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An Architect's Gem FEATURED PROPERTY 412 Loma Prieta Drive, Aptos 3BD | 3.5BA | Approx. 2,247 sq.ft. | $869,000 T his elegant structure uses angles, lights, and floor levels to showcase its many artistic, architectural features — banks of windows set into curved walls, unique concrete and tile work that is a piece of art in itself. The curving driveway climbing up through the trees opens up to the architectural details of this modern contemporary house: maple red trim on railings and doors contrasting with green ferns and foliage, and blocks of distinctive windows. An angled doorway opens into a living room that soars upwards to the kitchen, dining area, and master suite, and up another half level to additional entertaining and living space. Inside, the concrete hearth and mantle frames a gas fireplace, with the stamped cement entryway yielding to a carpeted space framed by floor-to-ceiling banks of windows along a gently curving wall. Skylights, recessed lighting, and block windows near ceiling height add both light and proportion. An artistic concrete floor in cool earth and ocean tones plays off the cement of a counter/bar to the kitchen and its custom maple cabinets. The kitchen features modern stainless-steel appliances, including a chef grade 5-burner gas stove, ample storage and display space, and a clever desk nook. On the same level is a spectacular master bedroom with a glassed-in, dual sided fireplace forms the divider between the master bedroom and bath, discreetly shielding a Jacuzzi tub. Custom cabinets, concrete counters, dual artistic copper vessel sinks, an open tiled shower with more cut-glass details, and a skylight add more designer touches to the space; opening to ample storage and closets. Up another half level is a carpeted family room with a sliding glass door that opens to the deck carved into the hillside behind the house featuring a hot tub and entertaining area. A bathroom with designer stainless vessel sink and fixtures, an enclosed shower, and tiled floor. Two more bedrooms and third tiled bathroom are on the upper level. At the lowest level there is a guest bath and a doorway that leads to the garage. Trees and its hillside perch keep this multi-level contemporary home private, while its many architectural touches keep it sleek and modern, bathing it in natural light from every angle. Cozy yet elegant for a couple or a crowd, this is a stunning house that works on every one of its many levels. Hosted by Gabrielle Coppel, BRE#01414420 Listed byLauren Spencer,BRE#00925382 WWW.412LOMAPRIETA.COM LAUREN SPENCER Broker Associate,ABR, CRS, ECO-BROKER, E-PRO, CLHMS, GREEN, GRI, SCCP, SFR, SRES, International President's Premier, Previews Property Specialist 831.662.6522 Direct lauren@laurenspencer.com CalBRE#00925382 WWW.MYSANTACRUZREALESTATE.COM