A TRUE COUNTRY LIFESTYLE ON 5.27 ACRES; Amazing views from this elevated property, nestled adjacent to the Los Padres National Forest with hiking trails and waterfalls just a short distance away. You can walk out your back door and head directly into the mountains. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home, originally built in 1920, has been updated over the years with renovations and permitted additions. Large open windows fill the rooms with natural light, and a cozy fireplace makes for perfect mountain evenings. The living room has the original vaulted ceiling, and there are ceiling fans in both the dining and living room areas. Real hardwood floors run throughout, and the kitchen features a quartz composition countertop with a waterfall edge. The bathroom includes a 7-foot cast iron Kohler tea-for-two tub with a tiled wall. There is also a laundry hookup in the mud room/laundry room. Step outside onto the deck and take in the breathtaking 360-degree mountain views that surround the property, offering peace and privacy. The front area of the property is fenced, and the 5.27 acres are fully usable. There is a spacious storage shop and an additional storage container, ideal for hobbies, tools, or off-road gear. The property has its own private well and pump for water, propane for the kitchen stove and hot water, and electric wall heaters in every room. Zoned RA-5AC (Rural Agricultural), the land offers plenty of space for animals, gardening, or small-scale farming, perfect for anyone wanting a true country lifestyle. A historically relevant building also sits on the property. Roof remodel completed in 2022. All plumbing, drains, and electrical were remodeled in 2023, with all walls inside and out, floors, and windows renovated in 2023–2024. Lockwood Valley is a haven for outdoor adventurers. Nearby you’ll find popular off-road trails like the 33 mile Lockwood/Miller OHV Trail, as well as dirt and gravel roads such as Lockwood Creek Road 8N121, great for ATVs, dirt bikes, or exploring the forest. It’s a place where you can live freely, raise animals, grow your own food, and head straight out onto the trails from home while enjoying the peace, quiet, and beauty of Lockwood Valley.