Zen Sanctuary

Serenity and peace is yours in this gorgeous setting in Big Sur.

Architecturally based on a traditional Japanese farmhouse, this Frank Pinney built home offers modern, serene comfort with breathtaking south coast ocean views. Within walking distance of gorgeous Pfeiffer Beach, this home sits on twenty acres inside the private gate on Clear Ridge Road. There is a cozy guesthouse a short walk from the main house and a hot tub with views situated in between the two structures. The property is on the grid and enjoys easy auto access, as the newly paved portion of Clear Ridge Road reaches the house. 2,000 sq. ft. on 20 acres, 2 BR, 2 Bath.

$1,945,000

Sunshine House

Sitting happily on five sunny acres up Palo Colorado Road, you’ll find this Big Sur compound with a main house, two-bedroom guesthouse, artist studio, workshop and more. The property includes flower and fruit gardens, multiple decks, skylights and views of redwood forests, mountains and the ocean. 2,000 sq. ft. on 5 acres, 3 BR, 3 Bath.

$1,195,000

Hank’s Home

Located on Big Sur’s Clear Ridge Road above Pfeiffer Beach, this twenty acre property sits 1,100 feet above the surf, with dramatic south coast and Pacific Ocean Views. South of the Andrew Molera State Park, Clear Ridge is known for remaining clear even as the fog rolls in below. This magical place was the retreat of Big Sur’s original real estate legend, Hank Adams. This home enjoys an elegant simplicity and is superbly integrated into its private setting. 20 acres, 1 BR, 2 Bath.

$3,950,000

Serra Hill

Incredible ocean views from this eight year old residence on two and a half acres of privacy surrounded by thousands of acres of permanent, pristine Big Sur wilderness. Designed by architect Paul Davis and built by Richard Rudisill, this 2,300 square foot, two bedroom, two bathroom home has an open floor plan with beamed ceilings, abundant natural light from the many windows and skylights, two fireplaces, a three car garage and extensive decks. Highlights of the gourmet kitchen include a walk in pantry, granite surfaces, a Viking gas range, an Amana microwave, Servel double refrigerators and freezers, a Braun dishwasher, two garbage disposals, a trash compactor and custom built cabinets with pull out shelves below the counter. The views from this home are stunning with a rare Ventana south view to the mouth of the Little Sur River and Point Sur. 2,300 sq. ft. on 2.5 acres, 2 BR, 2 Bath.

$2,995,000

Clear Ridge Summit

This extraordinary twenty five acre parcel sits on a summit with 360 degree views of Big Sur’s south coast, the Santa Lucia Mountains, the Big Sur Valley and the Pacific Ocean. Half of the property touches the lush, gorgeous terrain of Andrew Molera State Park’s secluded southern border, with some of Big Sur’s most beautiful sand beaches nearby. Access by the gated and newly paved entrances at either Pfeiffer Beach or the Big Sur river.

$2,495,000

Partington Ridge Retreat

This private retreat on Partington Ridge has lovely canyon, mountain, and ocean views and is so full of comforts you’ll never want to leave. The home was recently remodeled and enjoys beautiful wood floors, modern appliances, gourmet kitchen, central heating, and a new clawfoot tub. Step outside on to the enormous deck surrounding the house where you can make your way to numerous areas for outdoor living. The gardens are full of jasmine, citrus, and stone pathways made of local jade rock overlooking the gorgeous view through Partington canyon and out to the Pacific. A foundation is in place for a secluded guesthouse which enjoys the same views. 1,618 sq. ft. on 3.08 acres, 2 BR, 2 Bath.

$1,795,000

Big Sur Coastlands Dream Home Sanctuary

Inside the gate of Big Sur’s exclusive Coastlands amidst views of the Pacific Ocean and Big Sur’s south coast rising from it, sits this gorgeous private compound featuring two homes of glass, wood, stone, and love. Beautiful woodwork, a stone fireplace, the sunken cobalt bath, redwood swimming pool, cedar sauna, art/dance studio, modern appliances, and central heating all make it very difficult to want to leave the main house…except, perhaps, to stroll through the charming gardens and across the enchanting forest bridge to the other completely secluded guesthouse nestled into the trees. Enjoying undoubtably the most convenient location in all of Big Sur, the property is right next door to The Post Ranch Inn. Ventana Inn and Spa, Big Sur Bakery, Nepenthe, Deejten’s, The Henry Miller Library, the Big Sur Fire Brigade, the Big Sur Health Center, and the local market are all just moments away. What makes this unique property so soulful and rare is that while Big Sur culture, services, and conveniences are so accessible, this home exudes the peace and solitude of a temple within it’s own private nature sanctuary overlooking what is widely considered to be the most spectacular meeting of land and sea on Earth.

Approximately 2000 sq. ft. on 2 acres, 3 BR, 3 Bath. MLS# 80846836

$2,245,000

Casa Lauria

Casa Lauria is a 3,000 square foot, four bedroom, two bathroom home on seven acres in the heart of Big Sur. Inspired by architect Rowan Maiden, a student of Frank Lloyd Wright, who also designed Big Sur’s famed Nepenthe. Casa Lauria was built by Big Sur’s legendary Trotter Brothers on the epic scale for which they became famous. The massive cantilevered redwood beam construction opens to the beauty of the Big Sur landscape with rows of arched windows, decks and patios. A wood fired hot tub takes in views of lavender, rosemary and citrus below. Just above, a second building site for a guesthouse or caretaker’s cottage enjoys the same views. A path through the oak forest leads to a pristine rocky stream, running through an untouched and ancient redwood grove, which is Casa Lauria’s delicious and ample water source. Recently featured as the location for photo spreads in both Real Simple and Harper’s Bazaar magazines, Casa Lauria has a uniquely modern rustic feel that is pure Big Sur. Located minutes from Big Sur’s world class resorts and beaches, Casa Lauria sits tucked away in solitude at the end of its own private road. 3,000 sq. ft on 5.39 acres, 4 BR, 2 Bath.

$1,950,000

Historic Big Sur Coast Residential/Commercial Property

Located 28 miles south of Carmel on Big Sur’s most dramatic stretch of coast, this property consists of five multi use acres with ocean views centered around an 8000 sq. ft redwood water tank structure that is full of one of a kind retro Big Sur cool. There are innumerable uses for this property be it commercial, residential, retail, or combinations. Restaurant, retail, B&B, Inn, housing, institute, retreat, think tank, green center and more. One of ten visitor serving zoned properties on the entire Big Sur coast with Highway One frontage. 1 BR, 3 bath.

$2,995,000

Heaven Hill on Alms Ridge

One of Big Sur’s most gorgeous, secluded, and protected redwood watersheds is currently for sale. Heaven Hill, as it is known to the few who have been lucky enough to experience it, is a Big Sur south coast mountain compound located on Alms Ridge and surrounded by vast expanses of protected National Forest in all directions. On the property’s thirty six acres of jaw-dropping wilderness, three creeks from the untouched Wild Cattle Creek watershed combine to form a year round stream that flows through the property’s massive cathedral of ancient redwoods. Just above these giants, rustic cabins sit amidst century old oaks with delightful views of the Pacific, solar powered comforts and amenities, and a solitude Thoreau would appreciate. Slip on your hiking boots and make your way to one of California’s most pristine white sand beaches, or explore endless backcountry trails on foot or horseback. This is the extremely rare Big Sur of 100 years ago….where noise, light, water and air pollution are merely words, stars shine brighter than one can imagine, and wildlife is truly right at home.

$1,250,000