BETTER VIEWS OF MONTEREY BAY THAN WESTCLIFF! UPPER WESTSIDE SANTA CRUZ.

Live above the fog line in the sunny Upper Westside neighborhood, close to University cultural events, beautiful parks and a lake, greenbelt hiking trails, local beaches and a vibrant downtown. This architectural masterpiece integrates sophisticated and energy-efficient design with the splendors of nature. As you enter, you immediately feel the warm, informal ambience of this exquisite designer home. The open floor plan flows through spaces bathed in ever-changing light from the atrium skylights, glass block walls and dramatic windows. Entertain your friends and family in the hub of the home; the modern kitchen with generous island adjacent to the glass-walled atrium with views of sculpted trees, lush landscaping and a sparkling pool in the large, sheltered backyard. The formal dining area and inviting living room with vaulted ceilings and sophisticated lighting provide a space to relax by the fire. Drift into a world of inner peace in the home-theater/family room with breathtaking vistas of the Bay and soaring clouds drifting by. Then at night, share the enchanting views of shimmering moonlight on water and the twinkling jewel-like necklace of lights of Monterey. The private refuge of the master suite, with its own fireplace, large Jacuzzi bath and sweeping views of Monterey Bay and the vast Pacific, beckons you to an intimate sanctuary for your dreams.

$2,190,000

MLS:	80907088	HOA Fees:	0
Square Feet:	3,554	Bedrooms:	3
Bathrooms:	2	Lot Size:	9,600
Year Built:	1992	Type:	Detached Single Family
Style:	Impeccable 2-story Contemporary with open floor plan and cathedral ceilings. Mediterranean	View:	Panoramic Ocean & Bay views, City & Monterey Lights.
Lot Type:	Level	Yards/Grounds Features:	Beautifully landscaped, private backyard with a sunny deck and patio.
Pool:	Heated in-ground pool with pool sweep.	Fireplace:	Three wood-burning fireplaces with gas starters, one in the Master Suite.
Other Rooms:	Den, Wine Room and Library/Office.	Other Areas:	Formal entry, Sunny Atrium.
Heating:	Two zones (upstairs & downstairs) forced air heating.	Sewer/Septic:	Sewer Connected.
Garage/Parking:	2-Car Finished Garage & Portico	Stories:	2
Custom High-Rise e-Glass Windows:	Windows are the same glazing used in high-rise buildings by Viracon, Inc. Quarter inch tempered double-pane E-Glass with superior UV filtering and insulation qualities.	Filtered drinking water.:	Built-in triple-filtered, reverse osmosis system for healthy drinking water, also connected to refrigerator cold water & ice maker.
Home Theater Room.:	Large upstairs ocean-view room with hard-wired Polk Audio speakers & sub-woofer for surround sound entertainment.	Wine Room:	Separate 65-case wine room with passive cooling system.
Landscaping.:	Beautiful mature landscaping with fruit trees, outdoor lighting and automatic sprinklers.	Hot water system..:	New 65 gallon water heater with re-circulating hot water system to kitchen and both bathrooms.
Skylights.:	35 square feet of Viracon skylights offer tons of natural light especially in atrium area near the kitchen.	Kitchen:	Modern kitchen with granite counter tops and newer stainless steel appliances, walk-in pantry and a large entertainment island where family and friends can gather.
Neighborhood:	Located in an established family neighborhood around the corner from Westlake Pond & Park, one-half-mile from UCSC, a mile from Downtown and close to numerous greenbelts with wooded hiking trails.	Master Suite:	The Master Suite has panoramic ocean views by day and enchanting views of the twinkilng lights of Monterey at night. Other features include custom closet organizers, a two person Jacuzzi tub and wood-burning fireplace with gas starter.