999 N Rodeo Gulch, Soquel

Created in 1965 as a work of organic architecture and faithfully restored, this single-level estate occupies a private peak on 9.94 acres in the Soquel Hills.

The residence is shaped by its landscape through limestone, redwood-framed walls of glass, polished concrete floors, custom built-ins and deep overhangs. Sweeping valley and ridgeline views shift with the hour, the weather and the seasons.

The living room rises 25 feet and is anchored by a monumental fireplace, while a built-in outdoor fireplace carries the architecture into the landscape. More than 5,000 square feet of stone terrace surrounds the saltwater pool, pool house and sauna.

A tennis court, a Japanese garden with koi pond and waterfall, two expansive redwood decks, a bamboo walking path, a bocce court and a secluded hilltop great lawn complete the grounds, minutes from Capitola’s beaches and dining.

The details

• 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, approximately 4,166 square feet, single level
• 9.94 acres on a private peak in the Soquel Hills
• Organic architecture, 1965, faithfully restored
• 25-foot living room ceiling; indoor and outdoor wood-burning fireplaces
• Saltwater pool, pool house and sauna; 5,000+ sq ft of stone terrace
• Tennis court, bocce court, Japanese garden with koi pond and waterfall
• Two redwood decks, bamboo walking path, hilltop great lawn
• Granite kitchen with gas cooking, pantry and built-in BBQ
• Well water; zoned RA
• Soquel Union Elementary; Santa Cruz City High

The neighborhood: Soquel

Soquel sits between Capitola and the Santa Cruz Mountains. The village along Soquel Creek has local shops, restaurants and wineries, and the hills above it stay quiet and rural, with long views across the valley.

Capitola Village and the beach are about ten minutes down the hill, and Highway 1 puts Santa Cruz and Aptos within easy reach.

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Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyer to verify all information, including square footage, lot size, zoning and permits. Listing courtesy of Mario Desantis, Desantis Realty Group, Coldwell Banker Realty, CA DRE #02119587.

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