Escape the city to your own Mansion in the quaint, historic town of Sonora. A two-hour drive from the SF Bay Area, you will find that this elegant 8 BR, 8 bath Victorian home exudes character and craftsmanship, featuring rows of windows filling rooms with natural light, a wrap-around porch overlooking serene gardens, and many amenities. Originally built with local redwood timber, the home has been meticulously maintained and the living space largely expanded, with notable upgrades from 2008 to 2012. Designed to entertain family and friends in style, relax in one of several parlors with fireplaces, unwind in the sunroom, retreat to your office, and share holidays in the large formal dining room illuminated by a crystal chandelier. The must see terraced garden invokes both a peaceful and festive atmosphere for any size gathering embellished with fountains, statuary, and custom wrought iron along stone staircases to secluded sitting areas. Enjoy warm evenings dining outdoors with the wood oven, quartzite patios, and inviting paths to various entertainment areas. Recent improvements to the home include an ADA master bedroom with private balcony, another two bedroom suite, marble showers, central heat & air, Wi-Fi throughout. A sunny portion of the property is ready to grow vegetables or raise chickens, if you desire. The private driveway leads to a garage, which boasts one of the last historic vehicle turn tables in the State. This beautiful home is located in Tuolumne County, renowned for its scenic beauty, and the gateway to Yosemite National Park and Sonora Pass, second-highest pass in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. This is the perfect home for those who enjoy the outdoors, with easy access year round to fishing, boating, skiing and hiking. Privacy abounds, a drive by will not reveal the full extent of the property. Offered furnished, additional parcels (all R3) of land are optional upon inquiry. Request a showing, Covid prevention enforced.