Discover your countryside retreat at 687 Calabasas Rd, a peaceful 10-acre sanctuary in the Aptos Hills. This upgraded 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home seamlessly blends rustic charm with modern comfort. A reverse floor plan maximizes natural light and panoramic views, while the remodeled kitchen features maple cabinets, quartzite countertops, and a new range. Updated bathrooms and laundry, radiant tile floors, solid wood floors, insulated walls, and fresh interior paint create a warm inviting feel. Upgrades since 2013 include a 550-ft well with pump and tank, a 50-year roof with skylights, energy-efficient windows/doors, and new heaters. A wood stove adds cozy ambiance. The detached 2-car garage w/220V, insulated art studio w/skylights and storage sheds add flexibility. Outdoors, enjoy deer-fenced gardens & orchard (featuring citrus, plums, apples, pears, figs, olives & more), redwood deck, a stamped-concrete entry, a retaining wall with a French drain & creek stabilization, showcasing years of care. Just minutes from town, this rare property offers privacy, acreage & turnkey upgrades, a true country gem.