Imagine living in the Santa Cruz Mountains minutes from Highway 17, in a picturesque mountain chalet-styled home, all remodeled with the finest of materials. Need a home office/art studio with high-speed internet, it has that. There are energy-saving features: tankless hot water heater, two ceiling fans, wood-burning stove, newer efficient furnace with automatic thermostat. There is a Generac generator for all house power with automatic transfer for power no matter what the weather. House water softener & filtration system and kitchen has extra reverse osmosis system. Surrounded by a canopy of colorful Japanese maples & Redwoods, beautiful flowers & shrubs, relax on the deck while listening to the sounds of a babbling stream & the Pacific wrens. Grow your own veggies in the large organic garden space with automatic drip sprinklers. Walk the path to the lake, a summertime favorite of the Forest Lakes residents. Perfect floor plan with a private primary suite on the main floor & 2bedrooms, bath & loft upstairs with custom built-in bookcases. Must see!