Nestled within the serene embrace of Greenwood Ridge, this home stands as a testament to architectural creativity and harmony with nature. Encompassing 17 acres of lush woodland, the residence is a reimagined sanctuary, with material sourced from a church and transformed by an artist's vision into a dwelling of open spaces and natural light. The interior boasts exquisite wood flooring, robust beams, and a plethora of windows, culminating in a cupola that crowns the structure. The design philosophy celebrates the infusion of light and the amplification of nature's chorus, with birdsong as the prevailing symphony. To the east, the landscape offers a canvas for potential panoramic views, requiring only minimal sculpting of the mature foliage. Complementing the main structure, a quaint guest cottage doubles as a creative studio amidst terraced gardens. The home's greenhouse room serves dual purposes: a nurturing ground for plant life and a natural heat reservoir during the colder months. Beneath, a sweet outdoor shower rests against an old redwood stump, plus ample storage and accessible plumbing underscore the thoughtful consideration given to every facet of this home. It is a space not just built, but crafted for inspired living. Anderson Valley and Elk are but 30 minutes away.
Bridgeport Ranch - A 265-acre ocean-view ranch south of the charming village of Elk. Rarely does such a beautiful & historic working ranch come on the market on the Mendocino Coast. The ranch features gentle meadows for grazing or farming, mountain land with redwood & fir forests, a lovely canyon with fern covered walls & magnificent ocean views from most of the ranch. The ranch compound includes an impressive 6500sqft dairy barn constructed of old-growth redwood & a newer 3-stall horse barn. 2 barns have been converted into ranch living quarters, & the original farmhouse still stands, ready for a creative mind. Numerous other sheds and buildings, including a well-designed chicken house, provide the needed space and facilities for a working ranch. Water is plentiful with 2 wells, rights to the water in a large neighboring pond, & water rights on 2 streams going through the property. With many quality improvements over the last 20 years, the ranch stands ready for your plans & dreams.
Elk is located in California. Elk, California has a population of 489. Elk is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 17.07% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 26.74%.
The median household income in Elk, California is $47,955. The median household income for the surrounding county is $46,528 compared to the national median of $57,652. The median age of people living in Elk is 62.1 years.
The average high temperature in July is 90.5 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 37.4 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 45.1 inches per year, with 4.3 inches of snow per year.