Above the fog line yet an easy drive to beach, town, and all major highways this one-level house has a detached office and garage with electric car port and overlooks a gorgeous private meadow surrounded by forest with distant views of the coastal mountains. A monumental 350-year-old coastal oak tree (10,000 sq ft canopy) shades an enormous deck that transitions to multiple gardens. The open floor plan surrounds the chef's kitchen. Spending time on the the IPE deck or hot tub are guest favorites, but the meadow room with char-pit and outdoor garden shower are also beloved. Fabulous upland vistas are a short hike, where as, world class destinations like San Fransisco, Carmel, Monterey, Cupertino and Oakland are all easy day trips. Tucked up against the Zyante Sand Hills Habitat and the Quail Hollow Ranch Equestrian Park wildlife on parade is the norm. Swimming holes are near, as is the fabulous salt-water pool and club house at the Trout Farm Inn. Some of the best music venues found in the central coast are hidden gems on the mountains.
House:
-The master's suite contains a large four-poster bed, a free-standing gas fireplace, a large new deck with spa, and a low-curb walk-in stone tile shower with a built-in seat.
-The guest room has a comfortable pillow-top queen bed and a little extra storage.
-The third bedroom is quite small containing a bunk bed plus the pullout trundle (all three are single beds). Our smallest fans will find a toy box under the desk in the closet.
-You will find a hide-a-sofa in the living room. Your teen might enjoy the vinyl collection and turntable and incredibly fast internet connection.
Detached Office:
-The executive office contains a large work table, printer and comfortable sitting area can be available with advanced arrangement for a fee. Larger satellite conference rooms are just two miles down the hill.
Yard:
Over two acres of meadow, forest and gardens.
-The IPE Deck is fabulous and almost doubles the living space of the house.
-The hidden kitchen garden is protected by tall deer fence, planted with fresh vegetables of the season, herbs, and fruit. Please help us by keeping the gate closed and the deer out.
-The meditation area, with Buddha house and fountain, is a great place to read or enjoy a private conversation.
-The meadow room, built from the tops of redwood trees and a floor of Santa Fe slate is surrounded by beautifully maintained landscaping. There is a fully screened fire pit with this roasting rack to melt dessert or grill the late-night bite.
-Hot tub and Garden Shower are romantic and a fun way to end the day.
Region:
The entire central coast is easy to access because of near proximity to Hwy 1 (Coastal Highway to Monterey, and Carmel or Davenport, Half-Moon Bay, and Pacifica) or Hwy 17 (Roads to San Jose, Palo Alto, and San Francisco).
The fabulous saltwater pool found at theTrout Farm Inn and Social Club is just 2 miles down the road.
We are 10 Miles to downtown Santa Cruz and the Municipal Wharf and Beaches but only steps to the amazing world only found in the Santa Cruz Mountains:
-Zyante Sandhills Conservation Habitat
-Historic Quail Hollow Ranch Park
-Henry Cowell Redwood State Park
Within the San Lorenzo Valley you will discover:
-Local breweries,
-Roaring Camp Railroad (19th century steam train),
-Hidden swimming holes, private pool clubs,
-Art festivals
-Music venues like the Felton Music Hall
- Big Basin Redwood State Park re-emerging post CZU fires
-Boating in the Loch Lomond Reservoir
-Zip line in the Redwood canopy.