This beautifully landscaped and well maintained private property with it's contemporary 2 bed/2 bath home lies on a hill at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on a private street with great views of Santa Cruz and the ocean from two elevated decks on each side of the home. Quiet and peaceful but very conveniently located near Highway 1 and Soquel Ave., just three miles from the beach, it's the kind of place you'll love coming home to and won't want to leave. In addition to the two bedrooms, it includes a private home office which is perfect for working from home. This bright and breezy home is newly painted inside with neutral colors (not shown in photos) and brand new exterior paint. It includes a contemporary kitchen with high-quality full-sized brand new modern appliances: refrigerator, gas stove, dishwasher, and microwave. It opens to a spacious living room with a unique wood burning fireplace and a wall of windows that will allow you to enjoy the great views even from inside the house. The massive sliding glass door in the living room can provide an open breezeway to the cozy and private front deck. There is a quaint and private home office off the living room. Toward the back of the house, a large master bedroom with walk-in closet opens onto the lovely back deck and garden overlooking the city and out to the ocean. The 1+ car garage has enough room for a car plus extra storage, with additional driveway parking areas. The property landscaping includes a great variety of flowering plants and mature palms all cared for by a professional landscaper. Please note: although the house provides amazing privacy, there is a single quiet tenant living in a tucked away studio apartment, behind and below the main house. The studio is privately fenced, with no common access and no shared common areas. It has separate parking which cannot be seen from the main house, and a completely separate entrance to the property from the back street. The main house interior is more than 1200 sq. feet, with additional 300 square feet garage, and 200 square feet of exterior deck space. The neighborhood's nearby wooded hiking trails make this property ideal for enjoying the outdoors. Rent is $3900 plus an additional Flat Rate of $500 which covers all utilities plus the large HOA fees and the Professional Gardner to keep the property landscaping maintained. It's important to note that the street and common areas in this neighborhood are privately owned and maintained by the HOA. Security Deposit - $3000, plus last month's rent. The house will be vacant and available for viewing in person on OCTOBER 9th and 10th. Move-in is available at that time. Prior to that time, you may drive by the property. The home lies up the hill at the very top of the cul-de-sac of Gatewood Ct. There is a small parking area just below the house. Please don't enter the driveway with your car but feel free to view the exterior from the driveway to get a feel for the property that could be your new home. Additional $500 utility fee includes gas, electric, water, sewer, garbage, HOA fee, and monthly landscaping. 6 months, then month to month lease.
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