A remarkably distinctive seaside compound has hit the market in Large Sur with an asking value of $3.265 million.
Secluded atop California’s coastal ridge, the three-bedroom so-called “Barrel Home” was hand-built out of two huge, interconnected redwood wine barrels by legendary native architect Mickey Meunnig in 1980.
The property has remained in its unique possession since building, and this marks the primary time it’s publicly up on the market.
To achieve the scenically-located residence, one should flip west off Freeway 1, wind down Sycamore Canyon Street towards Pfeiffer Seaside after which, earlier than the highway hits the seaside, flip towards the unique gated enclave of Pfeiffer Level, drive by the gate and up the personal highway by Large Sur’s idyllic forest, in line with the itemizing, which is held by Large Sur Properties.
By the double entry doorways, the primary ground holds a residing area, powder room, open-format kitchen and wall-to-wall home windows with scenic views of the Pacific Ocean and Pfeiffer Rock within the close to distance.
A south wing comprises a second residing area with vaulted ceilings and a floating staircase that leads as much as an office-sized loft space.
Upstairs is the first bed room with an ensuite tub together with a rock tile bathe and two-person oval tub, plus a secondary bed room and wrap-around deck.
There are wood-framed home windows, uncovered beams and curved partitions galore all through.
Elsewhere on the tackle’ 5 acres of land is a one-bedroom visitor cottage with full kitchen, deck and out of doors eating space carved right into a bluff and in addition constructed from a reclaimed redwood barrel.
Main by the plush grounds are a number of pathways in addition to native oak woodland, redwood forest, flowering star jasmine, roses, native sages and various raised vegetable beds.
The home moreover provides direct entry to a climbing path resulting in a non-public seaside under Pfeiffer Level.
