VERY RARE CREEK SIDE HOME NEAR MARIPOSA. This home has the feel of country living while being 1.5 miles from downtown Mariposa. 1898 square feet of living space upstairs and a 938 square foot finish basement. Possibilities are endless. The paved drive to this lovely brick home is lined with old oaks and offers all the privacy one could desire. Situated on 5.5 acres, this home enjoys the sounds of Mariposa Creek running all year round. . In the winter, the home offers 4 sources of heat, including a pellet stove, long wood dual heat and new heating and cooling units that were just installed in 2018. Huge deck encourages outdoor entertainment and looks right down on the creek. The interior is very spacious. The vaulted pine ceilings in the living room with large windows, allows you to enjoy the great outdoors from the inside as well. Huge kitchen and formal dining, spacious entry and office add to the open feel of the home. The finished basement is 938 sq ft and is great for a activity or craft area or just storage. In addition there is a 2 car garage just across the large breezeway and also a very large RV carport. Huge indoor laundry and pantry. Nice front lawn with sprinklers and an excellent well. Fenced garden area. This home is located just 43 miles from the main Arch Rock Entrance of Yosemite National Park and just under an hour from UC Merced.