Welcome to this warm and spacious single family home in a prime location next to Santa Cruz Gardens. This home offers an exceptionally quiet setting just minutes from Soquel, Capitola and downtown Santa Cruz, the Yacht Harbor and beaches, and the best of coastal living. The modern, open floor plan features vaulted ceilings, skylights, abundant natural light, and a wood-burning fireplace. The expansive living room is finished in luxury vinyl plank flooring and brand new carpet graces the bedrooms, hallway and staircase. Downstairs there is a ground-floor bedroom and full bath, while above there are two en-suite bedrooms, with a pair of walk-in closets in the primary. Major systems are already upgraded with a two-year-new roof, and a furnace and water heater both installed just one year ago. The home comes complete with an attached single car garage, 3 off-street parking spaces, and a charming, private backyard wraps around the house. Close to schools, shopping, restaurants, local walking trails, Sutter Health and Dominican Hospitals, with easy access to Highway 1 and Soquel San Jose Road.