MaryBeth McLaughlin

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175 Stirling Way Ben Lomond, CA 95005

175 Stirling Way Ben Lomond, CA 95005

List Price: $999,000 | Sold: $985,000

 

 
Welcome to Your Private Sanctuary on Stirling Way! A picturesque rock-walled driveway leads you to a unique home nestled among majestic redwoods, fragrant wisteria, and fruitful trees on a sprawling 5-acre lot, truly a gardeners paradise! This multi-windowed residence invites the serene beauty of the sun-dappled forest indoors, offering peace and tranquility. As you enter, you’ll be greeted by new carpeting and warm pine walls. The spacious living room features vaulted ceilings, a cozy rock fireplace and refinished hardwood doug fir flooring. The main floor also includes two comfortable bedrooms, a well-appointed bathroom, and a large dine-in kitchen with updated appliances perfect for gatherings. Venture down the staircase to discover a vast basement, laundry room and workshop space plus a garage, perfect for all your projects – a mechanics dream! Two additional bedrooms, another bathroom and a cozy seating area with its own outside entrance. This thoughtful separation of living spaces provides endless possibilities for family, guests, or creative pursuits. This country gem is close to town. With Xfinity Wi-Fi for remote work and quick access to commuter routes, this home is as functional as it is beautiful. This home is ready for your next exciting chapter! Includes 2 parcels.
 

844 Trinkling Creek Dr Felton, CA 95018

844 Trinkling Creek Dr Felton, CA 95018

List Price: $899,000 | Sold: $900,000

 

 
Nestled in Lompico, 844 Trinkling Creek invites you to wake up to the sounds of birdsong. This spacious 2 bed/3 bath home boasts a thoughtfully designed floor plan with stunning views from every window. An extensive permitted remodel and addition was completed in 2005. Enjoy vaulted ceilings, an updated kitchen with maple cabinets, Quartz countertops, built-in bar seating, and a gas stove for those who appreciate an old-fashioned flair. The kitchen opens onto the dining area and a large living room that features a fireplace, perfect for snuggling up with a book. The living room, kitchen and family room include sliders that lead out to a large deck that includes a cozy hot tub that is surrounded by redwood trees, perfect for unwinding under the stars. The family room is a bonus space, and features refinished hardwood floors, gorgeous wood paneling, and a fireplace. It could be used as a bedroom, office, or music room. The yard offers flat, usable land ideal for gardening, a workshop for storing tools. Conveniently located just a few blocks from Lake Loch Lomond. Loch Lomond is the best kept secret Lompico has to offer and admission is free after 4 PM. Just a short drive from downtown Felton with easy access to restaurants, hiking and biking trails, and essential shops.
 

8055 Fernwood Ave Ben Lomond, CA 95005

8055 Fernwood Ave Ben Lomond, CA 95005 – Active Contingent

List Price: $899,000 | Sold: $890,000

 
Seeking a sunny personal oasis with a river front setting? Look no further! Located in the Glen Arbor neighborhood of Ben Lomond, this property boasts features of nature, serenity, quaintness, and proximity. Slowly sip on your favorite warm beverage in the crisp mornings, and a cold glass of crisp lemonade during the evening. This home has been lovingly updated over the last two decades. Brand new roof. Mature landscaping. New kitchen cabinets and appliances and granite countertops. Mini-splits that offer heating and cooling. Seriously folks, this home has been thoughtfully maintained over the years. Enjoy the natural light throughout the home.  Did someone say selfie? Set against a background of the San Lorenzo River, you can enjoy a sense of peace away from the hustle of the city. Need a trip to the beach? This home is approximately 20 minutes from Santa Cruz and conveniently located just 5 minutes to either downtown Ben Lomond or Felton. The bonus detached storage on the property is a canvas for your imagination, use it to store seasonal decor, transform it into an art studio, office, or whatever you desire. Take in nature with the mature and lush landscape and add your favorite touches to the property to make it your own. Top notch highly ranked schools.
 

3130 Soquel Drive Soquel, CA 95073

3130 Soquel Drive Soquel, CA 95073

List Price: $525,000 | Sold: $225,000

A tremendous opportunity! Currently Zoned R-M-4 yet with the recent push for more housing its very possible to change the zoning to allow for even more units especially since the city sewer lines have recently been upgraded at the street. Here’s your chance to develop one of the last remaining properties in the heart of Soquel. Just a couple of doors down from the popular Silver Spur restaurant, this property is a hidden gem you’d never know existed unless you knew where to look. It’s truly magical, boasting expansive flatland, a stunning variety of beautiful trees, and intriguing terrain. Picture this: flowers blooming everywhere and deer gracefully roaming about! This rare find is just waiting for the right vision to bring it to life. Dont miss out on this enchanting slice of paradise!

2998 Glen Canyon Rd Scotts Valley, CA 95066

2998 Glen Canyon Rd Scotts Valley, CA 95066

List Price: $9,200 | Sold Price: $9,200

“Calgon, take me away!” We call this property Sleeping Dragon because the creek bed has a rock formation that looks like the head of a dragon that is sleeping in the Carbonera creek. It’s a magical setting, straight from Rivendell and the Lord of the Rings. This is a watering hole like no other. A hidden gem conveniently located within the Scotts Valley City Limit. The soil is soft and fertile if you want to grow your own food or plant flowers or fruit trees. The dream now is to attract a steward of the land who just wants to enjoy a getaway or perhaps have your own whimsical garden. There’s a 1/3 interest in the neighboring well, so there’s some water for gardening.