40990 Highway 1, Monterey, CA 93940
40990 Highway 1, Monterey, CA 93940
40990 Highway 1, Monterey, CA 93940
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Kamala Venkatesan

Kamala Venkatesan

+1(408) 807-3483
Listed by Heinrich Brooksher • Carmel Realty Company, DRE#70010280
$6,750,000
Est. payment /mo
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,400 SqFt
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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Home

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,400 sqft

Price per Sqft $4,821

MLS Listing ID ML82056216

Style Ranch

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Year Built 1967

Lot Size 5.000 Acres

Property Sub-Type Single Family Home

Property Description

Perched on a towering 250-foot bluff along Big Sur's rugged coastline, the Cliff House captures sweeping, unobstructed ocean views from nearly every room. Set directly on iconic Highway 1, the property delivers rare privacy and solitude while remaining just 15 minutes to Big Sur and 25 minutes to Carmel. The main residence offers a spacious primary suite with en-suite bath, a second bedroom, full guest bathroom, and a den, all oriented to the sea. A remodeled, 400± sq. ft. detached bunkhouse adds a flexible guest retreat or studiocomplete with kitchenette, full bath, and a private ocean-view deck. A stone fireplace anchors the living room, while modern infrastructure includes Starlink high-speed internet and an off-grid solar power system.

Location

State CA

County Monterey

Area Big Sur Coast

Zoning R1

Rooms

Family Room Separate Family Room

Other Rooms Artist Studio, Den / Study / Office, Storage, Workshop

Guest Accommodations Accessory Dwelling Unit

Dining Room Breakfast Bar, Formal Dining Room

Kitchen 220 Volt Outlet, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker, Oven - Built-In, Oven Range, Refrigerator

Interior

Heating Gas

Cooling None

Flooring Carpet, Laminate

Fireplaces Type Family Room, Wood Burning

Laundry Dryer, Electricity Hookup (220V), Washer

Exterior

Exterior Feature Fenced

Parking Features Off-Street Parking

Utilities Available Individual Gas Meters, Propane On Site, Solar Panels - Owned

View Ocean, Water Front

Roof Type Shingle

Building

Lot Description Grade - Hillside, Grade - Steep

Story 1

Foundation Concrete Slab

Sewer Septic Tank / Pump

Water Private / Mutual

Level or Stories 1

Others

Tax ID 418-171-003-000

Horse Property No

Special Listing Condition Not Applicable

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