From Zen to Zoom... Welcome to 85 acres of unrivaled beauty and tranquility in the Jamesburg area of Carmel Valley. This beautiful mountain retreat is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts looking for a serene escape, with 5 miles of trails perfect for hiking, horseback riding, or dirt biking and 1,500 square foot insulated barn with 17 foot high ceilings and a 240 square foot loft area. If you're looking to settle down on this land, there's an upscale 2 bedroom 1 bath home with a spacious enough footprint to easily become two more bedrooms and another bathroom. A new well drilled in 2015 fills 15,000 gallon of storage capacity - making it ideal for vineyards or other agricultural pursuits! Two off-grid cabins offer totally unplugged serenity and jaw-dropping views. This unique property is conveniently located very close to Los Padres National Forest and Ventana Wilderness access, with Los Padres Reservoir as well as Tassajara Zen center both within easy reach, so you're never too far away from fun activities or great views!

PROPERTY FEATURES

85 acres for sale in carmel valley!!

65 miles from Santa Cruz

30 miles to highway 1

6 miles to chews ridge lookout (and winter sledding!)

14 miles to Tassajara zen center /hot springs

7 miles to los padres reservoir

Have you been looking for a large plot to build your own vineyard or host yoga retreats? There is ample space to expand upon all your dreams and yet still be close enough to civilization, shopping, restaurants, wineries, and more. There is the possibility to split off 40+ acres and still have 40+ for yourself with the house, barn, and cabins

main house: 

Originally built in 1980- this building was gutted down to the framing inside and out / all new construction in 2014 and was brought to “new construction building standards”

30’x50’ one story structure

2 bedroom / 1 bath

with 500 sq ft art studio office could easily become additional bedroom and bath

·     10’ ceilings in living areas

·     vaulted/ open ceiling in art studio

·     solid wood butcher block counters

·     solid wood custom cabinetry

·     stainless steel appliances

·     sealed five burner gas range 

·     crushed granite sink

·     heated tile bathroom floor

·     vanity by restoration hardware

·     walk in shower with 1/8” thick glass and natural stone pan

·     Grohe plumbing fixtures

·     Navien endless in-line water heater

·     outdoor shower with natural stone and real jade shower pan

·     indoor switches for outdoor outlets (“xmas switches”) 

·     220 amp outlet for hot tub 

·     master override switch to switch entire house to generator in power outage

·     french doors in master bedroom with disappearing screens

·     walk in closet 

·     laundry room with solid wood cabinets 

·     all interior walls insulated

·     plumbed fire sprinkler system

the entire perimeter of the parcel was surveyed in 2015. in addition- the main meadow has a completed elevation survey for a future building site.

barn: 

·     30’x50’ structure with 2x12 framing

·     2- 12’ high roll up doors

·     16” thick insulated walls with fire retardant insulation 

·     12 x 20 built-in loft- live/work/sleep area

·     built in cabinetry in workshop/kitchenette

outdoor infrastructure :

·     new well drilled in 2014 

·     3- 5000 gallon storage tanks 

·     2- fire hydrants

Buddha cabin  

·     10’x24’ permitted accessory structure (hike-in only) 

·     built in 2019

·     totally off-grid

·     reclaimed hardwood floors

·     french doors 

·     elevated deck with west valley view

·     ‘composting toilet’ outhouse 

on-site extras: 

·     private gated road 

·     5 miles of hand-built hiking, dirt bike, mt. biking trails 

·     dirt bike track

·     tree fort

·     kids insulated play house 

·     established garden and composting area 

·     fruit trees/ olive orchard

·     many massive historic oak trees

·     stablished event area at the top of the meadow/ perfect for hosting parties, weddings, and camp-outs for your friends.(situated away from home for privacy)

·     excellent possible future home building sites