3683 Fairway Dr Arnold, CA 95223

Special properties like this one do not come on the market very often. Only 12 years old, this charming cabin was custom built by renowned local artist and builder Jeff Rapetti, known for attention-to-detail, artistry, and quality construction. A carved bear standing three feet tall waves at guests from the rooftop. Several smaller bear busts are carved into the deck posts and greet you along the front porch. Entering the cabin, you continue to feel the unique artistry at every turn, with solid wide-plank rustic flooring, knotty pine vaulted ceilings, and carved wood trim wrapping around each dual-paned window and door. Both bathrooms feature custom knotty pine countertops, vanities, and mirrors. The master bath has radiant floor heating for those snowy nights. The kitchen has knotty pine cabinetry with soft-close cupboards. A single-level, open floor plan offers an inviting great room with a cozy wood stove surrounded by river rock. In addition to the enchanting aesthetics, this home was built for comfort and energy efficiency with 2x6 framing, well-insulated walls, ceilings and floors, a tankless water heater, a 90% high efficiency furnace, a whole-house fan for cooling, insulation-wrapped pipes, a Tyvek wrapped moisture barrier, and a smart thermostat to check settings and turn the heat on or off from your phone. CAT5 wired throughout with a master control panel, plus a security system that can be monitored or stand-alone. Stepping outside the house, the yard and lot are exceptional by Arnold standards; a flat driveway for easy winter access leads to an attached two-car garage and is complimented by plentiful flat parking on the side of the house for an RV or boat. The full 1/3 acre lot is almost completely level and usable, and features a $25,000+ maintenance-free Artisan slate paver patio in the backyard, complete with a fire pit for family and friends to gather around for relaxing, roasting marshmallows, or stargazing. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets are plentiful from this ridge top area of Meadowmont. Town is a short one-mile drive or walk away including the grocery store, restaurants, and other amenities. An entrance to the amazing Arnold Rim Trail is right at the end of the block for miles of walking/hiking with beautiful vistas. A separate nearby trail leads you on an easy 5-10 minute walk to the Cedar Center where you can enjoy a cup of cocoa in winter or a glass of wine and free outdoor music performances during summer. White Pines Lake is a five-minute drive away for swimming, kayaking and fishing. A little father down the hill takes you to the boutique shops, restaurants and wineries in downtown Murphys, and in the opposite direction up the hill you can enjoy the Alpine lakes in summer and Bear Valley skiing and snow play in winter. Offered for sale in time for your family to ring in the New Year together not just in your own cabin, but in one of the nicest ones on the mountain!