Once in a lifetime opportunity to live on the edge of the Sacramento river with your own sandy beach! Enjoy your morning from the riverfront deck while watching a show of wildlife and nature. Or enjoy the river view from almost every window inside the lovely, updated 2,800 sqft home. Originally built in 1957, this property underwent a renovation in 1980 & now comes with modern amenities yet the main living area retains much of the original charm with hardwood floors, & a beautiful rock fireplace. The open floor plan offers flexibility with 2 potential master bedrooms, a large 'craft room', a separate entry room leading to a courtyard, and a sunken family room overlooking the river. There are 'guest quarters' with vaulted ceilings, a new stainless steel kitchen, huge open living area and what could be a 5th bedroom. The in ground gunite pool has been topped with beams & a floor which could be removed for conversion back to a pool. There is also a sauna - currently not in use. Outside you'll find a nice shop, large heavy duty concrete pad, chicken coop, huge dry pond, a giant garden & several acres of young almonds on a drip system. All of this is bordered by a nature preserve only minutes to downtown Chico. Come home to your own private sanctuary!