The ultimate in privacy and tranquility! This ranch-style home is ideally located at the end of the street within the sought-after Paradise Lake Estates community in North Monterey County. Offering 3 bds, 2 baths within 1364 square feet of living space; the home also includes a separate 273 Sq.Ft. bonus room (NOT included in the total sq ft); perfect for a home office, music studio, gym, or playroom. The updated galley-style kitchen features white shaker cabinets, concrete countertops, a glass tile backsplash & stainless steel appliances incl. gas range. The primary bedroom includes a stylish barn door leading to its updated en-suite bathroom. Wood-burning fireplace is a center-anchor for the home. Set on just over 1/2 acre at the end of a quiet street, the property offers multiple outdoor gathering spaces. Enjoy an enormous side yard with FLAT, usable land as well as a welcoming backyard complete with a cascading waterfall and pond. Stand-alone shed on an upper piece of the property provides substantial extra storage space. Work from home with ease while enjoying the views of all the surrounding trees and listening to the birds sing, while remaining conveniently located only minutes off of Hwy 101. Just 25 minutes from Monterey or Santa Cruz and 45 minutes from San Jose.