Hidden in the Foothills | A 200-Acre Wilderness Retreat
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BATH
1,920
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ACREAGE SIZE
1989
YEAR BUILT
A Rare Off‑Market Offering in the Sierra Foothills
There is a particular kind of quiet that exists only in places where people rarely roam. You’ll find it here — above the fog, below the snow — on a private road a family named themselves almost fifty years ago.
Over 200 acres of privately held Sierra Foothill land, offered off‑market for the first time. The family who discovered these 200+ acres fell in love with the land and spent half a century protecting it rather than developing it. Their approach created something you almost never see anymore: land that feels raw, wild, and real. Multiple parcels combine to create a truly unique landscape: meadows, granite outcroppings, shaded forest and untouched land—providing year‑round usability.
A year‑round creek runs the full length of the property, feeding multiple natural waterfalls, swimming holes and carving through gravel beds known for their flecks of gold — a living reminder of the foothills’ mining history and one of the most compelling natural features of the land.
Despite its size and privacy, the property is located just minutes from the town of Cool. An hour from Sacramento in the Sierra Foothills, just an hour drive from Tahoe Mountains. An area rich in history with small town charm. Groceries, dining, and services are close by, yet once you enter the property, it feels like you’ve stepped into a world entirely your own — quiet, untouched, and protected.
The Cabin
A walking path leads you to, and exquisite off‑grid cabin built to sit naturally between rock outcropping and the waterfall below, described as a Japanese inspired sanctuary or a hunter’s retreat. Features include solid oak plank floors, a river‑rock fireplace, custom metal window closures, and salvaged prison doors used as entrances. Sprawling redwood deck overlooking the creek below and at the mountain above. It was designed as a hideaway for exploring the land, not as a primary residence, and it remains a testament to the family’s commitment to preserving the acreage around it.
The Land
- Over 200 acres across multiple parcels
- Year‑round creek
- Natural waterfalls and swimming holes
- Foot‑worn trails
- Wildlife corridor with deer, turkey, hawks, bear, and mountain lion
- Varied terrain: meadows, forest, granite, and open view lines
- Meditation deck
Large, contiguous, undeveloped acreage with flowing water is increasingly rare in the Sierra Foothills. A true legacy offering — a chance to steward land that has remained untouched for half a century. With multiple parcels, natural water features, gold‑flecked creek beds, and unmatched privacy just minutes from town, this property stands alone.

























