Going to the mountains is going home. - John Muir. This sunny 2-story home in Boulder Creek sits amidst the redwoods with wide open vistas of the surrounding Santa Cruz Mountains. Brand new septic installed this fall. The home features a bright open kitchen with jaw-dropping views & vaulted ceilings. Two sets of sliding doors off the kitchen open onto large sunny decks perfect for entertaining where you can relax with your coffee or glass of wine & watch the hawks soar as the breeze whispers through the trees - or soak in the hot tub on the lower deck under the stars. The living room has the same vaulted ceilings with skylights where you can cozy up next to the wood stove. The downstairs rooms could be used as a master retreat or reconfigured as a potential rental unit. Sale includes a bonus 28,183 sqft parcel. From this peaceful & quiet location you're just 5 min to downtown Boulder Creek, 30 min to Silicon Valley, about 40 min to Santa Cruz beaches & 20 min to Big Basin State Park.