Modern retreat on 5 private acres in Bonny Doon, backing to over 1,000 acres of protected watershed land. Gated and fenced with a stucco exterior, metal roof, and large defensible space, this custom home offers forest and ocean-peek views, stunning sunsets, and quiet star-filled nights. Built in 2007 with radiant heat, high-efficiency A/C, slate and hardwood floors, and 82 windows and skylights that flood the home with natural light. The kitchen features Corian countertops, stainless appliances, an oversized island with integrated vegetable sink, and a walk-in butlers pantry. Quartz counters in the bathrooms and laundry add a refined touch. The ground-level primary suite includes a spa-like marble bath with soaking tub and rain shower. A versatile office can serve as a 4th bedroom, and a finished 800A SF basement offers space for fitness, storage, or creative use. Over 6,000 SF of stamped concrete includes patios, walkways, and approx. 5,000 SF of driveway. Features include automated blinds, high-speed internet, whole-house generator, and a high-producing well with 10,000-gallon storage tank. Surrounded by Henry Cowell, Fall Creek, and Wilder Ranch State Parks, and minutes to world-class surf spots along the North Coast, top Bonny Doon schools, UCSC, and downtown Santa Cruz.