This is the acreage you have been hoping for! Close in to Aptos Village, an ultra-private, 10 acre parcel off of Trout Gulch Road set in sparkling sunshine. The property sits high above the gulch with towering mature redwood groves and oak meadows. Upgraded, this 2073 square foot, single level ranch style home is reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright style. Built in 1986 as a passive solar home and oriented to receive natural light throughout with plenty of windows, wood and skylights. The home looks out over a sunny meadow which is perfect for a pool or horses. Front yard has a lovely babbling pond with chorus frogs and blooming lotus year round. Landscaping includes mature fruit trees, rose bushes, and lilacs. A home office contains a loft and is plumbed for gas & water making this property extremely versatile. The grounds also include an adventurous tree house for the kids & a large secure dog run / shelter. Only 6 minutes from downtown Aptos.