Hot Property
Where: 7300 South Forbes Road, Lincoln
Size: 3 bedroom, 2 bath. 2,040 square feet
Acreage: Approximately 11 acres
Price: $575,000
Contact: Ron Barringer, Barringer Realty (916) 654-8967, www.Barringerrealtyinc.com
If a priceless panorama is what you’re looking for, take a short drive through the country to see this pretty-as-a-picture home.
The best feature of this property is the view, but getting there isn’t half bad either. Located 10 minutes from historic downtown Lincoln, the way is paved with gold — California style.
Blackberries bramble and cattails sway in the breeze on this lovely and relaxing drive.
The home’s front-yard view is truly awe-inspiring. From the coastal range in the west, to the Sutter Buttes to the north, 10 acres of verdant green dotted with both sturdy and spindly oaks and a deer or two are all it takes to fall in love with this property.
A three-bedroom, two bath, ranch –style home, the property has housed its original owners since it was built in 1991.
“It’s a bright, lively house, that’s comfortable to live in,” said Ron Barringer of Barringer Realty.
But what really impresses Barringer, a former builder himself, is the quality construction.
“The home is very well built by a master carpenter,” he said. “Everything is perfectly straight. You don’t find such craftsmanship that often.”
There is no need for lighting throughout the day, as the large, open floor plan, picture windows and several skylights allow nature’s glowing brilliance indoors.
But heating and cooling are never a problem, thanks to the wood-burning stove in the winter, and soft, steady breezes throughout the summer.
“We hardly ever use our heater, just the stove is enough,” the homeowner said.
The wood-burning stove is a focal point for the living and kitchen areas, complete with shiny, river-stone hearth.
A violet-filled kitchen bay window, center island, and breakfast bar create a kitchen area where family congregates to enjoy the morning sun with paper and coffee.
“It’s the perfect area for potlucks,” the homeowner said.
Dramatic vaulted ceilings in the front and master rooms offer a sense of open space, and the large master with double showers and double sinks with decorative tile provide a perfect respite at the end of the day.
The home has an attached three-car garage, which includes a large shop area and plenty of built-in cabinetry.
“This is a handyman’s dream,” Barringer said.
An indoor laundry room with sink and lots of workspace and cabinetry, allow for indoor crafts and projects as well.
An impressive 20-foot by 40-foot patio, built with 2-by-12 construction, reaches out from the back of the home, and covers a hot tub as well as concrete area that is ideal for patio furniture, game tables and afternoons of entertaining and fun.
“The property is well-treed, and includes well-water for drinking and Nevada Irrigation District water for the property,” Barringer said.
Ceiling fans and security screens on outside doors offer plenty of opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and view, even on the toastiest days of summer.
“When you’re out here, you don’t have to pull down the blinds. I leave everything open all the time,” the homeowner said. “If I could pick this house up and move it, I would.”
