780 Elsie Mae Drive , Boulder Creek, CA 95006(Santa Cruz County)

Contemporary elegance meets mountain sophistication on just over an acre. Upstairs living areas with open beam ceilings, central air, and a soapstone lined woodstove make the house comfortable in all seasons. Well-designed kitchen includes granite counters, fireclay sink, custom cabinets with undercabinet lighting, Thermador range, Miele dishwasher, and other high quality appliances. Formal dining and living room both open onto 1200 sq. ft. ipe ironwood deck with fabulous views. House is virtually offgrid with 42 owned solar panels, battery backup system, and 10kW automatic transfer generator. LED lighting throughout, on demand hot water heaters, and spot and soaker irrigation round out the low impact, low utility cost of the house. 2 pantries and numerous closets provide tons of storage. The 1+ acre lot is completely fenced and contains native plants, 10 raised garden beds, and numerous fruit trees, as well as a spa, large garden shed, chicken coop and run.