463 Church St, Murphys, CA 95247

In the heart of the Sierra goldrush town of Murphys, this 1930's bungalow is filled with an abundance of charm and character, nestled in a landscaped yard that wraps three sides, presenting a covered front porch that invites an evening chat or morning coffee in the fresh mountain air. Open the glass paneled front door and enter another era. Lived in throughout the years by members of the same family that built it, this home welcomes you with decades of collective history and memories. You can see all the way through the living room into the large country kitchen, complete with the prized antique Wedgewood stove still in place and working for three meals daily! There are two full bathrooms ready for renovation, and three bedrooms -- the 'master' in front, then the Gauguin room in the center, followed by the cozy back bedroom where Grandpa came to stay in the hand-built berth bed to remind him of his seafaring days. Wander outside to the grape arbor, currently offering up the sweetest fresh-picked treats, that lines the driveway back to the garage. Added in the 1960's, the garage has ample storage and a workshop along the back -- slide open the barn door for the aroma of a zillion wood projects and well oiled tools. Off to the side is a small garden patch awaiting the return of a green thumb, and nearby a small entrance to the cool basement reveals ideal space for wine storage and the season's canning. The cottage is due for plumbing and electrical updates and the projects you would expect for her age, though she has continuously and currently provided full time living just as she stands. This is a rare chance to invest in history and orchestrate the revival of a classic property. If the feel of a home matters to you, come make it your own.