Custom Craftsman retreat with shared interest in Hidden Lake nestled on 5+/- private acres in the highly sought-after Banner Mountain area of Nevada City. This architecturally designed 2,221+/- sq. ft. home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plus office. Vaulted open-beam wood ceilings, expansive windows, and a warm great room concept filled with natural light. Cedar and stucco siding blend beautifully into the natural environment. Surrounded by towering pines and exceptional tree cover, the property features a shared interest in Hidden Lake with lake access, private waterfront dock platform with a sitting area, offering tranquil forest and water views. The thoughtfully designed floor plan offers level entry to the main living spaces and primary suite for comfortable single-level living. Plantation-style wood blinds in the office, hallway & master suite, customized retractable sunscreen on part of the back deck. The spacious kitchen features granite countertops, custom lyptus wood cabinetry, center island, pantry closet, gas cooktop, single oven with a warming drawer and quality appliances. The kitchen opens seamlessly to the great room with beautifully crafted knotty pine ceilings to include the dining and living room areas. The master suite includes outdoor access, vaulted ceilings, expansive walk-in closet, soaking tub, and oversized walk-in shower. Additional features include real wood floors, propane fireplace, expansive back decking with wrought iron railing, oversized attached garage with custom storage cabinets, paved private driveway, just recently resurfaced, permanent generator connected to propane. A rare opportunity to enjoy private, peaceful living just minutes from downtown Nevada City.