471 Country Estates Terrace, Bonny Doon, CA 95060 : $898,000 : MLS #ML82055462 : Martha Lehr
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Property Info
Bedrooms:Two
Bathrooms:Two
Lot Size:1.4 acres
Approximate Square Footage:1,329
Price:$898,000
MLS Number:82055462
Buyer Concession:Yes
A Soulful Bonny Doon Retreat
Redwood privacy, a welcoming social heart and the coast close at hand.
Tucked among redwood groves yet beautifully open to the sun, 471 Country Estates Terrace captures a particularly special side of Bonny Doon living: peaceful and private, surrounded by nature, yet comfortably connected to the coast and Santa Cruz.
Set on approximately 1.43 acres above Mill Creek, this single-level, 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,329 square feet of inviting living space within an enchanting forest setting. The grounds retain an informal, natural character, with established redwoods, sunny openings and multiple areas that invite gardening, outdoor projects or simply finding a favorite place to sit and listen to the trees.
Inside, the updated kitchen serves as the social heart of the home. Butcher-block counters, generous workspace and a large central island create a natural gathering place, while the open connection to the dining and living areas allows cooking and conversation to flow together. It is an easygoing, inclusive kind of layout - the sort of space where someone is preparing dinner, someone else is lingering at the island and the rest of the gathering never feels far away.
That connected experience continues outdoors. Wraparound decking creates room for morning coffee, leisurely meals, grilling with friends or an unhurried afternoon beneath the redwoods. As evening settles in, the wood-fired hot tub offers a memorable place to soak under the stars, while an indoor infrared sauna adds to the home's restorative, retreat-like atmosphere.
Back inside, the living area is anchored by a modern wood-burning stove, bringing warmth and character to cool mountain evenings. The two-bedroom arrangement offers flexibility for full-time living, visiting family and friends, or creating a dedicated office or studio for working from home. Whether the day calls for productivity, creativity or a complete change of pace, the home adapts comfortably.
Practical spaces have not been forgotten. Two storage sheds provide room for tools, outdoor equipment, hobbies and creative pursuits. A long lower driveway offers generous additional parking for cars and oversized vehicles—especially useful for the equipment and recreational gear that often accompany life near the mountains and coast.
And then there is the arrival.
A little bridge carries you into the property and completes the sense of entering a world of your own. It is a charming transition from the everyday into a quieter pocket of redwood calm—one that feels removed without actually being remote.
Set in coveted lower Bonny Doon - generally above the coastal fog yet only minutes from the North Coast - this quiet residential neighborhood offers a wonderful setting for morning and evening walks. Scenic Highway 1 opens the door to Bonny Doon Beach, Davenport, the coastal trails and open spaces of Wilder Ranch, and the celebrated wind and kite surfing at Waddell Beach. Head south and Santa Cruz's Westside, downtown, local markets and restaurants are just beyond.
It is a rare location that makes it easy to choose between a day among the redwoods, an afternoon beside the ocean or a little of both. Spend the morning exploring nearby trails, the afternoon along the coast and the evening gathered around the kitchen island or soaking beneath the stars.
Some properties are remembered simply for the way they make you feel. 471 Country Estates Terrace offers privacy without isolation, an easy connection between indoor and outdoor living, and a setting that encourages life to slow down just enough.
Private, peaceful and full of personality, this soulful Bonny Doon property is ready to become a full-time home, a weekend hideaway or a creative retreat shaped around whatever comes next.
Redwood privacy, a welcoming social heart and the coast close at hand.
Tucked among redwood groves yet beautifully open to the sun, 471 Country Estates Terrace captures a particularly special side of Bonny Doon living: peaceful and private, surrounded by nature, yet comfortably connected to the coast and Santa Cruz.
Set on approximately 1.43 acres above Mill Creek, this single-level, 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,329 square feet of inviting living space within an enchanting forest setting. The grounds retain an informal, natural character, with established redwoods, sunny openings and multiple areas that invite gardening, outdoor projects or simply finding a favorite place to sit and listen to the trees.
Inside, the updated kitchen serves as the social heart of the home. Butcher-block counters, generous workspace and a large central island create a natural gathering place, while the open connection to the dining and living areas allows cooking and conversation to flow together. It is an easygoing, inclusive kind of layout - the sort of space where someone is preparing dinner, someone else is lingering at the island and the rest of the gathering never feels far away.
That connected experience continues outdoors. Wraparound decking creates room for morning coffee, leisurely meals, grilling with friends or an unhurried afternoon beneath the redwoods. As evening settles in, the wood-fired hot tub offers a memorable place to soak under the stars, while an indoor infrared sauna adds to the home's restorative, retreat-like atmosphere.
Back inside, the living area is anchored by a modern wood-burning stove, bringing warmth and character to cool mountain evenings. The two-bedroom arrangement offers flexibility for full-time living, visiting family and friends, or creating a dedicated office or studio for working from home. Whether the day calls for productivity, creativity or a complete change of pace, the home adapts comfortably.
Practical spaces have not been forgotten. Two storage sheds provide room for tools, outdoor equipment, hobbies and creative pursuits. A long lower driveway offers generous additional parking for cars and oversized vehicles—especially useful for the equipment and recreational gear that often accompany life near the mountains and coast.
And then there is the arrival.
A little bridge carries you into the property and completes the sense of entering a world of your own. It is a charming transition from the everyday into a quieter pocket of redwood calm—one that feels removed without actually being remote.
Set in coveted lower Bonny Doon - generally above the coastal fog yet only minutes from the North Coast - this quiet residential neighborhood offers a wonderful setting for morning and evening walks. Scenic Highway 1 opens the door to Bonny Doon Beach, Davenport, the coastal trails and open spaces of Wilder Ranch, and the celebrated wind and kite surfing at Waddell Beach. Head south and Santa Cruz's Westside, downtown, local markets and restaurants are just beyond.
It is a rare location that makes it easy to choose between a day among the redwoods, an afternoon beside the ocean or a little of both. Spend the morning exploring nearby trails, the afternoon along the coast and the evening gathered around the kitchen island or soaking beneath the stars.
Some properties are remembered simply for the way they make you feel. 471 Country Estates Terrace offers privacy without isolation, an easy connection between indoor and outdoor living, and a setting that encourages life to slow down just enough.
Private, peaceful and full of personality, this soulful Bonny Doon property is ready to become a full-time home, a weekend hideaway or a creative retreat shaped around whatever comes next.
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