BETTER THAN NEW AND THOUGHTFULLY CURATED, this exceptional Grass Valley residence offers the rare combination of modern luxury, privacy, and a TRULY FINISHED living experience. Set in a beautiful natural setting with forest views that make you feel perched among the trees, this home has been extensively enhanced with MORE THAN $300K IN IMPROVEMENTS after purchase, creating a level of quality and comfort rarely found in newer construction. Inside, the home is filled with upscale finishes and intentional design, including quartz countertops throughout, luxury vinyl plank flooring, impefect smooth finish walls, high ceilings, oversized baseboards, recessed LED lighting, designer fixtures, and AUTOMATIC WINDOW SHADES. The CHEF'S KITCHEN is both stunning and functional, featuring a full-height tile backsplash, shaker cabinetry with soft-close drawers and doors, and a BERTAZZONI RANGE and microwave. The great room is designed for elevated everyday living and entertaining, with expansive view windows, surround sound, a DROP-DOWN TV, solar tube lighting, and an electric fireplace with dramatic floor-to-ceiling tile surround. A LARGE MULTI-PANEL SLIDING GLASS DOOR opens to the covered deck, where ceiling fans, recessed lighting, a newly upgraded view railing, and direct stair access to the backyard create a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle. The primary suite is a LUXURIOUS RETREAT with beautifully upgraded lighting features including a stunning CALCITE HALO CHANDELIER, recessed lighting, and RESTORATION HARDWARE wall sconces. Peaceful TREETOP VIEWS are at your fingertips with ELECTRIC ROMAN SHADES bringing in the natural light and beauty of nature through your large view windows. The SPA-INSPIRED BATH offers dual sinks, quartz counters, a soaking tub, linen cabinetry, and a beautifully finished shower with designer tile, rain shower head, and handheld wand. An office with custom built-ins offers flexibility and could easily serve as a fourth bedroom. Outside, the investment continues with extensive WEISS LANDSCAPING, hardscaping, drainage improvements, natural rock retaining walls, stamped concrete and crushed rock walkways, a striking new front door, side exterior entry addition, exterior paint, lighting, garage upgrades, epoxy flooring, and more. THIS IS THE HOME BUYERS HOPE TO FIND BUT RARELY DO: HIGHLY UPGRADED, BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED, MOVE-IN READY, AND SET IN ONE OF GRASS VALLEY'S MOST PEACEFUL AND SCENIC SETTINGS.