Privacy, unique architecture, views, amenities, plenty of space, and areas for entertaining are on the top of every home buyer’s list. But the availability of inspiring outdoor living areas transforms a home into a retreat. The following properties, listed by Carmel Realty Company and Monterey Coast Realty, all possess incredible indoor spaces along with truly exceptional outdoor areas to enjoy the mild climate, fresh air, and spectacular scenery of the Monterey Peninsula. Vacation at home every day at one of these unforgettable properties.

 

 

Bella Vista | Pebble Beach

www.BellatVistaPB.com

 

Unlike any property on the Monterey Peninsula, the Spanish-style compound known as Bella Vista sits on top of Strawberry Hill in Pebble Beach and offers awe-inspiring panoramic views. A legacy estate on 2.6 acres, the main house is over 8,500 square feet, with a guest house and a carriage house bringing up the total living space to over 10,000 square feet. The park-like grounds make the compound perfect for entertaining events of any size, while a bocce ball court, half basketball court, putting green, hot tub, and multiple terraces with firepits provide unlimited fun and relaxation. Built in 1925 as one of the original Pebble Beach estates, the mature landscaping, gardens, designated Monarch butterfly waystations, Cypress trees and sweeping views of Carmel Beach, Big Sur, Point Lobos, and Stillwater Cove are truly extraordinary.

 

 

20 Long Ridge Trail | The Preserve, Carmel

www.20LongRidgeTrail.com

 

Winding paths set against a backdrop of the Santa Lucia Mountains and graceful oak trees lead to the stunning circular driveway on the eastern portion of the Santa Lucia Preserve in the Ventana wilderness. Sunshine illuminates the gently sloping hillside, dotted with wildflowers, lush grasses that wave gently in the breeze, and even a nearby stream. The neo-classic, contemporary home by architect Andrew Batey, designed to fit into the landscape, encourages indoor-outdoor living with French doors leading from multiple rooms out to the luxurious limestone terrace and beyond. A one-bedroom guest house, built into the hillside, is placed above a generous wine cellar. With 32 acres and over 6,000 square feet of total living space, this artful home, composed of beautiful natural materials, allows for nature to be the star of the show.

 

 

46304 Pfeiffer Ridge Road | Big Sur

www.46304PfeifferRidge.com

 

This incredible property was designed by renowned Big Sur architect Mickey Muennig, known for creating the famous Post Ranch Inn. The home organically melds into the stunning Big Sur landscape and is set on five serene acres against the incomparable backdrop of the Santa Lucia Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. With passive solar heating, fruit trees, gardens, and patios with unimaginable views, the 3,000-square-foot house is truly one with the surroundings. A separate guest house is the perfect artist or writer’s retreat, while you will be constantly inspired with every glance out your window, every breath you take of pure mountain air, each peaceful day, and every time you set foot outside and experience the power of nature.

 

 

31660 Via La Estrella | Carmel Valley

www.ViaLaEstrella.com

 

Located just past Carmel Valley Village in the peaceful community of Los Tulares, this Thomas Hood designed retreat, with a modern, organic style, is set on almost 2.5 acres, bordering a 5,000-acre-ranch on one side of the property. With incredible views of the green hills and stunning evening sunsets, a new swimming pool is a perfect place for entertaining and relaxing outdoors. The living and dining room of the nearly 4,000 square foot main home open into a garden courtyard, while the guest house has its own living room and deck for more outdoor enjoyment. Enjoy the gentle breezes and the warm, inviting weather in your own piece of paradise.

 

 

The Estate on 12 | Pebble Beach

Luxury Vacation Rental

 

This exceptionally situated estate is located on the 12^th hole of the world-famous Pebble Beach Golf Links, making it the most incredible place to watch championship golf, like the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and the US Open. Each August, enjoy a front-row seat to world-class automobiles during the highlight of Car Week, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Or host your guests on one of the outdoor terraces to enjoy the incredible ocean views past the course, and invite them to stay overnight in one of the seven bedrooms in the 8,200 square foot property. Perfect for private events of small and larger scale, with easy access to downtown Carmel, Carmel Beach, The Lodge, and the hiking trails of Pebble Beach, this vacation rental property brings live entertainment to your back patio.