13 Rancho San Carlos Rd, Carmel, CA 93923

This predominantly single-story estate stands on its own private ridge-top on 49+ acres and is perfectly situated to maximize spectacular, vast blue sky and unique valley and mountain views within the Santa Lucia Preserve. The premier property is accessed via a long, picturesque driveway and includes an expansive, welcoming front courtyard, extensive terraces for seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining, a fully fenced, level yard with putting green and croquet court, a charming garden with mature citrus trees and separate dog-run. This exquisitely detailed home is filled with natural light and includes breath-taking views from the gracious foyer throughout all rooms - formal living and dining rooms, family room, breakfast room, open chefs dream kitchen, office, billiards room, and mud room. The estate is zoned as full-time equestrian and has room to include a barn, guest house, caretakers cottage and infinity edge pool, if desired. Located only two miles from the Preserve front gate within a most desirable microclimate, this one-of-a-kind property is an oasis of elegance and privacy.