248 Mcgivern Way

• Sat Oct 24, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

  Bonny Doon Retreat | Two Homes, One Extraordinary Property

• Sun Oct 25, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

  Bonny Doon Retreat | Two Homes, One Extraordinary Property

Exceptional Bonny Doon retreat featuring two spacious homes connected by a pool and deck, nestled among the redwoods on over 1.6 acres. The 3,829 sq ft main home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, high ceilings, exposed beams, and expansive windows framing the redwoods. The chefs kitchen with a large island opens to a light-filled living and dining room with a river-rock fireplace. A ground-floor family room with woodstove connects to a sunroom overlooking the pool, while the primary suite opens to a private deck. A crows nest room with its own sundeck offers additional versatile space. The separate 1,671 sq ft guest house features 2 bedrooms plus an office, vaulted ceilings, skylights, and treehouse views. Natural stone terraces, gardens, a custom chicken coop, goldfish pond, and room to expand the garden or orchard enhance the outdoor setting. Carport and lower driveway provide additional parking. Surrounded by nature yet just minutes from UCSC, downtown Santa Cruz, and North Coast surf, this property offers a peaceful retreat with flexibility for multigenerational living and more.

Days on Market

2 days

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$1,995,000

List Price

$1,995,000

On Market Date

Oct 20, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Home

Area

33 - Empire Grade Road

Zip Code

95060

MLS ID

ML82065126

APN

080-251-49-000

Year Built

1985

Stories in Building

Unavailable

Possession

Unavailable

Data Source

MLSL

Origin MLS System

MLSListings, Inc.

Bed

4

Bath

3

Double Sinks, Dual Flush Toilet, Full on Ground Floor, Outside Access, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub, Tile

Parking

6

Carport

SQ FT

3,829

SQ FT Source

Unavailable

Lot SQ FT

71,221.0

Lot Acres

1.635009 Acres

Pool Info

Pool - Above Ground, Pool - Fenced

Kitchen

Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Island, Island with Sink, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator

Cooling

Ceiling Fan, Multi-Zone, Window / Wall Unit

Dining Room

Breakfast Bar, Dining Area in Family Room

Disclosures

NHDS Report

Family Room

Kitchen / Family Room Combo, Separate Family Room

Flooring

Carpet, Laminate, Tile

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter and Slab, Post and Pier

Fire Place

Family Room, Free Standing, Gas Burning, Insert, Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood Stove

Heating

Baseboard, Fireplace, Heating - 2+ Zones, Propane, Radiant, Radiant Floors, Stove - Wood

Laundry

Electricity Hookup (220V), Inside, Washer / Dryer

Views

Forest / Woods, Mountains

Architectural Style

Craftsman

Fee

Unavailable

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