Tucked into the oaks at the end of a quiet court, this custom-built log home has the kind of craftsmanship you can't order from a catalog. Hand-worked woodwork runs through the great room, up the stairs and into the open loft — warm, textured, and genuinely one of a kind.

Two bedrooms and two and a half baths keep it easy to live in and easy to keep. A free-standing wood burning stove anchors the great room, and the kitchen, mud room and utility room are laid out for real mountain living: boots off at the door, firewood in, dinner on.

The setting does the heavy lifting. A full acre of mature oaks gives you privacy on every side, with deer moving through most mornings and elk grazing in the distance. Covered decks and a covered porch put you out in it without giving up the shade.

A detached workshop and separate storage shed take the tools and seasonal gear off the cabin, and there's room for the truck, the trailer and the RV on the circular driveway alongside the attached two-car garage and carport. Horses are allowed on the parcel, subject to CC&Rs.

All of it sits behind the gate in Bear Valley Springs, the Tehachapi mountain community buyers keep coming back for — secured entry, community amenities, and oak-covered acreage lots that are getting harder to find at this price.

FAQ

Is Bear Valley Springs a gated community? Yes. Bear Valley Springs has secured, staffed entry and its own community association. Because of the gate, showings at 26500 Teal Ct are by appointment with two hours' notice so access can be arranged ahead of time.

Can I keep horses on this property? Horses are allowed on the parcel, subject to the recorded CC&Rs and Bear Valley Springs Association rules. The CC&Rs come with the disclosure package — review them during your contingency period before counting on any specific use.

Does this home qualify for USDA or VA financing? The seller is accepting cash, conventional, USDA and VA offers. USDA allows zero down for eligible buyers and eligible rural properties, and much of the Tehachapi area qualifies. Final eligibility depends on you, your lender and current program guidelines — we'll introduce you to local lenders who write both.

What are the utilities and systems? Public water and a private septic system. Propane serves the gas appliances and water heater, electricity is public utility, and heat comes from a free-standing wood burning stove. Double-pane windows, tile roof, raised foundation.

How big is the lot? The Kern County assessor shows one acre (43,560 sq ft). Confirm exact boundaries through the preliminary title report and, if it matters to you, a survey.

How do I schedule a showing? Appointment only, two hours' notice — and please don't stop by unannounced, there's a dog on site. Call or text Team Terri J at (661) 303-6868. The driveway entrance is off Deertrail, just before Teal Court.

How far is Bear Valley Springs from Bakersfield? Roughly 45 minutes down the hill, with the north end of the Los Angeles basin under two hours out — which is why so much of the buyer pool here is second-home and relocation traffic.