luxury houses with panoramic view for sale Santa Cruz, United States

Created in 1965 by a master of organic architecture - the protege whom Americas greatest architect, as named by the AIA, regarded as a son and entrusted to lead his West Coast office - this faithfully restored single-level estate occupies a private peak on nearly 10 acres in the Soquel Hills. A rare expression of organic architecture, the residence is shaped by its landscape through limestone, redwood-framed walls of glass, polished concrete floors, custom built-ins, and deep overhangs. Sweeping valley and ridgeline views create an indoor-outdoor experience that shifts beautifully with the hour, weather, and seasons. The dramatic living room rises 25 feet and is anchored by one of Santa Cruz County's largest private residential fireplaces, while a built-in outdoor fireplace extends the architecture into the landscape. More than 5,000 square feet of stone terrace surrounds the saltwater pool, pool house, and sauna. A tennis court, Japanese garden with koi pond and waterfall, two expansive redwood decks, bamboo walking path, bocce court, and a secluded hilltop great lawn create a private world of beauty and serenity. Irreplaceable in setting, craftsmanship, and vision, this is a singular Northern California architectural refuge minutes from Capitola's beaches and dining.

Valencia Meadows is a once-in-a-generation offering where land, privacy, and thoughtful planning come together to create one of Santa Cruz County's most exceptional estate communities. Nestled among the rolling hills of Aptos and encompassing approximately 74 acres, this exclusive collection of seven estate homesites celebrates the natural beauty of California's Central Coast while offering the opportunity to create a truly custom legacy residence. Surrounded by mature oaks, open meadows, and picturesque ridgelines, Valencia Meadows has been carefully envisioned to preserve the character of the land while providing expansive homesites ranging from approximately 6 to 23 acres. Each parcel offers a unique relationship with the landscape, creating an extraordinary setting for timeless architecture, outdoor living, and generations of memories. Located just minutes from Aptos Village, renowned beaches, Nisene Marks State Park, and convenient access to Silicon Valley, Valencia Meadows offers a rare balance of seclusion and accessibility. Whether your vision is a contemporary architectural masterpiece, a modern farmhouse, or a classic California estate, this remarkable property provides the canvas to bring it to life. Approved subdivision plans establish the foundation for this exceptional community, offering a limited opportunity to become part of one of the region's most anticipated residential offerings. With only seven estate homesites available, Valencia Meadows represents a level of rarity that is increasingly difficult to find along California's coveted Central Coast. For additional information or to arrange a private presentation, please contact the Jakki Harlan Group.

Honey Hill is a 21+ acre estate in the Aptos Hills that combines privacy, scale, and proximity, set among the rolling landscapes of Larkin Valley with panoramic views and minutes to Aptos Village and the coast. Built in 2014, the 3,796 sq ft home is designed for both daily living and entertaining, with wraparound brick porches, high ceilings, abundant natural light, and seamless indoor outdoor flow. The living room features a fireplace, built-ins, and direct backyard access. The chef's kitchen includes marble countertops, farmhouse sink, island, breakfast bar, walk-in pantry, and breakfast nook, with a dining room opening to the porch and a separate library for retreat. The main-level primary suite offers herringbone floors, walk-in closet, and a bath with clawfoot tub and double shower, while upstairs includes three bedrooms, full bath, family room, and office. Outdoor amenities include covered dining, firepit, outdoor kitchen, gardens, fruit trees, trails, and space for horses. Additional features include an oversized garage, mudroom, RV hookups, generator, and potential for a barn or ADU. A rare position where acreage and privacy meet coastal access, offering the feel of a secluded ranch just minutes from Aptos, Santa Cruz, and the broader Monterey Bay.

GATED COMMUNITY | VIEWS LEAVE PEOPLE SPEECHLESS | FOOD DELIVERY, AMAZON Etc. FRIENDLY | FORTIFIED W/ SOLAR & BACK UP POWER THE RESIDENCE, THE LAND | The perfect retreat home, Upper Ellen Rd. is for people who like to be social with their neighbors, or, enjoy the serene privacy above the tree tops. Imagine sweeping views from most of your living spaces, being above the clouds, and sunsets that make you stop whatever it is you were doing. If you must, working from home is easy with 2 separate offices plus great 'net options. Simplicity with the Primary suite & 1 bdrm on the ground level. Open floor plan complements the sweeping views, and the wood paneled Family Room adds to the beauty and includes a hide-away TV space. This would be perfect for an elegant dining room, or Library! Outdoors the usable space beckons! A fenced backyard has easy maintenance fake-grass, you can exercise in the resistance pool, or relax in the hot tub looking out to the views. Plus, and additional, huge, sunset & star gazing deck (get your telescope ready!) that's also already outfitted with power. IMPORTANT MTN. HOME INFRASTRUCTURE | Solar offsets energy cost, battery storage, whole house backup generator, UV water system, mini-splits for zoned heat / cooling. 1 car gar., EV charger. Large outbuilding. Private water. LIVING HERE | Our Seller's loved spending leisure time just 7.7mi away swimming and dining at the Trout Farm Inn, 9.7mi to charming Felton, 11 mi. to Downtown Los Gatos, and loved especially wrapping up work on a Friday and heading to the beach with the pups, which they considered one of the best experiences and major plus of being located here. It's just 15mi. down the beautiful backroads to Santa Cruz beaches. They'd get deliveries frequently from Amazon, FedEx, UPS and the neighbors even order Grubhub/Doordash. COMMUTE | Seller's commuted 3x a week to Mtn. View, take the backroad, no stop lights! FEATURES AT-A-GLANCE - 2 offices & 4 bedrooms - Great Internet options - Primary suite & 1 bedroom on the ground level - Family room with hide-away TV. Could be dining room, or Library! - Fenced backyard, fake grass = low maintenance! - Deck with beautiful views, great for stargazing, and, outfitted with power. - 1 car attached garage & EV charger - Solar Power Electricity offsets energy bills, back up batteries that can last for days, whole house backup generator with auto transfer switch. - Outbuilding - Private Water

