Consider this soulful refuge as a rare wine, to be savored & enjoyed as the notes unfold. A distinctive passive solar Arts & Crafts design by Sim van der Ryn offers an organic space that unites the self w/nature all around. Once the iconic Ahlgren Winery, this striking property is now sold as a private residence offering stupendous views, nearly 12 ac of forest, meadows & vineyard in 3 separate parcels all zoned Commercial Ag, bordered on 2 sides by state park land. Brimming w/delicious touches: spacious covered porch, NY Brownstone rescued cabinet, wood burning cook stove, Wolf range, vintage doors/stained glass windows, industrial design touches; the flexible floor plan allows multiple options for dining, 3rd BR, office/nursery space, summer kit. Built w/green principles in mind w/redwood milled on site, offering underground utilities, rainwater catchment w/125k gal & 1500 gal storage & 10K fire reserve tank, nearly 1200 sq ft cellar, Tesla battery storage & a caretakers mobile.
Listing Courtesy of MLSlistings Inc. / Century 21 Showcase Realtors / Ronnie Trubek
$1,100,000
Aptos Area Detached Single Family
Sold
630 Vista Del Mar Drive Aptos, CA 95003
3 Bed
3 Baths
1870 sqft
Expansive ocean views from this contemporary house which has a perfect layout for a family, frequent guests, or a shared beach getaway. Three master suites, one on the first main level & two below, offer maximum privacy, while the living spaces are perfect for entertaining & gathering everyone together. The LR has a wall of windows & sliding doors, revealing a spectacular ocean view over a large deck. A cozy gas fireplace warms the room, which flows seamlessly into an adjacent dining & kitchen area. The kitchen features tile counters, cherry cabinets, sleek appliances, a tile backsplash, under-counter microwave, & induction range embedded in an island, to make entertaining a breeze. Weekend guests & homeowners alike will enjoy the location near Seascape Golf Course, Aptos beaches, the redwood forests of Nisene Marks, convenient shops & restaurants.
Listing Courtesy of MLSlistings Inc. / Coldwell Banker Realty / Lauren Spencer
$970,000
Aptos Area Townhouse
Sold
280 Marlin Court Aptos, CA 95003
2 Bed
2 Baths
1328 sqft
Enjoy yoga or coffee on your back deck facing the sun and listening to waves crash. Smell the Ocean. The outside sink, is great for gardening or bbq clean up. Entrance opens to dining room and living room. Kitchen has room for two to eat breakfast, or office space. Views of your garden from every room. Primary Bedroom has private patio, double closets, ensuite bathroom. Second bedroom and bath across the hall. 2 car garage has storage, washer / dryer, lighting for workshop activities. Low maintenance landscaping with room to grow what you like. This very desirable 2 bedroom, 2 bath, single story townhome in the Sea Breeze complex is within walking or biking distance to Sea Cliff State Beach and Sea Cliff favorites, Manuel's Mexican Restaurant, Sno-White Drive-In and Marianne's Ice Cream, as well as a short drive to Aptos Village. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a low maintenance home or weekend get-away in a prime location.
Listing Courtesy of MLSlistings Inc. / Santa Cruz / Valerie Mishkin
$820,000
Aptos Area Detached Single Family
Sold
431 Loma Prieta Drive Aptos, CA 95003
2 Bed
2 Baths
1144 sqft
Chic, stylish contemporary with soaring ceilings, lots of windows and light. Open floorplan. Special hand-forged chandelier imported antique laundry doors and wall bedroom panel from India. Large closet and bathroom doors are 20th Century Moroccan. Sunny deck. Woodsy views. Tri-level with great bedroom separation. Main Bedroom and bath on the bottom floor, loft bedroom/office on the top floor, Living room, kitchen, dining area, second bath on the middle floor. New carpets and furnace, freshly painted interior. Close to Delux Shopping Center and Rio Del Mar Beach. A delight to behold!
Listing Courtesy of MLSlistings Inc. / Monterey Bay Properties / Kathy Runyon
$787,000
Watsonville Area Condominium
Sold
101 Shell Drive 187 Watsonville, CA 95076
2 Bed
2 Baths
1052 sqft
HOME ON THE BEACH! Open floor plan, Ocean View all the way through from the door! Sunset over the water! Low maintenance lifestyle! This 2 Bed 2 Bath condo is just outside Watsonville, and a quick drive to Santa Cruz or Monterey. A peaceful retreat, in a natural setting, in a welcoming community. You'll have indoor laundry, and an outside storage room. Deck off, the Master Bedroom and Living room. Lots of parking. Beach Access.Trails to walk or ride bikes. Tennis and Pickle ball Courts. Two Conference Clubhouses. Open Meadow. Lagoon. Bird watching. 24/7 Security. Pajaro School District. Aptos HIgh School.Is this your Primary or second Home? Want to keep it a Vacation Rental? It is now and seller will include all furnishing. Buyer to verify permits for use. Owners Pets Welcome. A Retreat from the World is waiting for you.
Listing Courtesy of MLSlistings Inc. / Santa Cruz / Valerie Mishkin
$625,000
Watsonville Area Detached Single Family
Sold
32 Whiteman Avenue Watsonville, CA 95076
3 Bed
2 Baths
1576 sqft
Welcome to 32 Whiteman Avenue, right in the heart of Corralitos. This eco friendly gem is complete with three bedrooms, two baths, 1,500 square feet on about a third of an acre. Bamboo flooring, solar panels, an oversized tub and even a laundry mud room, make this country cutie something to write home about. The indoor/outdoor feel is easy breezy for entertaining and enjoying this real country lifestyle. The large windows fill the room with natural light and the abundance of plants on the property make it feel like your own oasis. This is the Santa Cruz county country home that you have been dreaming of.
Listing Courtesy of MLSlistings Inc. / David Lyng Real Estate / Shemeika K. Fox