Imagine that you've found the most comfortable home where all your friends and family can gather and laugh and talk and eat and play. Where your dogs can run and tumble with their friends. Where the landscape is a gardener's dream. Where you don't have to close your curtains for privacy but rather can let the sun, fog or big full moon shine in. Imagine that you have all the room you need for drop-in guests or sleep-overs. This is it. Home. Nestled on nearly half an acre just off Soquel Drive, you are surrounded by lush landscaping. You'll feel far away but you are just minutes to Cabrillo College and its Saturday Farmer's Market, Seacliff State Park, shopping, restaurants, and Nisene Marks. You have a choice of patios for outside dining and relaxing, plus a family and living rooms for inside entertaining. The kitchen/dining room and two bedrooms and two baths round out the first floor rooms. At bedtime you have your private oasis on the 2nd floor with an ocean view and an incredible primary bath with an air-jet tub, shower, a Toto bidet, and a carved stone sink. Extras include a greenhouse, 2 outside showers, a studio/workspace over the 1-car garage and a beautiful stamped concrete driveway for to-the-door parking. Don't miss this fabulous opportunity.

Price Imrprovement!! Don't miss out on moving into this deliciously cozy home before the holidays. Enjoy sunshine, privacy and natural beauty in this light-filled home on 2.4 acres in Santa Cruz. This custom-built home features open-beam ceilings, hardwood floors, and expansive windows. Avoid Highway 1 to get over the hill from this spot. The kitchen/dining area offers granite countertops and abundant cabinetry. And just steps away, the living room welcomes you with its large fireplace, built-in cabinetry, and walls of windows. Relax on the deck in the morning or to unwind after your day. The primary suite is a lovely private retreat, with a sitting area and ensuite bathroom. Downstairs are two more bedrooms, an office, and a full bath and laundry room. One level down, the family room is perfect for movies, games, or overnight guests. The stone patio has a built-in barbecue and pizza oven. And the surrounding area offers room for pets and children. On a private road shared by a small group of neighbors, this property offers a sense of privacy while still convenient for wherever you need to go: Santa Cruz, South, or Silicon Valley. Additional features: Happy Valley School District, Comcast Cable internet, a whole-house generator, water softener, and a shared private well.