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Santa Cruz's Best Built Home on the Beach 185 14th Avenue, Santa Cruz $3,950,000 Contemporary Plantation Style Luxury Beach Estate Featured Property is a Santa Cruz Sentinel Paid Advertisement. For information regarding Advertising, please call the Sentinel @ 426-8000. ou are admiring a state of the art energy efficient green home. From the moment you step through the etched glass entry doors, the tropical themed foyer transports you into another world. You may ask, "Am I still on the mainland, or have I magically travelled to the Islands?" Built by one of the Silicon Valley's cement industry titans, this architectural masterpiece is solid as a castle. The home is constructed with engineered structural concrete walls on the lower two levels which provide superior thermal qualities. With double the typical amount of insulation and interior doors of solid wood--the house is whisper quiet. The metal roof, copper gutters, stainless steel corbels and cement based siding are designed to withstand the elements. This residence is one of only four homes behind the private gate on desirable 14th Avenue. The 4,414 square foot home has 3 bedrooms, 4 full baths and 2 half baths, oversized double car garage plus additional off street parking. It features rich hickory and travertine flooring, radiant heating throughout, a climate controlled wine cellar, home theater and a stunning executive office with mahogany cabinetry and coffered ceiling. The great room has views of white water and sand. A dramatic central skylight fills the open living and dining space with natural light. The designer wet bar with etched carved glass counter is a work of art. The modern Chef's kitchen features a generous granite island, custom solid bamboo cabinets, artistic glass tiles and high end appliances. The elegant master bedroom is the epitome of a retreat with a cozy fireplace, private balcony, large walk-in closet and en suite Spa bath complete with floor-to-ceiling Carrera Marble, jetted soaking tub and steam shower. The two additional bedrooms each have en suite custom baths with beautiful stone tile. Designed to be enjoyed by all generations, the three spacious levels are serviced by a bamboo- paneled elevator with travertine floors. Entertainment options include watching feature movies and sporting events on one of eight entertainment centers which have the latest integrated sound and visual system streaming throughout the home. This home could become the magnet to attract your friends and family to gather round. Stroll out your front door onto the wide, sandy beach and choose from limitless beach activities. Take your sweetie for a romantic walk on the beach, paddleboard, kayak, surf or sail – the Yacht Harbor is right around the corner. Marvel at the dolphins, whales and seabirds of the Monterey Bay Sanctuary from your front deck. If you dislike climbing countless stairs or scaling rocks to access the beach, you'll love this spot. Take the gently sloping ramp down to the soft sand of Twin Lakes Beach and you've arrived. Fall asleep to the sound of the surf and rest easy not having to worry about potential coastal erosion expense. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own an extraordinary beach property. Y Virtual Tour: www.TwinLakesBeachHome.com Deborah Hoyt & Clint Hufford Hoyt & Hufford Real Estate 831.600.1080 www.HoytandHufford.com DRE#00666318, DRE#01378091