Named ‘Casa Alta’ and designed with a modern take on the Mission Revival style of architecture, this 5,498 square foot estate is truly special.  Designed by architect Greg Cole, with a courtyard, craftsmanship-like attention to detail, stucco walls, low-pitched roof with parapet, wide eaves and clay tile roofing, even a modern tower, and elegant loggia, all give nod to the unique Mission style. Enjoy unobstructed southern exposure ocean views from every room!

Outside of the exterior design, the interior continues to amaze.  The grand entry and living areas feature 12-foot ceilings and grand wall of windows that overlook the city and provide for massive Monterey Bay views.  The chef’s kitchen has elite appliances, and finishes with space for numerous busy bakers and cooks! The kitchen adjoins an eating area, with natural light aplenty, and accessibility to the extensive balcony. The family room opens out onto the exterior patio areas from which you can enjoy the extensive ocean views!  The custom detailed tile work throughout the home is exquisite and style appropriate. There is a separate office, separate laundry room, an abundance of storage and cabinetry, tall and substantial interior doors, beautiful trim work, and gleaming wood floors. 

Included in every bedroom is it’s own en-suite bath and views of the pristine Monterey Bay.  There are 2 bedrooms on the main level and 2 bedrooms on the lower level, with an elevator, in addition to the curved, tiled stairwell connecting both levels.  Both levels even have their own, separate 2 car garage! The downstairs could easily be used as a second living area when not being used for entertaining!

The construction details and designer touches throughout the home and property are too many to list here. But, some that we find stunning are: custom iron  chandeliers and lighting, enticing kitchen, artisan-made tiles, gorgeous wall fountain, family room with oversized bar, radiant heat, an array of solar panels, copper gutters and downspouts, massive eaves and rafters, custom stamped concrete, and harmonizing paint colors. 

Arcades, covered walkways, and numerous patios open the home out onto amazing outdoor entertaining opportunities. Native plantings in harmony with colorful perennials, edge the property, front and back. Relax in the hot tub, plant a vegetable garden in the raised beds, and maybe even grow some grapevines on the hillside!  The 2.5+ acres provide for privacy and opportunity! 

For the entertainer, this property does not disappoint! Wonderful open floor-plan and indoor/outdoor gathering spaces allow for parties and get togethers for family and friends! Grab a cocktail from the pub-like bar and head out to practice your golfing skills on the 3-hole putting green, or make up a green smoothie and pop in the swim-spa for your sunrise bit of exercize. Inside, cozy up to one of the 2 fireplaces and watch a movie with the integrated sound system. In the evenings, from the deck, take in the sailboat races and the sunsets....from inside to outside, the city lights and bay views are always welcoming!

With it's convenient Mid-County location, close to Capitola, surfing, beaches, harbor and Highway 17, Casa Alta is an epic property near all that Santa Cruz has to offer!