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CAMINO AL BARRANCO Multiple patio areas are sprinkled around this home’s gardens.

Enclave in La Selva

Indoor and outdoor entertaining at home near the beach

This La Selva Beach home is located in a gated community with a swimming pool, tennis courts and beach access.

Located at 260 Camino Al Barranco, the 2,671-square-foot home includes three bedrooms and three bathrooms.

The living room features vaulted ceilings and skylights, while the kitchen is equipped with a breakfast bar. Both of the upstairs rooms have their own balconies, while the ground floor master suite includes a bathroom, walk-in closet and office nook.

Outside, the 14,000-square-foot lot has a detached 700-square-foot, three-car garage, along with twin outdoor Tesla chargers. The gardens feature lighting and multiple patio areas.

The home, built in 1974, is listed at $2.8 million by Century Medallion of Los Gatos. For information, visit 260cab.com.

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