365 Granite Creek Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Welcome to 365 Granite Creek Road, a turnkey Contemporary home in an idyllic close-in country setting, flooded with natural light. With a 5BR/3BA main house highlighted by the recently fully remodeled cooks kitchen and a bonus studio with a partial bathroom, theres no lack of space for comfortable living. Offering a peaceful, rural feel while remaining convenient to downtown, DeLaveaga Park, Soquel Drive, and major commuter on-ramps, this rare offering is a true Goldilocks property: big enough for everyone to have their own room, with enough land to provide a real sense of privacy and space, a bonus area for guests or a detached office or gym, and just enough of a homesteading feel to support self-sufficiency. With an enclosed garden on well-fed drip irrigation, a spacious chicken coop, over 20 fruit trees, and a solar array to power it all, this home checks a LOT of boxes. Downstairs features 1BR/1BA, a huge living room, and access to the attached two-car garage, while the remaining 4BR upstairs share bright living spaces with easy access to the backyard for quintessential indoor-outdoor flow. There is nothing else like this on the market, and there may not be anything like it for quite a while. This one is a winner!

Majestic designer retreat in the heart of Happy Valley Santa Cruz! This home's location has a unique blend of tranquil mountain living with convenient access to life in town, top-ranked schools, hiking and surfing. It's a quick 3 miles from Hwy 17. Whole Foods, Delaveaga Park and Seabright Beach are within 5 miles. The floorplan has been thoughtfully laid out to maximize style, comfort, and convenience with expansive views of the redwood forest. There is one private bedroom and bath downstairs. Entrances each have their own mudroom to ensure clean and organized country living. The detached 600 sf barn has been converted into a studio, with a wash area- perfect for artists, yogis, or a remote home office. There is 1,200 sf vegetable garden that is completely enclosed and protected. At 2.65 acres, enjoy privacy with room to play. Independent living at its best, this self-sufficient home also has its own water well supply, solar energy panels as well as a propane backup generator.