Intriguing Enclave in Carmel - Page 2

The elegant home was remodeled in 2008 under the guidance of Los Angeles architect David Hertz, and Sada Uchiyama, curator of the Japanese Garden in Portland.

The sellers have lived in the single-family residence for a decade, updating the kitchen and changing the configuration to create a cozy family room in 2015. The kitchen was modernized with custom Euro-style cabinetry, and maple melamine interiors. A marble island, quartz counters, and a coffee bar were added, along with a gas insert fireplace that replaced a pizza oven that was previously in place.

Artful focal points include an aggregate entry with an Asian feel that leads to a lovely tree growing up into a skylight anchored by a granite garden sculpture designed by artist Michihiro Kosuge. A rock waterfall feature at the rear of the property was the creation of Bryan Tedrick, and a courtyard water feature was crafted by Sada Uchiyama.

Decks surrounding the home are made of Brazilian walnut, also known as Ipe wood, and there are many places to sit and enjoy the Zen atmosphere.

The trio of buildings is connected by a central breezeway with two fireplaces. The main house features two bedrooms with an option for a third, three bathrooms, and a primary en suite with a walk-in closet, sauna, jetted tub, and radiant-heated floor. The casita element houses a kitchenette, full bath, and a separate flex/bedroom.

Floor-to-ceiling windows open up to fabulous views, with patios for dining al fresco, and a combination solar/gas-heated pool for day or night swims.

"I have not seen a property like this come on the market in the 20 years I've been an agent," says McCrystal. "You can tell that the house has been loved from the minute it was born, it's so well cared-for."

In fact, McCrystal adds, during a broker's tour that she hosted, one longtime agent commented, "I'm not really a big fan of mid-century modern, but I just absolutely love this property, the feeling, the layout, the surroundings in nature."

And when a mid-century modern property can attract even a non-mid-century fan, there must be something pretty special about it.

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