A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, the famed ~150 acre, Heart of Rancho Rico family compound is on the market for the first time in 60 years. Located just 30 miles south of Carmel-by-the-Sea and within walking distance to the Big Sur community, this Central Coast property with private beach access and 3 houses, is a legacy property without equal. Upon entering the ranch via a discrete, gated, private road, you pass towering trees and cattle to the main meadow at the highest portion of the property, almost 1000 feet above the beach below. From its ridges you have a 360-degree view including the Santa Lucia mountains and the vast Pacific Ocean. With manicured gardens and fruit orchards, numerous outdoor living spaces, an exclusive road to its own pristine beach, and views that extend over 80 miles down the Big Sur coastline, the Heart of Rancho Rico is truly Monterey County's unparalleled crown-jewel. From its absolutely breathtaking panoramic views to its easy access to the wonderful selection of area restaurants and attractions, the Heart of Rancho Rico provides the ultimate Big Sur lifestyle with serenity, privacy, and never-ending adventures to explore. Finally, the opportunity is here to acquire one of the rarest offerings in Big Sur/Coastal California history.
Courtesy: Big Sur Coast Properties
831-667-0540
West of Hwy1 in the heart of Big Sur above Pfeiffer Beach sits the private and exclusive enclave of Pfeiffer Point. The Barrel House, designed by famed local architect Mickey Meunnig, is an original hand built classic Big Sur home. This rare family compound is coming to market for the first time having been in the same ownership for over 40 years. Constructed from two interconnected giant redwood wine barrels this 2 bedroom plus loft & 2.5 bath family home looks out toward Pfeiffer Beach and endless ocean vistas. With almost 2000 sq. ft. on two levels, the ground floor boasts 2 living spaces, powder room, an open kitchen, vaulted ceilings and spectacular ocean views.A floating staircase leads to a loft perfect for an office or bedroom. A Guest Cottage is perched up the hillside, accessible through the flower and raised bed vegetable garden. Built from another reclaimed redwood barrel, it has 1 bedroom, a full kitchen, deck and outdoor dining area also overlooking the ocean. The 5 plus acres are surrounded by flower gardens and the native oak and redwood forest providing privacy and seclusion yet only minutes from all the restaurants, resorts and amenities of the Big Sur Valley. The property also has direct access via a hiking trail to the private beach below Pfeiffer Point.
Courtesy: Big Sur Coast Properties
West of Hwy1 in the heart of Big Sur above Pfeiffer Beach sits the private and exclusive enclave of Pfeiffer Point. The Barrel House, designed by famed local architect Mickey Meunnig, is an original hand built classic Big Sur home. This rare family compound is coming to market for the first time having been in the same ownership for over 40 years. Constructed from two interconnected giant redwood wine barrels this 2 bedroom plus loft & 2.5 bath family home looks out toward Pfeiffer Beach and endless ocean vistas. With almost 2000 sq. ft. on two levels, the ground floor boasts 2 living spaces, powder room, an open kitchen, vaulted ceilings and spectacular ocean views.A floating staircase leads to a loft perfect for an office or bedroom. A Guest Cottage is perched up the hillside, accessible through the flower and raised bed vegetable garden. Built from another reclaimed redwood barrel, it has 1 bedroom, a full kitchen, deck and outdoor dining area also overlooking the ocean. The 5 plus acres are surrounded by flower gardens and the native oak and redwood forest providing privacy and seclusion yet only minutes from all the restaurants, resorts and amenities of the Big Sur Valley. The property also has direct access via a hiking trail to the private beach below Pfeiffer Point.
A great property with flexibility for families and friends to unite and gather. The approximately 1,000 square foot main two-bedroom and two bath home encapsulates a powerful zen spirit of the surrounding setting. Sunny patios and decks for relaxation and reflection. Up above is a newer one-bedroom and one bath modern-rustic cottage of 600 square feet that provides more private outdoor spaces. Both homes are effortlessly simple and well maintained. The property is comprised of 9 acres where you sit above the canopy of the Sycamore Canyon. Suitable as a primary or vacation home, it has great flexibility for families and is centrally located to Big Sur restaurants, amenities and parks. Used as a refuge by the owner for 30 years, daily highlights include the easy walk down to the famous Pfeiffer Beach where you walk through a grove of cypress trees that opens to windswept dunes, sculpted rocks and a soft-sand beach amongst the crashing surf of the Pacific.
Located in the heart of Big Sur, close to Ventana, Nepenthe, and Pfeiffer Beach, this stunning, 10 acre property enjoys true panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Lucia Mountain Range. With over 1,700 SqFt of living space and an expansive view deck, there is plenty of room to entertain or enjoy as your own private retreat. The home combines the best elements of classic Big Sur architecture, with natural wood, metal, and stone throughout, and huge west-facing windows that frame the spectacular views from every angle. Highlights include 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a loft, a dual-sided fireplace, hot tub overlooking the ocean, and a detached barn/workshop with a small equestrian facility. With all the incredible activities of the Monterey Peninsula within driving distance, this Big Sur haven offers a fantastic opportunity for coastal California living with some of the best views in the world.
