Remarkable Quality of Life

     The Sierra Foothills is an oasis in an otherwise crowded, stressful world.  Nestled in Gold Country and conveniently close to Interstate 80, residents have easy access to Sacramento (1 hr), Reno / Tahoe (1 1/2 hrs) and San Francisco (3 hrs).  

     The Foothills offers endless recreational activities including golf, hiking, horseback riding, swimming, skiing, boating, fishing, camping, snow skiing. It is a culturally rich arts community featuring Music in the Mountains, Little Theatre, Sierra Shakespeare Festival, art galleries, a multitude of museums, interesting specialty shops, excellent restaurants and outstanding schools.

     The Sierra Foothills area teems with a sense of history and abundant natural beauty.  Gold Rush architecture with white church steeples and Victorian buildings are prominent, and the area enjoys four distinct seasons including breathtaking fall colors and a beautiful display of spring wildflowers.

Prospective Buyers Can Find Every Lifestyle from ...                  

• In-town or out in the country
• Gated golf, tennis, lake communities
• Victorians & bungalows                                                                                                          
• Equestrian & ranch properties                                                     
• Vineyards
• By a lake or perched atop a mountain
• Ultra-modern homes or farmhouses
• A fraction of an acre or many acres

Auburn
    Below the snow and above the fog, Auburn, the oldest Gold Rush town in California, was founded in 1848. The city of Auburn, which is experiencing an historical revival with many buildings being restored, has 12,500 residents within the city limits and an estimated 44,000 population in the great Auburn area. There are two combined business districts:  Old Town and Upper Town.  Both have great restaurants, specialty shops, antique stores, art galleries, museums and area wineries and wine tasting.        
      
                                                                     

Grass Valley
    The first settlers arrived in Grass Valley in the Fall of 1849 and were joined by a few prospectors the next spring.  The local Gold Rush gave birth to a thriving commercial, cultural and residential center for miners and many new businesses.  Many of the miners came from Cornwall, England — hence, the Grass Valley Cornish Christmas celebration held each year. By the mid 1950s, gold mines gave way to logging and ranching industries which continue to be active.  In recent years, vineyards and wineries have been a delightful addition.  Today, a walk down the streets of this small town is steeped in history.  Many historical buildings & homes have been preserved, bringing delight to all who see them.
GV’s current population is 12,000.

Residents and visitors enjoy visiting Grass Valley & Nevada City’s unique retail stores and restaurants.
Stopping for a wine tasting from one of the local wineries is a must do!

Nevada City

    A genuine small town and living museum, NC’s population today is 3,050, but in the 1850’s, it was 10,000.  NC, the county seat, served for years as the commercial, governmental and professional center of Nevada County.  Since the turn of the century, however, it’s focus has gradually turned to the tourism industry.  In 1985, the entire downtown area was registered as a national historic landmark.  In recent years, the lifestyle of NC has attracted a number of well-known writers, artists and musicians.  The area also draws high-tech business entrepreneurs.  People come from all over the world to experience NC’s Victorian Christmas each year.

Lake of the Pines & Lake Wildwood

    These private, gated communities combine a peaceful, relaxed atmosphere of country living with the convenient amenities of urban lifestyle.  Both include a lake and various lake activities ... boating, water skiing, fishing & swimming .  Each also has an 18-hole golf course, pro shop, tennis courts,, beaches & parks and lots of social activities and events as well as a clubhouse and dining/banquet facilities.

• In LOP, located off Hwy 49 half way between Auburn and Grass Valley, approx. 2000 homes surround a 230 acre lake with 5 miles of shoreline.

• LWW has approximately 3000 homes and a 300 acre lake.  LWW is located in Penn Valley off Hwy 20 between Nevada City and Marysville.

     The motto of these two communities:  VACATION WHERE YOU LIVE!

                                              


Homes on Acreage       
    The Sierra Foothills offers “away from it all,” homes on acreage with a wide range of rural lifestyles.  Enjoy panoramic views from a luxury, knoll top home or views of expansive pastures and rolling terrain from your ranch house. Bring your horses or grow a vineyard. The questions is how much privacy to you want and how much work do you want to do.  It’s all here!