Beat the Heat in This Mountain Retreat,
Where the Santa Cruz Mountains Meet Silicon Valley

A century ago, La Honda (Spanish for "deep canyon") was the exclusive playground of San Francisco's wealthy elite, who descended on this "dreamland where the redwoods sleep" (in the words of an 1888 poem) in their horse-drawn carriages, to relax and get close to nature as they beat the summer heat.

Decades later, La Honda became one of the birthplaces of the Psychedelic era, immortalized by the writings of Ken Kesey, Tom Wolfe and Hunter S. Thompson. It was here that Kesey created his award-winning One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (later made into a movie starring Jack Nicholson), portions of which were said to have been written on the bathroom walls of his now restored La Honda residence, minutes away from 105 Redwood Drive, which was constructed in part using redwoods from the lot on which it stands.

This unique property, with nearly 2,000 square feet of living space on a nearly one-acre lot, features:

* Newer construction (main portion of structure built in 1994)
* 3 bedrooms
* 2 ½ bathrooms
* Family/media room
* Office and bonus room
* Gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets
* Separate dining area
* Living room with wood-burning stove
* Handcrafted custom staircase
* Large 2-car garage
* Oversized windows & skylights in nearly every room
* Ample natural lighting
* Wraparound decks
* Breathtaking views of the surrounding area
* Nearly one full acre of land
* Fruit trees & blackberry bushes
* Friendly wildlife (e.g., bluebirds & deer)
* More than a dozen old-growth redwoods
* Lot includes sport court, work shed & dog kennel
* Five minutes' driving distance from La Honda Shopping Center

Backyard path leads to Swing Trail (suitable for nature walks, hiking, jogging, biking, dog walking & horse riding).

Minutes from Sam McDonald County Park, San Mateo County Memorial Park, Pescadero Creek County Park, Russian Ridge Open Space, Skyline Ridge Open Space, Los Trancos Open Space and Monte Bello Open Space Preserve, as well as the Pacific Ocean.

The private Cuesta La Honda Guild association offers access to a pool, tennis court, clubhouse, playground, riding arena and Reflection Lake. Monthly association dues of $268 include water, as well as access to the various amenities. (Cuesta means "slope.")

Do a Google map on 105 Redwood Drive, to or from Stanford University, to the East, and you will see a drive time of 37 minutes (16.3 miles). Then map the property to the mighty Pacific Ocean, to the West, and you will see a drive time of approximately 15 minutes. Where else, so close to Stanford University and the Pacific Ocean, could you find a newer custom-built home of this quality on such a gorgeous piece of land, nearly one acre in size, in this price range? More than just a mountain retreat paradise, this is a superb investment opportunity. Better hurry, though: It may not last long!

Please note that some work on ths house was done without permits. See disclosure documents for details. Other information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.