This oceanside sanctuary is set on a private forested promontory, within walking distance of the renowned Esalen Institute and countless hiking trails. Designed by architects Francis Palms and Mickey Muennig, this house and cottage embody the serenity of Big Sur. With panoramic 180° views, the 3 bdrm / 2.5 bath main house is two stories, with wood burning fireplaces on both floors. The upstairs cupolaed living room has walls of windows and a wraparound deck, positioned to take in the sunsets & north views of the coast, right up to Pfeiffer Point. The open kitchen leads to a second deck that looks over a lily pond with ocean and south views. The master bath has radiant heated marble floors and a large tub and opens to a secret garden. Next to it is a study/kid's room and a 1/2 bath, and a traditional Japanese room, which looks upon it's own garden with Bodhi tree. A spacious Meunnig-designed downstairs office looks out to the gardens and ocean, flanked on one side by a bdrm & full bath; the other side, bedroom/media room, both with separate entrances. This newly landscaped property has gardens and paths meandering over 5 acres.The nearby cottage has a deck and endless pool and is used as an office/guest room. This is the rarest of homes that represent the spirit of Big Sur.
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Price
$7,850,000
Days On Site
164 Days
Bedrooms
4
Inside Area (SqFt)
3,300 sqft
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
2
Lot Size
5.1186 Acres
Year Built
1965
MLS® Number
ML82023264
Status
Active
Property Tax
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
N/A
Sq Ft Source
N/A
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Recent Activity
2 months ago
Listing updated with changes from the MLS®
5 months ago
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General Features
Acres
5.1186
Cross Street
Dolan Road
Disclosures
Natural Hazard Disclosure
Foundation
CombinationConcrete Perimeter
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Number Of Stories
2
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Security
Security System
SqFt Total
3300
Utilities
Propane
Water Source
Spring
Zoning
SFR
Interior Features
Appliances
RefrigeratorGas RangeWasher/Dryer
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Features
Wood Burning
Fireplaces
2
Heating
Fireplace(s)Radiant
Interior
Pantry
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Exterior Features
Pool Features
Pool CoverAbove Ground
Roof
CompositionMetal
Community Features
School District
Carmel Unified
Schools
School District
Carmel Unified
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
Listed by of Michael Gilson of Coldwell Banker Realty (831) 915-0903
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