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Carmel California Getaway
In the heart of the "golden rectangle", steps from the beach and village in charming "Carmel by the Sea, California", lies a Mediterranean villa. Carmel is located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, on the rugged Pacific coast. Originally built as a village for artists and Stanford University professors, Carmel is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful and magical villages in the United States.
Recently built with love and attention to detail, this three bedroom, two and a half bath getaway let's you feel that you are in a different world: a better world.
Who wouldn't want to escape to this home?
Recently built with love and attention to detail, this three bedroom, two and a half bath getaway let's you feel that you are in a different world: a better world.
Who wouldn't want to escape to this home?
Attention to detail was crucial. The aged roof tile was imported from Italy. Building was even delayed until several shipments of unbroken tile arrived safely.
Though in the end, it was worth it!
Though in the end, it was worth it!
Exterior lighting in an elegant entrance nook.
Walking into the entry and great room, you can look out in to the patio beyond.
High volume ceilings and exquisite Venetian plaster were used for interior and exterior walls.
High volume ceilings and exquisite Venetian plaster were used for interior and exterior walls.
Aged, bronze liighting fixtures were used throughout the home.
The dining area includes wicker and leather McGuire chairs. Wrought iron chandalier warms the space.
A cozy window seat in the dining area.
In the rear courtyard, the family comes together for dinner.
Outdoor heating is essentiial in Carmel! This raised hearth fireplace provides warmth and an outdoor focus.
Outdoor heating is essentiial in Carmel! This raised hearth fireplace provides warmth and an outdoor focus.
An exceptional artisan designed and created this exquisite iron railing, leading to the second floor guest bedroom suites.
John Steinbeck, Clint Eastwood, Doris Day, (and even John Denver) have called Carmel their home.
There are no street lights nor addresses in Carmel By The Sea. Each home is unique and often given a name of its own. Perhaps this home will be named "Piece Of Mind", since the home owner is a Clinical Psychologist.
In the mean time, it inspires many fantasies.
There are no street lights nor addresses in Carmel By The Sea. Each home is unique and often given a name of its own. Perhaps this home will be named "Piece Of Mind", since the home owner is a Clinical Psychologist.
In the mean time, it inspires many fantasies.
The entrance to this Carmel villa provides a small court yard, reminiscent of Spain or other Mediterranean locales.