2889 Branciforte Drive Santa Cruz, CA 95065

If close-in country and a terrific location is what you're looking for, this newer 4+BR on a private, quiet 3-acre parcel in sought-after Happy Valley may be just the answer. Built in 2006, it offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and close-in convenience, situated just 1.5 mi from DeLaveaga Park, with award-winning Happy Valley Elementary right down the street. Entertainers will enjoy an open and airy great room design, with vaulted ceilings, skylights, and view-catching windows, plus a generous deck for gatherings to spill outside. Parking's will be the least of your concerns, with a 3-car garage and plenty of room for all your guests, plus space for RVs and boats. Flexibility is what makes this floor plan live so easily. A generous primary suite sits on the main level with a spa-like bath and direct access to the deck. Downstairs, another 3 or 4 bedrooms with their own generous deck and direct access to the lower yard. The home is surrounded by so much natural beauty, with trees, abundant sunshine and hiking trails. This one delivers not just on comfort, functionality, and natural beauty, but also on fire safety with 15K gal water storage and your own hydrant. Don't miss your opportunity to make this hidden gem your own