One of a kind hidden gem in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Your own private sanctuary overlooks vast expanses of pristine beauty. Escape to this tranquil setting within an hour of any location in the congested Bay Area. Opensandstone clearings, sheltered among ancient towering redwoods, invite you to be still and experience the sensations of nature. Delight in the music of tricking streams, twittering songbirds, buzzing bumblebees, and whispering breezes. Inhale the fresh air that drifts across the Pacific Ocean, the pure oxygen from the surrounding cypress forest and the sweet fragrance of wild azalea and manzanita blossoms. A short hike leads you to secluded, fern filled grottoes, refreshing, crystal clear pools and a spectacular narrow gorge along a remote stretch of Boulder Creek. 75 diverse acres offer a lifetime of endless exploration. Your own private park. This listing now includes ML81731608, and is why the list price went up.