5621 Saw Mill Rd

Foothill Ranch Retreat 5.78 Acres Minutes to Apple Hill.Located just 15 minutes from Apple Hill and minutes to Highway 50, this private 5.78-acre foothill retreat offers the perfect blend of peaceful country living and everyday convenience. Set behind a gated entrance with new battery system, the property is surrounded by mature trees, usable land, and abundant wildlife including deer and wild turkeys. This approximately 2,028 sq ft home features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams creating an open, inviting living space. The living room is anchored by a beautiful stone fireplace with wood-burning insert, complemented by waterproof laminate flooring for durability and style. The primary suite offers a gas fireplace/heater, providing a warm and private retreat. Recent interior updates include fresh paint in the dining, kitchen, and laundry rooms, board and batten wall detailing in the hallway, a Samsung dishwasher, and an upgraded central vacuum system with new unit. The kitchen includes built-in electric oven, gas range, microwave, and trash compactor. The land is usable and gently rolling, ideal for outdoor living, gardening, or simply enjoying the foothill lifestyle. The pond has been enhanced with a new pump, cleaned, and restocked with Koi, creating a peaceful focal point. Major systems have been well maintained: 40-year composition roof installed in 1998 (good condition), HVAC approx. 14 years old and operating well, private well with no known issues, and septic system pumped in 2023 (not due again until approx. 2027-2028). Additional improvements include a new top-of-the-line garage door and opener. Conveniently located near downtown Placerville, Marshall Medical Center, shopping, dining, and within an hour to Sierra-at-Tahoe and approximately 1 hour 15 minutes to South Lake Tahoe. This is a rare opportunity to own a private foothill property offering space, comfort, and a true lifestyle setting.