This rare gem in the Santa Cruz Mountains sits on over 1 acre of flat, sun-drenched land. The walk down to the small creek in the backyard offers a wonderland of natural beauty and flat spots for reading, yoga, or meditating.  The lovingly maintained home features new floors, an open-plan kitchen, vaulted open-beam ceilings, and sun-drenched windows throughout. The bedroom's location on the ground level means there's no need for stairs to access the kitchen or bath. The small, bonus loft upstairs allows for additional storage, an office, or a guest sleeping area. The private back patio off the kitchen includes covered access to the laundry room and a covered hot tub for a relaxing soak after work or play. The sunny grounds feature a fully enclosed vegetable garden, a fruit orchard, and plenty of room for outdoor hobbies, dining, or entertaining. Sun-lovers rejoice! In the garage, you'll discover a workshop area with copious shelving and space for gardening supplies, DIY hobbies, and extra storage. This is a rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready home with generous land and natural beauty, less than 30 minutes to hiking, biking trails, golfing, and world-class wineries. Just 1 hour to Silicon Valley and 1 hour to the beach in Santa Cruz.