Tranquil Compound in the Calif. Redwoods (Must See Photos)

GILROY, CA - Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway, a vacation rental or a serene home apart from the stress of Silicon Valley but just a short commute away– this magical compound can make your mountain dreams a reality.

The listing reads, “Handbuilt in 1927 by a master craftsman, local stones chiseled from nearby cliffs and redwood logs from the property were hand-hewn, skip-peeled and expertly scribed to create these three exquisite cabins. Over the years, owners have lovingly maintained and restored the property while adding the latest modern comforts and conveniences.”

Nine decades later, the stones are covered in a moss patina, while the redwood cabins with original Douglas fir floors retain their rustic charm.

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The list of amenities on this two-and-a-half acre, gated property is extensive. Here’s a glimpse:

• Main cabin has two bedrooms and one full bathroom plus two additional detached log cabins, one of which has a half bathroom.
• Stone, two-car detached garage.
• Handbuilt by master craftsman and stonemason George Charleton Wolfe in 1927.
• Dramatic redwood canyon views and natural, lush, fern-filled environment perched high above the east fork of year-round Bodfish Creek, a trout spawning area.
• Massive, all-stone bridges, stairways, wandering paths, walls and foundations. (Think: wedding venue)
• Large covered front porch.
• Huge stone outdoor fireplace with barbecue and gathering area, including matching stone rotisserie spit, grill and griddle. Stone outdoor sinks for washing up.
• High-Speed satellite internet.
• New five thousand gallon shared water tank gravity-fed by artesian spring water. Whole-house carbon water filtration system.
• Off-Grid powered by two quieter Honda generators and large battery bank. Fully converted to LED lighting. Solar array possible.
• Cast-iron clawfoot bathtub and shower combination.
• Floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace in great room.
• Original, warm Douglas fir flooring throughout.
• Skylights with forest canopy views in every room.
• Hiking access permitted to endless miles of private logging roads and spectacular, sweeping vistas adjacent to the property. Thousands of wooded acres with hidden lakes and streams are essentially your back yard.

If that description doesn’t have you swooning, perhaps the price will: $720,000. By comparison, the median value of a home in San Jose, according to Zillow, is $828,700. The price for San Francisco soars to $1,129,800.

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If you have to commute to work or to catch a flight in San Jose, the drive is just 35 miles. Monterey is 39. The closest town is Gilroy, just 10 minutes away with all the shopping you’ll need.

One more thing about this enchanting retreat is its address: 777 Magic Springs Road, Gilroy, 95020. Magical, indeed.

Current median home values in California, according to Zillow:

• San Francisco, $1,129,800
• San Jose, $828,700
• Los Angeles, $572,800
• San Diego, $534,600
• Sacramento, $266,600
• Banning, $206,600

--Photos Credit: Zillow