Now is the time to find a home this holiday season! New price improvement and priced attractively to sell. Inspired by Early California architecture w/covered porches &courtyard living, this enchanting Garden Home exhibits the timeless display of form and functionality pleasing to the most discerning of buyers. Tucked away in the idyllic community of Santaluz (Sacred Light),enjoy miles of hiking trails w/vista points and dedicated open spaces. Relax in the park-like backyard w/ your own slice of nature. Located on a peaceful street within the gates of Santaluz, this elegant 5BD/4.5BA 3840 sq. ft. home is a must see! You will be immediately drawn to its distinctive Early California-inspired architecture with both first and second story porches, gorgeous private courtyards, and park-like backyard. The porte cochere meets the desiring need for style and functionality for additional parking. Once inside, you will discover a casual elegance in the home’s dramatic scale with two story ceilings and clerestory windows in the entry, large archways, and rich hardwood floors. A formal living room area with lovely fireplace makes for a perfect billiards room across from the sitting room/library area with custom built-in bookshelf. The long hallway is graced with two sets of French doors leading to two different courtyard areas which epitomizes true indoor/outdoor living. A formal dining room allows you to enjoy fine meals & quiet conversations. The spacious gourmet kitchen will make any chef proud & is equipped with built-in refrigerator and appliances, a large center island with breakfast bar, raised-panel cabinets, slab granite counter tops & a pass-through butler’s pantry with ample storage. The large family room opens directly from the kitchen & is anchored by an attractive fireplace, custom entertainment niche plus cut-out openings into the morning room for that open concept flow. A guest bedroom with ensuite bathroom completes the downstairs living space. Of ...