Just minutes from the beaches and downtown, with a seamless commute to Silicon Valley, this Thacher & Thompson-designed home combines timeless architectural character with comfortable, modern living.Thoughtfully updated with the latest smart-home technology, this move-in ready home is tucked away on a private lane in a peaceful, welcoming neighborhood, offering a wonderful setting for families with access to highly rated DeLaveaga Elementary and Harbor High schools. The living, dining, and kitchen areas connect effortlessly, creating an inviting space for everyday living and entertaining, complemented by stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops. Vaulted ceilings and expansive windows fill the interior with natural light. The spacious primary suite features skylights, a walk-in closet, and an updated bathroom. The lower level includes two bedrooms, an updated full bathroom, and a laundry room with a newer washer and dryer and convenient yard access. An attached two-car garage with an EV charger, a newer roof, fresh interior and exterior paint and a fully fenced private back yard complete the home. Enjoy the Santa Cruz lifestyle with easy access to world-class surfing, scenic hiking and biking trails, DeLaveaga Park and golf, and the shops and restaurants of downtown.