55700 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920

$11,500,000 Asking Price

4 beds
4 baths
3,300  sqft
Built in 1965

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.


Features & Amenities

Interior

Appliances:
Refrigerator
A/C:
true, None
Heating:
true, Fireplace(s),Radiant
Fireplace:
Wood Burning, Fireplace

Exterior

General:
Above Ground
Pool:
Above Ground,Pool Cover
Parking:
Uncovered, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

Roofing:
Metal
General:
2, Combination

Location

Originating MLS:
CRMLS
School District:
Carmel Unified
County:
Monterey

Lot

Zoning:
SFR, 421011003000

Financial

Source:
CRMLS
Buyers Agent Compensation:
2.500

This listing courtesy of:
Coldwell Banker Realty, Michael Gilson

About Big Sur, CA

Housing

Number of Units
912
Median Home Value
$780,852
Median Rent
$717

52.76% of housing units are renter occupied.

31.95% are vacant.

Commute

Car
32.28%
Public Transportation
2.04%
Walk to Work
9.34%
Work from Home
56.20%
Other
0.13%

The median travel time to work is 10 minutes.

People

Population
1,549
Median Age
39.60
Median Household Size
2.42

Education

High School
22.24%
Associate’s Degree
10.42%
Bachelor’s Degree
19.55%
Graduate Degree
15.35%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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