Welcome to picturesque, historic Colfax. Step into your charming, Michael Kent Murphy designed home. A perfect blend of peaceful country charm and close by conveniences. It includes a near by cabin/guest house that sleeps 3 or more to accommodate family visits or those skiing friends on their way to Lake Tahoe. This special home has re-purposed Douglas Fir ceilings and floors. Vaulted ceilings add drama and soaring space for the beautiful, dual paned windows to light up the interior. A cozy setting with a wood stove in the living room adjacent to the friendly kitchen complete with granite counters. Large windows invite in the sunshine. A convenient downstairs bedroom/office is close to a full bath complete with slate counters and cherry wood floors. Settle into the unique upstairs main bedroom and discover a special additional room hidden behind the closet. As you wander through the room, an outside deck for reading or enjoying nature awaits you. Gaze down from the master bedroom into the living room through slanted windows. There is even a laundry chute for convenience. The charming main bath has a shower with river rock from the Bear river for it's floor. The home has: 2 backup generators, Leaf guard gutters, Central Vac. and high speed internet. Outside, you are surrounded by 60 year old redwood trees, and numerous fruit trees and rose bushes. This property is a history book ready to discover and close to Rollins Lake as well. Move in ready and designed for enjoyable living.