Located in the elevated Carmel Highlands, Villa Fontana-the former estate of Academy Award winning actress Joan Fontaine-is perfectly perched on the hills above the Carmel coastline, boasting sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and the marine-rich details of Point Lobos. Set on a ~1 acre, Cypress studded lot, the home exudes all the elegance of old Hollywood style and charm, with gallery-like hallways and large entertaining areas. Stunning ocean views can be seen from almost every room and the large, westside decks enable effortless indoor/outdoor living, begging for alfresco dining, morning sunrise coffees, or sunset cocktails. Highlights include a gated entry, 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, 4,712 SqFt of light and bright living space, a detached 2-car garage, a golden-era library with cozy fireplace, and open kitchen with unforgettable ocean views. Live like a movie star every day, exploring all the incredible amenities of the Monterey Peninsula, knowing that your private, coastal haven awaits your return.
For sale
$5,999,000
229 Lower Walden Rd #A, Carmel, CA 93923
4beds
4,712sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence,
Built in 1965
1 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,273/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stunning ocean viewsElevated carmel highlandsCypress studded lotGallery-like hallwaysLarge westside decksLarge entertaining areas
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- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 19, 2025 at 08:07pm
Listed by:
Tim Allen 00891159 831-214-1990,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81994122

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,712
- Total interior livable area: 4,712 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Ocean, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Ocean,Water
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 241241008000
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence,
Materials
- Foundation: Raised, Crawl Space
- Roof: Wood
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public, Solar
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Carmel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,273/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,682,548
- Annual tax amount: $17,471
- Date on market: 2/14/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
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