We’ve been daydreaming about this property ever since Arlin discovered it (it’s next door to a friend and former coworker’s house in the foothills near Yosemite). There are 5 acres (in two lots), all fenced, with a small house, a pool, and loads of outbuildings.

Now Betsy and the two of us have put in an offer. We’re hopeful, but it’s a short-sale property (meaning the current owners’ bank will have to agree to take less than they owe), so it will take a while and there are no guarantees, of course.

Arlin and I went there in August and stayed overnight with the dogs. These are a few pictures from that visit.

The native trees are live oaks, but the property is planted with a variety of other trees. I’ve included pictures of plum, fig, olive, and palm.

The dogs enjoyed the pool and helping feed the chickens.