This sunny home, is tucked into a grove of redwood trees in the Santa Cruz mountains. The front door opens to a LR warmed by a wood stove w/stone hearth & mantel, wood laminate floors, exposed beam ceilings, & plenty of natural light. The LR flows into a DR/kitchen area overlooking the forest, w/a breakfast bar separating the two spaces. The kitchen has been upgraded w/Quartz counters, subway tile backsplash, & sleek stainless appliances. A washer/dryer & overhead cabinets for laundry storage/pantry are part of the kitchen set-up. The 3 BR all have laminate flooring & upgraded windows, while the BA has new cabinetry, fixtures & shower/tub combination. The back deck has a hot tub, which overlooks the majestic redwoods that surround the house. Raised garden beds, fruit trees, a protected play area for children, complete with a swing set & slide, just steps away from the house. Cozy & comfortable close to commuter routes, schools, stores restaurants & attractions of nearby Scotts Valley.