55700 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
- $7,850,000
- 4
- BD
- 4
- BA
- 3,300
- SqFt
- List Price
- $7,850,000
- Status
- ACTIVE
- MLS#
- ML82066227
- Year Built
- 1965
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Living Sq. Ft
- 3,300
- Lot Size
- 222,966
- Acres
- 5.12
- Days on Market
- 1
- Property Type
- Single Family Residential
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
Property Description
This oceanfront 5 acre sanctuary with panoramic views is located half a mile from the renowned Esalen Institute. Set on a private forested promontory with a fresh water spring and a rare Big Sur banana belt climate, the residence recently received comprehensive updates to it's infrastructure & landscaping. Designed by architects Francis Palms & Mickey Muennig, the main house features two stories of ocean facing glass, each with it's own wood burning stone fireplace. On the upper level, the grand cupolaed living room & open kitchen & their decks all enjoy spectacular views of the Pacific. The primary suite faces a fireplace with floor to ceiling glass allowing ocean views on each side, and the radiant heated marble floor bathroom's tub looks into it's own secret garden. Also upstairs is a traditional Japanese room with it's own zen garden with Bodhi Tree, as well as a study/kids room, a 1/2 bath, and a garage with interior access into the home. The lower level features a gorgeous Meunnig designed curved desk facing fireplace and ocean atop the heated Italian stone floor set between 2 bdrms, a bath, and 4 entrances to the oceanfront gardens. Nearby, a path leads to an adorable cottage with an endless pool. This very rare home literally embodies the serenity and spirit of Big Sur.
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Additional Information
- Appliances
- Refrigerator
- Pool Description
- Above Ground, Pool Cover
- Fireplace Description
- Wood Burning
- Heat
- Fireplace(s), Radiant
- Cooling
- Yes
- Cooling Description
- None
- Roof
- Composition, Metal
- Garage Spaces Total
- 2
- School District
- Carmel Unified
- Attached Structure
- Detached
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Mike Gilson (mike@bigsurrealestate.com) from Listing Office: Engel & Volkers Carmel.
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