Big Sur's stunning Casa Luna features the organic architecture of Mickey Muennig, designer of The Post Ranch Inn and many iconic Big Sur homes. Located on Pfeiffer Ridge, Casa Luna is perfectly built in to the earth resulting in three levels of indoor-outdoor living, each of which enjoy ocean and mountain views, full sun and moon light, and adjoining patios, terraces, and gardens. The top level features a massive "wall of glass" living room with fireplace and ocean views, and a lovely garden to table kitchen with those views too. A modern detached studio offers space for creative pursuits, and plans exist for a detached guest house. With it's earthy elegance, full sun, ocean & mountain views and gentle landscape, Casa Luna offers a rare quality of living that some say is reminiscent of Greece or Mallorca, but this is central California's Big Sur, and entirely unto it's own. This is a very rare opportunity to own a "Mickey" in Big Sur, a place apart where time runs at it's own pace.
Located just around the corner from world-famous Nepenthe, the Henry Miller Library, and Deetjen's, this 3 bed/3.5 bath home, set on 12+ acres, enjoys fantastic ocean views and serenity only found in "God's greatest meeting of land and sea." Overlooking Packard Ranch looking south down the dramatic Big Sur coastline, the home has a total of ~3,048 SqFt of living space with extra storage areas and beautiful views from every room. Highlights include an expansive wraparound deck, spacious living room with fireplace, vaulted ceilings and skylights that flood the home with natural light, and a comfortable primary suite with soaking tub and a fireplace to cozy up and watch the fog roll in. The home is perfect for a full time residence, but also provides other options as one of the bedrooms can function as an attached studio apartment having a full bath and second kitchen. Enjoy spectacular sunsets and the idyllic central coast lifestyle with your very own Big Sur Escape.
Courtesy: Sotheby's International Realty
831-624-1566
La Puesta--"The Spot"-- is an iconic oceanfront property overlooking miles of coastline known for its picturesque view of Rocky Creek bridge and the gorgeous beach below. This is an opportunity to own a rare and beloved property that has only been offered for sale once in the last 100-plus years. Charming mid-century home was hand built in 1960 and lovingly maintained and updated over the last several years. Huge panoramic views of the infinite ocean and coastline both directions. Property extends to the high water mark at the beach below and includes plenty of room for expansion on the level house site. Words cannot begin to describe the experience of living in this special place. Relax, create, rejuvenate, rejoice--all of that happens right here. And all just 8 miles south of Carmel.
Courtesy: Sotheby's International Realty
La Puesta--"The Spot"-- is an iconic oceanfront property overlooking miles of coastline known for its picturesque view of Rocky Creek bridge and the gorgeous beach below. This is an opportunity to own a rare and beloved property that has only been offered for sale once in the last 100-plus years. Charming mid-century home was hand built in 1960 and lovingly maintained and updated over the last several years. Huge panoramic views of the infinite ocean and coastline both directions. Property extends to the high water mark at the beach below and includes plenty of room for expansion on the level house site. Words cannot begin to describe the experience of living in this special place. Relax, create, rejuvenate, rejoice--all of that happens right here. And all just 8 miles south of Carmel.
Vast ocean views from the top of the world: Take the gated, paved road West from Hwy 1 to this 5 acre dreamscape. The 2 bedroom, 2 bath home home is surrounded by manicured landscaped gardens with a pool that overlooks the expansive Big Sur coast and the Pacific beyond. This turn-key longtime family home is ready for new stewards to enjoy. The upstairs primary suite enters into a bathroom with sweeping ocean and mountain views together with a walk-in closet. Downstairs is a media room, office space, and second bedroom with its own full bathroom. The living room is beneath high vaulted ceilings with an open layout into the sunny dining room & open kitchen. The home is surrounded by decks for outdoor entertaining and mature flowering trees. This is the epitome of Big Sur living combined with Mediterranean charm. Terraced below the main house and pool, a meandering well-built path from the main house takes you to the 1 bedroom guest cottage, also accessible by its own private driveway.This artistically curated and immaculately cared for property is complete in comforts with a hot tub, solar heated pool. Outside there are ample outdoor living spaces, stone terraces, decks and lawns. Additionally, the house and gardens are speckled with stately sculptures and art.
Bien Sur is the crown jewel of the Big Sur oceanfront properties, spanning 43 acres w 19 waterfront acres on the most coveted land. The estate includes 4 combined parcels of land meticulously curated over the years to create a one-of-a-kind secluded ocean sanctuary. The compound is an artistic masterpiece of natural beauty, architecture, landscape design, & outdoor art offering an exceptional living experience. Alongside the main house, the property includes multiple guest houses, a caretakers unit, & the region's only funicular which carries you to the grand estate perched cliffside at the waters edge. Situated at the lowest elevation on the Big Sur coastline this trophy residence is a mid-century architectural masterpiece, boasting soaring ceilings, 180-degree panoramic ocean views, & a private cobblestone beach. Luxurious outdoor living amenities in a private park setting w sprawling lawns, soaking tub, bocce ball court, Koi ponds, Zen gardens, multiple outdoor view decks, & fire pits. For the discerning buyer seeking the extraordinary, Bien Sur awaits.
