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Rural Retreat Island of Sun & the Soothing Sounds of Silence I 3684MISTYLANE,APTOS•XST:PORTERGULCHRD. n the center of everything and in the middle of nowhere at the same time. A remarkable oasis of sun and serenity nestled in its own private 5 acre estate setting. Close in and convenient to shopping, coffee, Farmers' Market and all the amenities of Mid County. Just a hop, skip and a short drive to the pristine stretches of surf and sand along New Brighton State Beach. Yet far away in spirit from the madding crowd. Tucked gently into the green forested hills behind Cabrillo College with nearby access to thousands of acres of Nisene Marks State Park. Generous rooms with high vaulted ceilings and large bay windows that create an abundance of light and space. The effortless flow from room to room invites both large groups and small intimate gatherings. Casual living and more gracious, formal entertaining. The heart of the home is its kitchen with full prep island, 5 burner gas stove and expansive break fast bar that connects to the adjoining, open family room. The living areas extend out French doors to pro- Listedat$1,750,000 tected patios, decks and inviting garden areas. Three bedrooms on the first floor offer convenience to those who want to minimize stair use and enjoy discrete separation of space at the same time. Upstairs there's a luxuri ous master suite with expansive forest views and ocean peeks from the beautiful wood cased win dows. A freestanding tub nestled next to a large picture window and a private sunbathing deck commune with the peaceful ambiance and nurturing natural environment that envelopes the property. There are many windows of opportunity in this rural retreat that open to a number of lifestyle choices and a wealth of built-in living options. In addition to the large 4 bedroom 3.5 baths there is a self-contained Nanny's quarters, in-law quarters, office or guest suite. Adjacent to the garage is a permitted studio or home office. The detached one bedroom guest cabin sequestered away from the main home could be used as a private retreat, caretaker's cot tage or a rental. At Soquel Dr. take a right on Porter Gulch Rd. Tom Brezsny Realtor ® Monterey Bay ProPerties (831) 818-1431 MontereyBaySanctuaries.net TomBrezsny.com Vicky Malandra Realtor ® (831) 818-2337 DRE# 00548915 ocnvuhomes@aol.com www.vickimalandra.com http://youtu.be/n85aePxkTGc • 6Bedrooms/5.5Baths • 4,800+/-Sq.Ft. • 5AcreParcel • 3CarGarage • VaultedCeilings • Skylights • HardwoodFloors • 2Fireplaces • OpenKitchen/FamilyRoom • LargePantry • Living&DiningRooms • FormalEntry • Library • MasterfulMasterSuite • 3PrivatePatios/Decks • Nanny'sQuarters • AdditionalStudio • DetachedCabin • OceanPeeks