200 McGivern Way

This sunny and private 4+ acre parcel enjoys RA zoning for horses and livestock PLUS it is adjacent to Fall Creek Park for direct park access. The parcel supports a separate office and a single story 3 bedroom home with Eichler and Frank Lloyd Wright influences. Two woodstoves add to the warm feeling generated by the exposed paneling and the solid oak floors. Large southwest facing expanses of glass help warm the environment with both passive solar gain and with natural light. Decks and patios wrap the house on three sides, offering a fabulous blend of seating areas in several micro-climates, some covered, some in full sun. The outdoor sauna and shower help extend the living areas even further than the tiered seating areas do. The house is a very easy living one story with original '70's galley kitchen and 2 original full baths. The master bedroom enjoys a pair of sliders to the deck to allow even more blending of indoor and outdoor spaces. The house is austere and very complementary for a minimalist owner. There's plenty of room for your stuff in the large garage and in the sheds. The home and attached garage have been well maintained, with various upgrades over time. The under floor galvanized plumbing was replaced by Pecks tubing, for example. This is a perfect property for someone who wants to be close to town, yet still enjoy the wonderful Bonny Doon lifestyle. Just 5 miles from the UCSC campus with no traffic signals, you can get to campus more quickly from here than from most homes in the city of Santa Cruz. An easy commute to Silicon Valley, Monterey or San Francisco, this is a dream come true.