**Contemporary Mountain-Style Chalet on 5+ Acres with Expansive Views -- 20 Minutes to Redding!**Tucked into the highly sought-after Bear Mountain Ranchettes, this striking contemporary chalet-style home sits on over 5 private acres with a peaceful creekside setting and sweeping mountain views. Designed to embrace its natural surroundings, the home features dramatic architecture, expansive windows, and soaring cathedral ceilings that fill the interior with warm natural light.Beautiful real hardwood floors flow through the main living spaces, while the inviting living room centers around a high-efficiency Rainbow EPA-certified fireplace insert, creating the perfect place to relax while taking in the surrounding scenery. Large windows frame the rolling hills and oak-dotted landscape, bringing the outdoors inside.The kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring stainless steel appliances, a chef's island, and peaceful nature views. Nearby living and dining spaces open seamlessly to the outdoors, where expansive decks overlook the mountains and tranquil landscape--an ideal setting for morning coffee, sunset dinners, or quiet evenings under the stars.A dramatic spiral staircase leads to an upper loft retreat, perfect as a study, reading lounge, or creative space, along with a separate fourth bedroom that offers privacy for guests or extended family.The spacious primary suite is a private sanctuary, complete with its own deck overlooking the mountains, a large walk-in closet, and generous storage including a massive attic storage area.Beyond its beauty, this home was thoughtfully built for durability and energy efficiency, featuring 2x6 insulated walls, commercial-grade 3/4'' stucco, Hardie board siding, and even wall air circulation on the sun-exposed side, resulting in remarkably LOW ELECTRIC BILLS!The property is equally well equipped for rural living and recreation with: High-capacity well with 2,000-gallon storage tank and booster pump Defensible space ready for fire safety RV dump and 30-amp hookups Large two-car garage Over 5 acres of privacy and usable landThis is a rare opportunity to own a distinctive mountain home where architecture, nature, and efficiency come together, just a short drive from town yet worlds away in peace and privacy.