#3123 Expansive Ocean & Mountain Views, Lush Gardens And Privacy

This extraordinary home combines a love of nature and with luxury living to create an environment that captures the essence of the Central Coast of California. Situated on an acre bluff in Carmel Highlands, this secluded 3,200 square-foot, 2-level A-frame house, with its sweeping ocean and mountain views, has an indoor/outdoor orientation designed to take full advantage of the breathtaking surroundings.

Spacious living areas, with vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, skylights, a wood-burning stove insert (with a bountiful supply of wood provided), a wall of windows, comfortable furnishings and ocean views, are conducive to warm social time. A hedge of Cypress trees guarantees seclusion, while numerous nooks, both indoors and out, provide opportunity for quiet contemplation. And when you want to play, there's a swimming pool, a fitness room and a game room with pool table and video arcade.

Three generous bedroom suites offer sleeping for 6-10. The upstairs master suite features a pellet stove fireplace and private bathroom with walls of rich old-growth redwood, skylights and a separate tub and shower area, The lower-level master suite has a queen-sized bed, mirrored closet doors, skylights and a private bathroom with shower and tub. A second guest suite on the upper level has a king bed, mirrored closet doors, skylights, a pellet and a marble bathroom with pedestal sink and a glass-enclosed shower and tub. All bedrooms are large enough to accommodate additional sleeping provisions, such as an folding extra long twin beds with Memory Foam mattresses or an inflatable queen-sized bed.

The fully equipped kitchen has a central island, gas stove, convection/microwave oven, counter-top microwave, dishwasher, GE Monogram side-by-side refrigerator and indoor electric grill. An adjacent dining area seats 8.

A 600-square-foot solarium adjacent to the pool houses a mirrored fitness room complete with universal gym, free weights, benches, elliptical machine, and an indoor sauna. (Sorry, operation of the indoor hot tub is complicated and there not available for guest use.) The extensive patio and deck includes all the furnishings necessary for lounging and dining poolside, including decorative iron fire pit and patio heater. Other special features include an outdoor hot tub, an outdoor shower and a gas barbecue grill.

The swimming pool is completely private, sheltered by a Cypress hedge on one side, the fitness room on the other and a glass windbreak, which creates a series of picture-perfect framed views of the gardens and ocean. Heating provided by solar panels and the cover make the pool swimable during extended warm periods of the year, usually April through late October.

This is a home where the personality and preferences of the owners shine through. Their love for nature is reflected in artwork depicting sea animals, plant life, landscapes and other natural motifs. Artisan touches can be found everywhere, from the master suite's king bed with its undulating wooden frame made of tree branches to stained-glass insets in cabinets.

The house is equipped with all the latest technology including HDTV Dish Network premium programming, Blue Ray DVD, CD player and library, Sirius Satellite music and a play station with several games. It also has wireless DSL connection and phones with unlimited national long distance privileges.

This home offers additional amentities such as a whole-house water purification system, a central heating and air filtration system, a monitored alarm system, an automatic start generator in the event of a power outage, and interior and exterior programmed accent lighting. There is a washer and dryer and plenty of onsite parking.

Property Amenities

Washer, Dryer, Linens Provided, Off Street Parking, Wood Fireplace: Wood burning stove in living room for a cozy evening in., Wood Stove (2) : Pellet stoves in both master bedroom suites, King Beds (2), Queen Bed (1), Convertible Beds: Convertible Sofa makes up into 1 King or 2 Extra Long Twin Beds, 1 Queen size Aerobed, 2 Extra Long Twin Folding Beds with 3" foam mattresses, 1 tri-fold futon cushion, Cable/Satellite TV: Satellite TV with premium package ~ HBO, Showtime, sports channels, local channels and access to pay-per-view movies on all 3 TVs, DVD players (2), VCR players (2), DVD movies & CD music libraries, Video Game Console: Play Station II with several games, Video arcade is located in the game room on the lower level, CD Players (5), Stereo Systems (5), Private Hot Tub: The outdoor spa accommodates up to 6 adults, Private Pool: Adult supervision of children under the age of 18 is required at ALL times during your stay. Adult use of the pool requires the buddy system. The pool is solar heated and swimable during the warmer seasons. 3-4' deep in shallow ends and 6' deep in middle, Sauna: located in the exercise room, Pool Table located in game room on lower level, Full Gourmet Kitchen with all cooking utensils provided, Refrigerators: The GE Monogram has reverse osmosis purified water and ice dispenser, 2 compact refrigerator/freezer units are located on the lower level and 1 compact refrigerator is in the fitness room, Dishwasher, Microwave: Countertop full-size microwave in kitchen, Ice Maker/Dispenser in kitchen GE Monogram refrigerator, Catering Available: The Monterey Peninsula is blessed with world class restaurants with an abundance of catering and chef services available to meet the smallest to largest need., Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Propane BBQ grill on deck off the kitchen, Deck/Patio: Decks and balconies are all fully accessible and wrap around both levels of the home. There is a large patio/ deck area off the kitchen & sunroom as well as pool area with dining table & chairs, Chairs & umbrellas for outdoor dining, Benches, There is a chimnea off the main patio near the outdoor tub, Chairs, lounge chairs, patio heater and umbrellas, Balconies (4): Balconies off both master bedroom suites - living room - dining room - solarium - office/bedroom & game room, Sun Room located off the dining room & kitchen which offer fabulous garden - mountain and ocean views, Panoramic Ocean Views, Expansive mountain views, Telephone: Cordless phone messaging system with caller ID. Handsets are located throughout the home, Free long distance: AT&T services with unlimited free domestic US calls., Broadband Internet: AT&T high speed DSL service., WiFi (Wireless Internet)
DETAILS AND LOCATIONS OF ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT:
The 6-disc CD players are located in: The exercise room, the living room, the upstairs master bedroom, the downstairs master bedroom & the game room.
We also have 2 ipod doc & play units. One is located in the upstairs guest bedroom & the other is in the downstairs master bedroom.
In addition, we have: Sirius satellite music (only in the living room) and Dish Network music channels on the TVs located in the exercise room, the living room & the upstairs master bedroom

Community Amenities

Golf within 5-10 miles includes Pebble Beach - Carmel - Carmel Valley - Monterey - Pacific Grove - Seaside & Marina
White sand beaches of Carmel
Scenic 17-mile Drive
Fantastic shopping
Art Gallery
Adobes
Historic & Wine Tasting Tours
Hike and picnic at nearby Point Lobos State Park
Cannery Row
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Fisherman's Wharf
Kayaking
Sailing
Diving
Fishing in Monterey Bay
Laguna Seca Raceway
Movie & 3D theaters
Gateway to Big Sur Parks
Restaurants & shops
An abundance of bike & walking paths
Great local restaurants in all price ranges
This area is rich and abundant with arts featuring cultural - theater - music - and lecture events year-round

Guest Comment

"What a magical home. We loved the interesting art and the beautiful garden. The home is very comfortable and we appreciated your generosity. The cheese and cracker reception was very thoughtful. We are sad to leave. We would rent this home again. The kids were never bored between all the games and pool, there was plenty to entertain."

- Kayla K., 07/12/2012

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