Escape to your own private gated property in the scenic Strawberry Canyon area of Royal Oaks. Set on under 5 acres this 3 bedroom 1 bath country home with land offers privacy usable acreage and a peaceful rural setting while still being conveniently located near Watsonville Salinas Highway 101 and Monterey Bay. Rich in local history the original structure was a Captain's house relocated from Fort Ord in the early 1960s giving the home unique character. The nearly five acre parcel offers multiple usable areas including a lower portion currently used as a productive garden space ideal for gardening homesteading hobby farming outdoor recreation or additional parking for equipment RVs or vehicles. Nature lovers will appreciate the installed owl nesting box with a camera allowing you to keep an eye on your feathered neighbors and enjoy the wildlife that thrives throughout Strawberry Canyon. Several existing outbuildings provide flexible space for a workshop equipment storage gardening supplies or other rural property uses complementing the acreage lifestyle this property offers. The home qualifies for VA FHA and conventional financing expanding opportunities for buyers seeking Monterey County acreage property or a country retreat with land.