39196 Seminole Drive, Fawnskin CA 92333 | $759,000

There's a side of Big Bear the crowds never find. Cross the dam to the north shore and the pace changes pines close in, the lake glitters through the trees, and you arrive in Fawnskin, the storybook village locals call the best-kept secret in the mountains. Just across from the lake in the Grout Bay area, with stunning mountain and lake views, sits a beautifully maintained two-story mountain home, lovingly upgraded and move-in ready. The home lives larger than its footprint 3 bedrooms including a main-floor bedroom, 2 full baths, and a bonus room across approximately 1,400 square feet, warmed by a modern gas fireplace. Recent upgrades: a new roof, new energy-efficient windows, fresh paint inside and out, a remodeled primary bath with large walk-in shower, and a full kitchen remodel with granite countertops. The detached two-car garage is insulated, drywalled and painted, with a new door, 20-amp outlets and overhead storage. A private well serves the property, with newer pump, wellhouse and water heater. Outside, split-rail fencing and towering pines set a postcard scene no HOA, no water bill, and room to roam. And then comes the rare part: this is a three-lot offering that conveys as one. The main house and two-car garage sit on a double lot, while the rear parcel fronting Cherokee Street with its own separate entrance is improved with a three-car garage on oversized footings with 2x6 framing. Store the boat, trailer and mountain gear today. Tomorrow, design the custom retreat you've always imagined and keep this home for extended family, guests or investment. It's fle