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Legacy Real Estate Inc
248 Mcgivern WAY, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
- $1,995,000
- 4
- BD
- 3
- BA
- 3,829
- SqFt
Listed by Elisabeth Bentz, 831-316-3099 from Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
(If provided) CoList: Melissa Hansen from Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
- List Price
- $1,995,000
- MLS#
- ML82065126
- Status
- ACTIVE
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Total Bathrooms
- 3
- Full Bathrooms
- 3
- Sqft. of Residence
- 3,829
- Lot Size
- 71,221
- Listing Area
- Empire Grade Road
- Year Built
- 1985
Property Description
Exceptional Bonny Doon retreat featuring two spacious homes connected by a pool and deck, nestled among the redwoods on over 1.6 acres. The 3,829 sq ft main home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, high ceilings, exposed beams, and expansive windows framing the redwoods. The chefs kitchen with a large island opens to a light-filled living and dining room with a river-rock fireplace. A ground-floor family room with woodstove connects to a sunroom overlooking the pool, while the primary suite opens to a private deck. A crows nest room with its own sundeck offers additional versatile space. The separate 1,671 sq ft guest house features 2 bedrooms plus an office, vaulted ceilings, skylights, and treehouse views. Natural stone terraces, gardens, a custom chicken coop, goldfish pond, and room to expand the garden or orchard enhance the outdoor setting. Carport and lower driveway provide additional parking. Surrounded by nature yet just minutes from UCSC, downtown Santa Cruz, and North Coast surf, this property offers a peaceful retreat with flexibility for multigenerational living and more.
Additional Information
- Acres
- 1.64
- Amenities
- Bay Window, Garden Window, High Ceiling, Inverted Floor Plan, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet
- Bathroom Features
- Double Sinks, Dual Flush Toilet, Full on Ground Floor, Outside Access, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub, Tile
- Bedroom Description
- Ground Floor Bedroom, Loft Bedroom, Primary Suite / Retreat, Reverse Floor Plan, Walk-in Closet
- Cooling System
- Ceiling Fan, Multi-Zone, Window / Wall Unit
- Family Room
- Kitchen / Family Room Combo, Separate Family Room
- Fence
- Rail
- Fireplace Description
- Family Room, Free Standing, Gas Burning, Insert, Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood Stove
- Floor Covering
- Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter and Slab, Post and Pier
- Garage Parking
- Carport
- Heating System
- Baseboard, Fireplace, Heating - 2+ Zones, Propane, Radiant, Radiant Floors, Stove - Wood
- Laundry Facilities
- Electricity Hookup (220V), Inside, Washer / Dryer
- Living Area
- 3,829
- Lot Description
- Grade - Varies
- Lot Size
- 71,221
- Neighborhood
- Empire Grade Road
- Other Rooms
- Loft, Mud Room, Office Area
- Other Utilities
- Generator, Propane On Site
- Pool Description
- Pool - Above Ground, Pool - Fenced
- Roof
- Composition
- Sewer
- Existing Septic
- Style
- Craftsman
- Unincorporated Yn
- Yes
- View
- Forest / Woods, View of Mountains
- Zoning
- RA
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