This beautiful, unique 12.38 acre retreat perched atop it's own small mountain in scenic Cathey's Valley, just an hour from Yosemite National Park, is a vision from a bygone era when people used their own hands to build their dreams from magazine clippings and hand drawn plans. Inside the home you'll find whimsy and inspiration around every corner. With salvaged treasures from near and far incorporated into every detail, it is the perfect environment for an artistic refuge. With 2268 square feet of charming, creative details, this two bedroom, three bath home, with multiple flex spaces, offers many nice touches such as a solar water heater, radiant heat flooring, and a versatile layout. Every room shines with it's own unique beauty, creating a home that could easily be a museum. Outside, the 360 degree endless vistas will take your breath away from sunrise to sunset. The upstairs primary suite features a sun-soaked sitting room, walk-in closet, and a clawfoot soaking tub facing the mountains your own private sanctuary. A large west-facing office offers stunning sunset views. In addition to the unique indoor features, the outdoor living is exceptional: stone patios woven into native boulders, a deck built around a majestic oak, summer-blooming trees, and vistas stretching from Mt. Bullion to the Coast Range. A detached two-story garage/studio, pole barn, fencing, water storage system, and solar hot water complete the property. Property is being sold as-is in it's current and present condition. This pro-active seller has paid for a home, pest, septic and well inspection to provide to buyer to ensure a quick and smooth escrow. Come take a look and make this unique treasure your home for the holidays!