426 Nursery St, Nevada City, CA 95959

Felix Gillet nurtured barren, rocky soil into a lush nursery, gaining worldwide renown for his propagation of filbert, walnut, chestnut, & prune trees.Today's gardens reflect his talent - a 1.34-acre garden within City limits. Local lore says house was built in 1872. Gillet won awards for strawberry production in 1878. Home is a cozy, traditional, pre-Victorian, with large adjacent kitchen-family room. Most windows are original, enhancing the flavor of this home's long history. Mid-18th century doors are fauz painted - the practice of the day. Great storage. Charming porches on 3 sides. Many-paned glass doors lead from family room to side garden, accented by a central fountain. Newer foundations for house & picturesque barns. Basement echoes more history, reminiscent of produce processing. Carts of grapes, nuts, fruits & more were wheeled down a ramp to basement. Property sits in a quiet, restful neighborhood. 32-station irrigation system. Ideal for a family estate.