A splendid Victorian mansion and seperate Carriage house set in four acres overlooking the Monterey Bay.
Monterey Mansion:
Its' magnificent two story verandah offers stunning views from Santa Cruz down to Monterey. It is considered an 'Italianate' Victorian because of It's classical mouldings and grand proportions. All of its ceilings are nearly 13 feet high with sumptuous crown mouldings. It has beautiful period features throughout
Built completely from old growth redwood, no longer available, the proud craftsmanship of yesteryear is evident in the detail rich exterior mouldings and trim. Likewise the classic proportions of 19 century Italianate Victorian architecture no longer conforms with coastal commission building guidelines and cannot be replicated. This house was built less than four years after the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869.
The Master Bedroom has stunning ocean views and direct access to the full width balcony on top of the front verandah. An antique faux marble fireplace with an ornate iron grill discreetly hides a gas fireplace.
The Master Bath contains an enormous pedestal bath tub with shower. One can look out over the ocean while taking a shower. Tiled walls and its own radiant heat system under the marble floors make for a truly luxurious experience. The same radiant heat system runs throughout the house.
The Parlor features the original marble fireplace. Its' 19th century French chandelier, wall sconces and gold walls give it a luxurious ambiance at night. During the day one can enjoy valley and ocean views from its' nine foot tall windows.
The Library/Dining Room has an antique marble fireplace (Salvaged from a San Francisco victorian) and views of the ocean. The ceiling is fit with a gorgeous box beam ceiling and ornate plaster corbels. It can accomodate a sixteen foot long dining table making it perfect for grand dinner parties and large holiday gatherings.
The Kitchen is fitted with fabulous custom designed cabinets with marble tops a farmhouse sink and the original pantry cupboards. One of its' many amenities is a magnificent 1915 Glenwood gas stove complete with double ovens, a broiler and a bun warmer in perfect working orderThere are Fisher and Paykel 'Dishdrawers' dishwashers, a Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, a garbage disposal and a reverse osmosis water purification system.
Monterey Carriage House:
The carriage house has 2 bedrooms with queen sized beds and a bath. The carriage house is a complete house unto itself and is very stylishly decorated. Besides its two bedrooms it also has a big living room with french doors and plenty of windows to look out over the ocean and valley, a kitchen, washer and dryer, and bathroom.
Garden:
Located on 4 acres of organic farm land, the yard has extensive lawns and hedges, with plenty of room for the garden dreams of future generations.
