Sawmill Rd, Wofford Heights, CA 93285

Your mountain retreat begins here. This 1.75-acre parcel in Wofford Heights, a quiet Southern Sierra Nevada community overlooking the Kern River Valley, offers the rare luxury of space in a setting known for crisp mountain air, rustic charm, and a relaxed pace of life. Both Sawmill Road and Henry Drive run through the property, giving it a distinctive presence on the landscape. Whether you envision a custom cabin, a year-round family home, or a vacation getaway near the water, this is a generous canvas. According to Tax assessor portal The property is zoned E (Estate), Buyer to Verify: Kern County's designation for larger-lot residential living. The district is designed for single-family homes in spacious settings, with room to breathe that tighter suburban zoning can't offer. Buyers are encouraged to confirm the full zoning designation and permitted uses with Kern County Planning. Adventure is right outside your door. Lake Isabella, the Kern River Valley's centerpiece, offers boating, fishing, windsurfing, and kayaking, with marinas, boat ramps, and shoreline campgrounds nearby. The Kern River draws whitewater rafters and fly-fishers from across California, and Sequoia National Forest surrounds the community with trails, including the Isabella Peak Lookout loop and Coso Mine Loop, which offer panoramic views over the lake and valley. Giant sequoia groves, including the famous Trail of 100 Giants, are within reach for a day trip. Everyday life here has its own charm. Wofford Heights' Wofford Boulevard is home to local markets, pubs, and antique shops, and neighboring Kernville adds riverside dining at Ewings on the Kern, craft beer at Kern River Brewing Company, and the Old West spirit of its annual Whiskey Flat Days festival. Bakersfield is roughly an hour away for big-city shopping and services. For anyone seeking a mountain home, a lakeside weekend escape, or a long-term land investment, this is where Sierra living begins.