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Our "Forever" Home

Almost four years ago my husband and I found the most magical piece of California coastal property, and began the painstakingly long and tedious process of building our "forever home."  With the blessing of the California Coastal Commission, the Commercial Agricultural Commission, the Santa Cruz County planning department, and, most importantly, our soon-to-be neighbors, we broke ground.  We are still many months away from moving in, but already it feels like home.




I will keep you updated on the progress as we begin my favorite part of selecting the finishing details!

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BeachNana said…
I can’t wait to watch the progression and the finishing details. What a beautiful location !!
July 18, 2019 at 5:32 PM
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