Bienvenue Au Château De La Forêt

Welcome to ”Chateau De La Foret.” Experience the beauty of all four seasons from this extraordinary French country retreat, set at the end of the road behind a dramatic gated entrance at approximately 3,200 feet elevation. Set on 2.31 landscaped acres, the residence offers more than 5,000 square feet of living space, over 7,000 square feet under roof, four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, multiple outbuildings, four garage spaces, and a three-car carport. Built in 2004 and comprehensively refreshed in 2022, the home showcases custom wide-plank hickory flooring, extensive millwork and paneling, seven-foot knotty alder doors, artisan-finished cabinetry, 16 skylights, open-beam sandblasted ceilings, and Lutron scene lighting. The great room, kitchen, guest suites, and primary retreat are enhanced by integrated audio and video, built-in Bowers and Wilkins speakers, and an upgraded URC Total Control system. Designed for entertaining, the soundproof lounge features a full bar, kegerator, multiple seating areas, and a full-size pool table that converts for ping-pong. The dedicated theater features 11.1 Dolby Atmos, Bowers and Wilkins 7 Series speakers, separate Anthem amplifiers, a Sony 4K projector, a 120-inch screen, electric leather seating, closable drapes, and a fiber-optic star ceiling. The primary suite is a private sanctuary with a fireplace, expansive walk-in closet, motorized sheer and blackout shades, 70-inch Sony 4K television, and direct access to a sunken hot tub. Its spa-inspired bath includes a television-equipped soaking tub, dual-head shower, and built-in steam system. Outside, two gated entrances provide convenient access for boats, trailers, and motorhomes. A Wi-Fi-enabled 72-zone irrigation system is supported by a strong well and NID water. The grounds feature two koi ponds, including an approximately 25,000-gallon backyard pond; multiple fire features; Bevolo copper lanterns; a front-yard creek and waterfall; and a true timber-frame gazebo with skylights, custom mahogany seating, uplighting, and a fire pit. A finished outbuilding is ideal for an office, studio, gym, game room, or storage. A 27 kW natural-gas generator provides whole-home coverage. Minutes from historic Nevada City and Grass Valley, with convenient access to Scotts Flat Reservoir, Tahoe, Sacramento International Airport, and Reno-Tahoe International Airport, Chteau de la Fort is a rare convergence of privacy, craftsmanship, technology, and Sierra Nevada beauty.