The architecturally unique La Vida del Sur is nature-inspired living embracing both indoor and outdoor comfort with views of the Los Padres National Forest and down the valley to the Pacific Ocean. The redwood and glass structure offers 1,500 sq ft of living space with 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths with views from every room. Plus there is a separate 490 sq ft artist studio with 1/2 bath. A secluded and private sanctuary, yet in the heart of Big Sur, it is located on a private, gated, paved road on the west side of highway 1. At 1.000 feet of elevation, the property has 360 degree pristine views both day and night. Surrounded by protected lands and bordering Andrew Molera State Park, the five acre estate feels like thousands of acres. It features a lush cottage garden and a mature fruit orchard. The property has extensive walking trails and private access to Pfeiffer Beach. Affordable quality water is provided by a private mutual water system. Power is provided by solar energy and propane. Satellite and cellular technology are in use. The peaceful, magical La Vida del Sur gives its inhabitants a window on the extraordinary beauty of Big Sur and its captivating, ever-changing natural world.
"Casa Lauria", the 'House of Bay Laurel', is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Big Sur architectural history. Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright student Rowan Maiden, designer of Big Sur's famed Nepenthe, Casa Lauria was built in the 60's by renowned builders Frank and Walter Trotter. The home's open beamed cantilevered roof, massive exposed redwood joists, and rows upon rows of windows form one of Big Sur's most beloved great rooms, with gorgeous Big Sur River valley and mountain views. The house is large by any measure, especially for Big Sur, with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an additional large creative space which opens to the property's Mediterranean inspired gardens. Terraces, decks, and patios are everywhere offering multiple outdoor living areas, a hot tub, and a claw foot tub. Ideally located up it's own private road on Apple Pie Ridge, long known for it's sunny weather and friendly residents, the home enjoys deep privacy, yet is only minutes from Hwy 1 and Big Sur's restaurants, resorts, beaches, and hiking. From the house, walk up the path to the large private upper flat spot with views offering additional Big Sur living potential, or take the path south which leads into the redwoods with it's year round stream and the property's plentiful fresh water spring.
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.
This is an incredible property on Partington Ridge, the same ridge in Big Sur that Henry Miller once chose to call home. The main house and guest house sit on over 2 acres and have a total of 3,399 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and have marvelous views of the Pacific Ocean, Partington Canyon and the mountains behind. The home is beautifully appointed with new appliances, new flooring, new fixtures and radiant heating. The entire second floor dedicated to the primary suite with a private deck and sitting room to take in the natural wonders. The property is accessed by a private, gated road and is minutes to Highway 1, a short trip to Partington Cove, the 5-star Post Ranch Inn, Ventana Inn and McWay Falls. The Bixby Bridge and Big Sur lighthouse are also close by. The house is about an hour drive to Carmel. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a one of a kind property, in one of the most beautiful places in the world, with vistas and sunsets that are unrivaled!
Magnificent New Construction Architectural in the very heart of Big Sur. Access through a gated private road just above two world class resorts; the Ventana Inn and Post Ranch Inn, sited on 10 acres with unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean and Big Sur. Once in a lifetime location minutes from one of the most spectacular coastlines in the world, this is a tour de force of dynamic design. Innovative new design incorporating board form concrete and highly customized Corten steel shingles as siding, featuring a steel curved standing seam roofline. The house was developed in fours year of construction and additional years of planning. Designed with a fluid layout that allows for a flexible and creative use, there are essentially three primary suites to choose from, one being a standalone suite that can also operate as an artist loft / work space. The open plan kitchen, dining, and living spaces weave seamlessly together to expansive decks and patios on the main level. Superb finishes: Walnut floors, WUI approved cedar ceilings, old growth redwood custom stairways. The upper terrace wraps the entire house and a rear patio connects the two architectural structures, all hovering over the coastline in the quiet privacy of the redwoods surrounding the compound. In addition there is a generous three car garage/multi-function room that could serve as car gallery/gym/office/art studio or art gallery. The site is prepped for a solar system, includes 15000 gallons of private water storage, and features irrigated and drought tolerant plants surrounding the house proper. Hiking trails cover the 10 acre site and meander in to the redwood forest. Completing this singular offering, a stairway leads to a view site/yoga deck above the roofline of the house that captures the full breath of this unequalled location. This offering will not be realized ever again and is sure to become an iconic spirited testament to the remarkable nature of Big Sur, "The Greatest Meeting of Land & Sea".
Big Sur is located in California. Big Sur, California has a population of 1,271. Big Sur is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 48.42% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 35.83%.
The median household income in Big Sur, California is $65,026. The median household income for the surrounding county is $82,013 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Big Sur is 38.4 years.
The average high temperature in July is 75.6 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 42.9 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 27 inches per year, with 3 inches of snow per year.