Escape to your own private retreat in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains just minutes from vibrant Downtown Los Gatos! This stunning two-story mountain home blends rustic charm with modern comfort, offering three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms surrounded by serene natural beauty. Step into the dramatic great room featuring soaring vaulted wood-beamed ceilings and expansive windows that capture breathtaking mountain views. The gourmet kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, complete with granite countertops and a spacious walk-in pantry. Relax year-round in the inviting sunroom filled with natural light. The luxurious primary suite offers a peaceful sanctuary with a walk-in closet and private access to a scenic deck overlooking spectacular views. The primary bath features a separate shower and jetted soaking tub. All bedrooms are conveniently located on the lower level for added privacy and comfort. Outdoor living shines with wraparound decking that surrounds the entire home, creating the perfect setting to enjoy the tranquil woodsy atmosphere, morning coffee, or sunset gatherings. Experience mountain living at its finest with privacy, charm, and convenience all in one exceptional property.

A one-of-a-kind California resort. Two pools, huge spa, captivating ocean views, expansive usable land and a 2500±sf walkout lower level with 12' ceilings create a scale of privacy, possibility, and peace rarely found. Beyond electronic gates, a single-level home built with natural materials features soaring ceilings and a Primary Suite Spa with sauna, steam shower and ocean-view balcony. So much more than stunning views - you'll have your own private wellness retreat. Summit Road Retreat is a rare luxury home positioned between Silicon Valley and the Pacific, close enough for access yet entirely removed in experience. Designed for retreat or expansion, you won't want to leave. Within roughly an hour of Palo Alto, the broader Silicon Valley corridor, and the towns of Carmel and Monterey, Summit Retreat offers something unique that will feel far greater than the distance traveled. This is not Napa. Not Aspen. Not a scene. This was built for one who preferred privacy without performance. The Residence The ±2500sf main home showcases ocean views from all living spaces. Natural materials, peace, quiet, and expansive vantage points define this space. Living areas extend onto generous decking and into the gardens, pools, and spa. A large Primary Suite offers ocean views and spa bath with a sauna and steam shower for two. Imagine stepping out of the steam and onto the balcony for the chef's kiss - fresh mountain air and a huge ocean view! Two additional bedrooms, one en-suite, both open to the promenade overlooking waterfalls, the pools, spa, and bar-b-que bar. The ±2500sf basement is a full walk-out space with double-door entry just steps away from the beach-entry pool patio, featuring grand 12' ceilings (permitted), this is massive unconditioned floor space ready for you to turn into something unmatched. See images for conceptual mockups. And yes, there are ocean views from the basement patio, too. The Grounds Usable, away from the road, and increasingly rare at this scale with ocean-facing orientation, the property supports a lifestyle extending well beyond the residence. Boasting resort-style pools, spa, bar-b-que bar, and outdoor entertaining areas that beautifully integrated into the terrain. Sit poolside or float atop sparkling water while gazing over the bay, picnic beneath the redwoods, garden, entertain, or just disappear from the noise below. Flat acreage pre-developed for a 1200sf Guest House with 400sf loft. Other potential uses include horses, vertiport, helipad, dirt-bike trails, golf course, or other! Infrastructure & Optionality A level of preparedness not often found. Existing infrastructure includes rare, robust power capacity for heavy demands, private well water system, pre-development for ADU, private security room, security systems, and solar power. Whether a multi-structure compound, a legacy retreat, or a forward-looking property accommodating emerging forms of personal mobility, the groundwork has already been laid. Location Proximities - 3.2 mi. to Mtn. Madonna School (Pre-K - 12th grade) - 3.7 mi. to Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple - 4.8 mi. to Mtn. Madonna Stables - 12 mi. to Gilroy Wine Trail - 14 mi. to Gilroy Gardens - 19 mi. to La Selva Beach, 20 mi. to Sunset State Beach - 14 mi. to Watsonville Muni., 42 mi. to Monterey _________________________________________________________ Private showings by appointment & full offering memorandum is available upon request

Approximately five acres— fully fenced— with a total of ~84 private acres that overlook Ano Nuevo Island and the Pacific Ocean. This contemporary masterpiece— designed by world-renowned, award-winning Field Architecture— is built to be an oasis. It offers the perfect balance of serenity and adventure, with private hiking and mountain biking trails to explore right outside your door. The main residence features six bedrooms, two offices, and four-and-a-half bathrooms spread across two levels. A guest house with one bedroom and one bathroom provides additional space for visitors, while a detached four-car garage with an adjoining flexible-use room completes the estate. Use this stunning property as a multi-generational family compound, a peaceful work-from-home setting, a weekend refuge, or a combination of all three— the choice is yours.