$5M Beachfront Abode Surrounded By Panoramic Monterey Bay Views

SANTA CRUZ, CA — This stunning Santa Cruz home is perched atop prime, beachfront real estate.

A nearby staircase takes you from the expansive deck lined with a glass fence to Two-Six Beach. Waste away your days lounging, soaking in the sun, and panoramic views of the Pacific and a vibrant cypress tree. Start and end your days gazing at the horizon.

The inside of the home is drenched in bright, natural light with plenty of windows so you're never far from that $5 million view.

• Address: 101 26th Ave, Santa Cruz, California
• Price: $4,995,000
• Square Feet: 1454
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 2 Baths
• Built: 1948
• Features from Realtor.com: Gorgeous Ocean View. If you are looking for a home along the coast with unobscured views of the Monterey Bay, put this property on your radar. This 1, 500 sq. ft home has 3 bedrooms that can accommodate several people and 2 new full bathrooms. An open concept living space next to the kitchen is ideal for indoor entertainment. Gather around the kitchen island or cozy up on the couch next to the gas fireplace to enjoy the ocean view through two incredible, massive windows. Prefer to breathe in the ocean breeze, watch the surfers, or entertain outside? Lounge under the veranda or on the open cement patio lined with a glass enclosure. If you would rather have your toes in the sand, there is a staircase only a few feet outside of the gate of the home. Other highlights include private, guaranteed gated parking, paver driveway, brand new copper roof and downspouts, stainless steel appliances, and stackable laundry. An epic and swell beach abode to consider! Staged by Coastal Oak Interiors.

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