End-of-the-Road Privacy Just Minutes to Town! Welcome to your private Northern California homestead set on mostly fenced 10 usable acres, offering room to roam, tinker, garden, and enjoy true country living, all just approximately 10 minutes from town. This charming custom, owner-built ranch-style home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,750 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space. An open floor plan showcases soaring ceilings with custom-milled crown molding, a hand-welded, one-of-a-kind kitchen light fixture, abundant cabinetry, and a welcoming living area anchored by a woodstove with beautiful, hand-picked rock back mantle-perfect for cozy evenings. Every detail was carefully planned, and the home has been well maintained. Dual-pane windows add energy efficiency throughout. Relax with a book and coffee in the large screened-in patio with ceiling fan, or enjoy evenings gathered around the outdoor firepit, roasting s'mores while gazing at brilliant star-filled night skies. A connecting covered patio off the screened porch enhances indoor-outdoor living and provides additional flexible space. The land is ideal for a self-sufficient lifestyle, featuring room for livestock and horses, a custom chicken coop for fresh eggs, and large raised garden beds with covers and irrigation already in place. A standout feature is the impressive 2-story, approximately 2,600 sq ft barn/shop, offering a workshop area, man cave with a bathroom, 2nd floor runs the full length of the barn is an open slate waiting for future development. For the bathroom the toilet is in place and shower drain is installed providing excellent potential for future ADU or buildout (Buyer to verify). Perfect for hobbies, storage, or business use. The property also includes covered RV parking. Usable land, end-of-the-road privacy, and convenient access make this a rare opportunity. Experience the perfect blend of rural charm, functionality, and freedom - make Cottonwood, CA your next home.