Located in the coveted Italian Gardens neighborhood of SC. Built by the Ferrari family in 1906 and only sold once since, this vintage farmhouse greets you w/a covered front porch & mature citrus trees. Stand-up basement could be a wine/root cellar or home gym. Next door is the 832 sq ft barn. With its hayloft and patinated tin siding, it is bursting w/rustic charm & possibility. This would be a great space for a hobbyist or homesteader, for artists & artisans or for a distance-learning pod. Over the last 2 yrs this home has been nurtured w/close to $100K in upgrades. These include a new septic system, upgraded electrical & plumbing, interior/exterior paint, new gutters & downspouts. Properties rarely become available here as families stay for generations. This quiet neighborhood has several organic farms, summer produce stands, free little libraries & private river access. This idyllic setting is also practical in its close proximity to Downtown, UCSC, beaches & hiking in the redwoods.

This lifestyle property has so much to offer, and still so much potential. Fully fenced front yard with two gated entrances and circular driveway. Extensively renovated in 2015 with a new kitchen and 3 full baths, baseboard heating system, tiled floors, carpeting, light fixtures and electric upgrades. One master suite is upstairs with walk-in closet and full bath. Second master on the ground level w/2 closets. All bedrooms have a nice separation of space from each other. 4th bedroom is currently being used as a family room. Gently sloped lot is all useable. Plenty to do during those long days at home - enjoy the deck, go for a swim or go off-roading on the track at the upper portion of the property. Several fruit trees and lots of room for gardening. Garage is currently being used as a shop and a brand new shed was just completed. Internet connection is great! Convenient proximity to 101 with no road noise. This property is the October surprise you've been waiting for!