Tucked into the rolling Placer County foothills of Newcastle, 1361 Taylor Rd is a rare self-sustaining retreat on 1.7 acres where modern infrastructure meets a deep connection to the natural world. From the moment you pass through the reinforced metal gate, you know this place is different. The centerpiece is a stunning 66,000-gallon pond, 11 feet deep, fed by a rock waterfall and maintained with biological filtration and ozone treatment: no chlorine, no chemicals, just clean, clear water that the owners use as a natural pool. Swimming here feels like slipping into a mountain lake surrounded by mature shade trees and the sound of water over stone. Beyond the water, the land produces: an organic garden and a mature fruit orchard with mandarins, pomegranates, passion fruit, oranges, ruby red grapefruit, and newer cherry, pear, avocado, and plum trees, all supported by a 30 GPM well and gravity-fed irrigation year-round. A fully paid-off 10 KW solar system, a 2,500-gallon backup water tank, and a 1,500-gallon septic system make this property as self-reliant as it gets. The home was fully rebuilt in 2007 with copper plumbing, spray foam insulation, a tankless water heater, and fine-mesh gutter guards. For those who need power, a 400-amp three-phase main panel with four subpanels and an additional 200-amp breaker opens the door to a workshop, barn, ADU, or serious hobby operation. While the property sits along Taylor Road, it doesn't feel that way. A long driveway and generous setback from the street mean the home exists in its own quiet world inside, the spray foam insulation keeps things library-still, and out back, the only sounds you'll hear are birdsong and water falling over stone. The pond and waterfall do more than add beauty; they create a natural sound environment that makes the backyard feel miles from anywhere. Located within the Del Oro High School boundary with easy freeway access. Properties like this do not come around often; come see it and you will understand why.