forest: access to an entire National Park from your front door. 

Current zoning around this property is 30 acre minimum parcel size; totally private, yet only 6 minutes from State Highway 20.