A Monterra Year End Update

It's hard to believe that it's December and we are winding down another year.  From our perspective 2011 has been very successful for our team and the Monterra community.  It's been a busy fall so far, with two homes closing escrow, one lot closing and one pending. Here is a quick market snapshot of Monterra for the year-to-date:

• 6 Homes Closed
• 6 Homesites Closed, 1 Pending sale
• 24 Active Land Listings (priced from $575,000)
• 5 Active Home Listings (priced from $2,995,000)

Please give us a call if we can assist you with any of your real estate needs or if you want a more detailed analysis of what is happening in the market. 

No one knows more about this special community than we do...but we could not do it, without your support!

Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday season!

Carmel's Ultimate Beach Retreat!

2401 Bay View Avenue - Carmel Point

Sumptuous and sophisticated, this stunning contemporary home offers "center stage" white water and white sand beach views in Carmel's most exclusive and renowned beach neighborhood.  Location is everything!  Clean lines, streaming light and walls of glass greet owners and their guests.  The residence provides over 2100 square feet of living space with two master suites, two full baths, soaring great room, study, guest retreat and elevator.  A stylish and luxurious finish palette accentuates the home with natural hardwood floors, stainless accents, honed marble, custom designed European style kitchen and designer lighting.  For extended living area and outdoor entertaining there is a heated, glass enclosed deck with panoramic bay views.  Another enclosed deck adjoins the study and a walkout patio leads to a fenced, landscaped, private yard. To complete the offering, a rare find in Carmel:  a spacious, modern two-car attached garage!  $3,795,000

Let us know when you would like to preview this spectacular Carmel home.                             www.2401BayView.com

New listing: Pasadera Tuscan Estate

Remarkable views from every room in this spacious Tuscan estate.  Exquisite finishes and custom details are highlighted throughout the home.  You are welcomed by a formal entry with circular stairway featuring a custom wrought iron railing.  Soaring ceilings lead to a formal living and dining room with wet bar. The chef’s kitchen features custom cabinetry, top-line appliances, honed marble island and opens to a sunny breakfast room and comfortable family room with fireplace.  4 bedrooms, all en-suite, with the main master privately positioned on it’s own floor.  The luxurious master bath features an extensive custom built-in armoire plus a large walk-in closet.  There is also an office with half bath on this level.  Additional features include a separate study/library and a lower level private tasting room w/wine cellar. There is abundant storage, an over-sized 3 ½ car garage and nicely appointed laundry room.  Expansive tile patios and beautiful landscaping complete the package from your hilltop view across the valley.  Visit the website for more:  www.807Tesoro.com

Quintessential Ocean Front Estate in the Carmel Highlands

 Our newest listing is an absolutely exquisite stone and glass architectural masterpiece, located water front in the Carmel Highlands.  Breathtaking 180 degree views from every room in the home with walls of glass highlighting the ever changing ocean scenes.  Check out the website at http://www.14spindriftlane.com/ for photos, floorplans and more details on this truly exceptional property.  Give me a call if you wish to tour the residence. 

Magnificent New Listing in Tehama!

Stunning and luxurious American Craftsman designed by Lyn Scott and Fletcher +Hardoin sited on 12.9 acres of rolling meadows in Clint Eastwood's private community, Tehama.  Gorgeous interiors, artisan quality craftsmanship, cutting edge smart technology and energy efficiency combined with a Car Connoisseur's " Dream Garage" create an amazing opportunity to own a legacy property in a magical and protected setting.  This estate is offered with a Social Membership to Tehama included (subject to dues).

Offered at $5,850,000
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Real Estate is Selling along the Salinas Monterey Corridor!!

For this week's blog, I wanted to focus on the sale of residential properties along the Salinas-Monterey Corridor during the last twelve months. While our team is active selling real estate in Carmel and Pebble Beach, over the last eight years we have specialized in and commanded a majority of the market share in the luxury gated communities of Monterra and Tehama. 

From March 2010 through mid-March of 2011 there have been 136 homes sold along the Salinas-Monterey Highway.  82 of these homes sold for below $750,000.  23 homes sold that were priced between $750,000 and $1,000,000.  24 homes sold that were priced between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000.  4 homes sold priced between $2,000,000 and $3,000,000.  And, 3 homes were sold above $3,000,000.  Two of these homes, the highest priced sales of the last year, closed in Monterra earlier this month.

JUST SOLD!

While these sold statistics reflect only a snapshot of home sales in one geographic region, they do show a vibrant real estate market emerging, significant absorption over 2009 and 136 families, end users and investors that purchased homes in a beautiful and sunny corridor of the Monterey Peninsula. We are especially proud to see Monterra establishing itself as the premier, luxury gated residential community in this area.

A Grand Monterra Estate

Security and serenity provide the backdrop for a classic Monterra estate in a lovely setting. Over 7500 square feet in size, this 5 bedroom, 6 and 1/2 bath home offers top-notch finishes and countless quality details for the discerning home buyer. Stunning formal living spaces blend beautifully with casual family ambiance. First floor master bedroom suite, custom wood paneled library, state of the art media and game room and a kitchen you can live in!  All this on a 2+ acre fenced and gated oasis. Proudly offered at $3,995,000. 

Click HERE to visit the property website and find out more!

Offshore Flow

"Offshore Flow" is a meteorlogical event that occurs when air moves from land to sea and produces dry, sunny weather. My team-mate, Beth, likes to say that when you live on the Monterey Peninsula, the sweetest words in the English language are "Offshore Flow" in the winter. Thus while the rest of the country has been besieged by record freezing temperatures, record-setting snow fall and the myriad of inconveniences that shut down freeways, cancel flights and close schools, the Monterey Peninsula has enjoyed the sunniest and warmest January in years. Weeks and weeks of 70 degree days, endless sunshine and crystal clear skies...We have all been busy playing hookey, playing golf, sailing, hiking, sunning and playing more golf! So, while we do feel really sorry for our relatives and friends in New York, Massachusetts, Michigan and the like, we are reluctant to tell them just how fabulous our offshore flow has been. After all, where would you rather spend next January?

Dramatic Price Reduction in Monterra!

Motivated seller drops price $1,000,000 for this brand new gorgeous estate home in Monterra. Over 5400 square feet, offering 4 bedrooms and five baths, create the perfect sanctuary for family fun and entertaining.  Set in the exclusive Paseo Vista enclave of Monterra, you will enjoy gated privacy, abundant sunshine and convenient access to all the Peninsula has to offer.

An exceptional value for a magnificent home!!  Now offered at the remarkable price of $2,995,000!    Stop in and experience this exceptional home on tour, Thursday, January 20th from 11am til 1pm.