A little touch of Italy on a hillside with sweeping country views. Italian Villa style home with pool on 4.5+ acres. Prepare to step into a home steeped with design touches from a different era. Tall teak entry door welcomes you. In the living room 21' ceilings have double crown molding and many windows capture the light. Two tall wood panel insets rescued from the tear down of a Masonic Lodge in San Francisco, are the accents in this formal living space. Vintage wrought ironwork staircase leads to the master suite with private deck that overlooks western views of the foothills. Master bedroom has two stairways, one from the livingroom and one from the kitchen area. Master bath has large shower & an extra deep garden tub showcased with light from the octogan window. Another rescued feature in the bedroom is the built in bookcase with large scallop design inset, rescued from the J. Paul Getty Mansion in San Francisco. Guest rooms have French doors and views to the patios. Carrera marble in the guest baths. Kitchen has a black swirled marble island, granite countertops and the sink has a window to the patio. Counters have built in wine storage and bookshelves. Kitchen is open to the family room with pellet stove. A Juliette deck overlooks the yard and the many other multi level deck options. Local slate patios are edged with vibrant landscaping and the pool beckons. Many options abound for entertaining and all have views of the hills beyond. The three car garage is complimented with two other separate storage units that currently hold three more cars. The home has two HVAC systems and is on public water. Located near the historic gold rush town of Columbia and 3 miles from Sonora. The Springfield Estate subdivision is a very desireable area of homes in the area.