7357 Ridge Rd, Newcastle, CA 95658

Imagine waking up to open skies, distant foothill views, and the freedom that comes with 8.8 acres of your own. Located in Newcastle's coveted Mandarin-growing microclimate, this private property offers a rare opportunity to create an acreage lifestyle centered around the landwith space for horses, animals, gardens, orchards, outdoor pursuits, and the simple luxury of having room to live life on your own terms. The possibilities for an equestrian lifestyle are especially compelling. With acreage to work with, you can envision creating paddocks, turnout areas, shelters, riding space, or a custom horse setup designed around your needs, subject to county requirements and approvals. Bring the horses home, step outside each morning, and enjoy the connection that comes from having them as part of your everyday life. The property itself invites you outdoors. An established kitchen orchard produces apples, plums, figs, almonds, and citrus, while newly planted redwoods and cypress add beauty and privacy. A substantial 960-square-foot shop provides room for vehicles, equipment, tack, hobbies, projects, or whatever your vision for country living requires. The elevated setting offers expansive foothill vistas and changing skies, with the property positioned above the valley's low-lying morning haze. The large wrap-around cement deck becomes an extension of the homea place for morning coffee, long dinners, entertaining, or simply watching the landscape change at the end of the day. The architect-designed mid-century modern home was comprehensively renovated in 2018, pairing its distinctive architectural character with modern comfort. Expansive windows frame the surrounding landscape, while the main level offers three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, laundry, kitchen, and a dramatic great room with soaring 17-foot exposed-beam ceilings, custom walnut cabinetry and millwork, and distinctive glass block accents. A finished walk-out lower level with a full bathroom provides versatile space for guests, multi-generational living, an office, studio, gym, media room, or private retreat. The renovation included new electrical, plumbing and HVAC, Low-E windows, cement and stucco siding, zero-step entry, whole-house fan, central vacuum, owned solar, water purification, two 2,500-gallon water storage tanks, and PCWA ditch water. Close to Auburn, Lincoln, Rocklin, and Roseville, yet worlds away from the ordinary. Welcome Home!