With a very desirable location this well-appointed mountain home backs to the Stanislaus National Forest Canyon and the popular Arnold Rim Trail. The views are apparent upon entering the front door. With vaulted knotty pine ceiling, beautiful wood flooring and a wood burning fireplace with floor to ceiling rock wall surround adds to the warmth of the mountain charm. The updated gourmet kitchen is equipped with granite counters, 2 walk-in pantries, SS appliances and a 36'' Wolf Range with grill, 4 door Whirlpool refrigerator and instant hot water dispenser. The convenient main floor primary bedroom hosts a private bath with a quartz countertop, double sinks, and stall shower. The bottom floor has a laundry room, full bath, guest bedroom with access to lower deck and something else a bit unusual. The 3rd bedroom with closet is currently being used as an office. This is the unusual part, there is a lock off when entering the 4th bedroom with a full bath which is currently being used as a bonus/game room with a unique separate home theater area. This 4th bedroom also has a convenient private entrance. The HOA covers snow plowing and maintenance of the roads and includes a pool, gym, sauna, tennis & basketball courts, and BBQ grill with picnic tables. A gentle walking distance to downtown Arnold for strolling thru the shops, dining out, ice cream and outdoor concerts. The picturesque highway 4 corridor winds up to the forested lands of the Big Trees State Park and up to our renowned Bear Valley Ski Resort and beyond to the blue waters of Lake Alpine. There is no shortage of all year-round activities for the entire family and friends in this central location nestled between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. Arnold is known as the gateway to the BIG TREES!