Hilltop charm, views, and major upgrades await at this peaceful Penn Valley retreat. Located in the heart of Penn Valley, below the snowline and just 15 minutes to Grass Valley, this move-in-ready home offers both convenience and quiet. Step inside to an open-concept great room with vaulted ceilings and a stunning remodeled kitchen that's as functional as it is beautiful. The main-level primary suite includes a brand-new walk-in closet, while the lower level offers two spacious rooms, full bath, and separate office or denideal for guests, extended living, or a future junior ADU. Recent improvements include a new well (2020), new septic, sealed crawlspace, Generac-ready panel, five-year-old water heater, and paid-off 12kW solar with NEM 2.0. Outside, you'll find a detached shop, extra-large two-car garage, ample parking, fenced garden space, NID-fed pond, and a wood-fired pizza oven. The property is a blank slate with a leveled pad ready for a tiny home or adu. Peaceful, prepped, and full of possibility.