50598 Chuckwagon Road , Squaw Valley, CA 93675(Fresno County)

The home is located at the eastern end of Chuckwagon Road on a cul-de-sac. The property is adjacent to a large ranch parcel so it enjoys terrific natural privacy from the neighbors. The home was originally constructed as a 5 bedroom 3 bath but the previous owner removed a wall between 2 bedrooms to create a much larger one with its own private bathroom. The master bedroom is isolated with a large walk-in closet and the master bath features a corner Roman soaking tub and separate shower. The main living area is very spacious with an open great room style and a rock faced fireplace. The large country style kitchen has a large dining area with an island food prep counter. The home is on a recorded permanent seismic foundation.

The 4.5 acres is a hillside parcel. A drive has been constructed clear to the top of the property where there is an additional building site. This area has a terrific eastern view of the Sierras. There isn't a huge amount of useable terrain but there is plenty for additional outbuildings and garden areas. The property does have a great mix of mature trees and natural rock outcroppings. It is a very natural and serene setting with plenty of privacy. It is at the 3,000 foot level so it is cooler in the summer and will get some winter snow from time to time. Portions of the property have chain link fencing.

Downsides? This is a bank-owned property and, like most, it has a few issues. The former owner did not leave it in the nicest condition. There is a soft spot in the floor of the utility room and a raised area in the floor of one of the off bathrooms. The kitchen floor was redone by the former owner but the work isn't the best. A couple of ceiling fixtures are missing and the Berber carpets could definitely use a thorough cleaning. Traces of the wall removal to merge the two bedrooms can still be seen. In general, though, the home is in very decent condition.

This is a very nice offering...it is hard to find a newer home with this amount of square footage at the listed price. It is a great opportunity for a larger family on a limited budget. It is certainly worth taking a look at. Bank owned properties are getting harder to come by and they move quickly.