The Highland Retreat; Sunlit, Gated & Country Living Privacy! Every once in a while, a property gets the land and privacy exactly right. The turnkey Highland Retreat pairs sky-lit interiors, a bright & warm entertaining space, the most unique bathroom designed by Dong Sum Kim, with a private, gated approach on a vast, usable lot; quiet, intentional, and scaled for an upsized family. Arrive with ease via a fresh asphalt driveway; proper grading supports water/irrigation management, and low upkeep. Skylights bathe the main living areas in soft daylight, while the hilltop perch catches breezes, treetop views, and star-filled night skies. Car lovers will enjoy an attached 24'x32' two-car garage plus a detached carport lift automotive workspace (car lift included) & lower barn accessed from the lower point of the lot. The setting is quiet and private, with open sky, mature trees, and room to garden, work, and park. Weekend plans are simple: Kirby Park for birdwatching and paddling, Elkhorn Slough for wildlife and kayak access, and convenient proximity to the Moss Landing shooting range; all within a reasonable drive of Santa Cruz, Monterey, Carmel beaches and Watsonville conveniences. If you're after bright interior and real privacy in Monterey County, The Highland Retreat delivers.
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Location
280 Hidden Valley Road, ROYAL OAKS, CA 95076
Status
For Sale
1979
1979
Year Built
3
3
Total Bedrooms
3
3
Total Bathrooms
1,968
1,968
Sq.Ft.
Living Space
2.38
2.38
Acres
Lot Size
10.0
10.0
Garage Spaces
01
Interior
Total Bedrooms
3
Total Bathrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Flooring
Carpet
Fireplace
Gas Starter, Wood Burning
Appliances
Refrigerator
Other Interior Features
Kitchen Island
01
Exterior & Building
Stories
3
Garage Spaces
10.0
Water Source
Shared Well, Well
Utilities
Propane
Pool
None
Roof
Composition
Parking
Attached, Carport, Detached
Heat Type
Forced Air, Propane, Wall Furnace
Air Conditioning
Ceiling Fan(s)
Sewer
Septic Tank
Substructure
Concrete Perimeter
Security Features
Security Gate
01
Lot & Area
Status
For Sale
Open House
2/14/2026, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Living Area
1,968 Sq.Ft.
Total Area
1,968 Sq.Ft.
Lot Size
2.38 Acres
MLS® ID
ML82029998
Type
Residential
Year Built
1979
Neighborhood
Watsonville
View Description
Hills
School District
North Monterey County Unified
01
Finance
Sales Price
$1,195,000
Zoning
RDR5
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