The real estate market has yet to come up with a model that accurately compares the TRUE VALUE of a Masonry home to a stick built home, APPLES AND ORANGES. This exquisite home is situated on 5.24 acres of prime soil in Durham, a quaint Northern California town population around 6000. Great schools and rated one of the safest places to live in America, something to consider in these uncertain times. With many fine qualities about this property and home where do i start. I love the seclusion / security this property affords me. I love the solid construction, low maintenance, high ceilings, casement windows, wood doors, tile floors, a chef's dream kitchen, the gentle flow of light and space through out open spaces. The serenity of a private courtyard with reflection pool coupled with the night time fragrance of gardenias and orange blossoms. A family compound with room for expansion if needed. A 2000 sq. ft. garage / shop perfect for the stay at home work person or entrepreneur. Two wells 3.5 irrigated acres of Walnuts under management along with avocados, lemons, tangelos, mandarins, peaches and apples. RV hook ups, with lots of room for parking. Hunting and fishing near by. This unique home was designed, engineered and built by master craftsman / artist A.J Velasquez in 2002, built in the old world tradition to endure the test of time. We have thousands of stick built homes for sale but only one Masonry Masterpiece like this. KNOCKING ON HEAVENS DOOR.