{"id":342526,"date":"2024-08-20T14:00:58","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T18:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/blog-api\/?p=342526"},"modified":"2024-08-20T14:00:58","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T18:00:58","slug":"inside-a-serene-carmel-sanctuary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/inside-a-serene-carmel-sanctuary\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside a Serene Carmel Sanctuary"},"content":{"rendered":"

This chic contemporary residence is set on expansive acreage in Carmel\u2019s protected Santa Lucia Preserve, where wooded hillsides and open meadows roll toward the sea.<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>The bountiful terrain between California\u2019s Gabilan Mountains and the Pacific Ocean\u2014a place where land and sea meet in breathtaking fashion\u2014is one of America\u2019s treasured settings, a place of rugged coastline, old-growth forests, pastures, vineyards, and quaint villages. Literary giant John Steinbeck fueled his Nobel Prize\u2013winning writing with this unique landscape and its people, ensuring its place in the canon of celebrated destinations.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Carmel, California<\/a> | Canning Properties Group<\/a>, Sotheby\u2019s International Realty \u2013 Carmel Brokerage<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The dramatic qualities of this rarefied region are exemplified by the Santa Lucia Preserve, an enclave of thousands of precious preserved acres that allow for architecture to harmonize with the land. Here\u2014on open meadows and grasslands, oak savannas, knolls, ridgetops, and wooded hillsides\u2014environmentally conscious homes benefit from enviable privacy that is protected in perpetuity by a conservation land trust. Owners benefit from easy access to world-class golfing, hiking, and horseback riding as well as what is widely considered one of the loveliest beaches in the United States. Set into one sun-dappled hillside, this 4,574-square-foot contemporary residence<\/a> basks in the grandeur of its coveted surroundings, gazing out over some 49 acres via oversized windows, walls of glass, and tiered terraces.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The home\u2019s crisp angles and cool stone and steel stand in sophisticated contrast to the soft organic shapes and soothing hues of the enveloping flora, while trees hover overhead, creating a gentle drapery of green. Beginning at the entrance, the dedication to the setting and vistas is apparent, with a sightline that stretches through the living spaces to a terrace toward the mountains in the distance. Interior highlights include a chicly minimalist living and dining area with a ceiling of reclaimed wood, buffed hand-troweled plaster walls, and an anchoring fireplace; a warm sunrise-facing chef\u2019s kitchen with an island, a window-wrapped breakfast banquette, and touches of vintage country charm; serene bedrooms with subdued palettes and lavish spa-inspired baths; a family and game room with a wall-mounted screen and sliding glass doors; a delightfully rustic bunk room that sleeps up to four; wine storage; and a media room with wood panels that slide to discreetly conceal the screen.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Just outside the main living spaces is an extensive deck designed for reveling in the fresh air and cinematic scenery. It includes a covered and heated dining area, a built-in grill, space for alfresco living and lounging around a fire table, water features, and vibrant garden beds lush with colorful, fragrant lavender and grasses. Steps below is a swimming pool and spa terrace with an area for lounging in the sun or stargazing at night. The home\u2019s lower level opens to a stepping-stone path that meanders through the grass to the pool. From nearly every vantage point, the view encompasses mountains, valleys, and flourishing redwoods, which Steinbeck called \u201cambassadors from another time\u201d that \u201ccreate a vision that stays with you always.\u201d<\/p>\n

Discover luxury homes for sale and rent around the world on sothebysrealty.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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This chic contemporary residence is set on expansive acreage in Carmel\u2019s protected Santa Lucia Preserve, where wooded hillsides and open meadows roll toward the sea. The bountiful terrain between California\u2019s Gabilan Mountains and the Pacific Ocean\u2014a place where land and sea meet in breathtaking fashion\u2014is one of America\u2019s treasured settings, a place of rugged coastline, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":64295786,"featured_media":342532,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_first_post":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_hide_featured_image":false,"_jetpack_featured_image_duplicate_dismissed":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1399],"tags":[1423],"class_list":["post-342526","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-and-design","tag-california"],"jetpack_likes_enabled":false,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pf4gbL-1r6C","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":344375,"url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/spotlight-on-the-monterey-peninsula-ocean-living-meets-automotive-art\/","url_meta":{"origin":342526,"position":0},"title":"Spotlight on the Monterey Peninsula: Ocean Living Meets Automotive Art","author":"Kate Marburger","date":"August 7, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Known for its annual celebration of car culture, this stretch of California coastline is as desirable as it is drivable, writes Adam Hay-Nicholls Pebble Beach, California | Sotheby\u2019s International Realty - Carmel Brokerage The Monterey Peninsula is among the most pleasure-seeking slices of the Californian coastline. 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