14 San Clemente Trail , Carmel, California 93923

Auction Date and Time:Bid November 12-18, 2011

Auction Details:Sale Pending

Square Footage:7,179

Bedrooms:5

Bathrooms:5 full / 1 half

Lot Size:12.88 acres

Listing Agent:Carmel Realty Company

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Santa Lucia Preserve Estate     
Timeless masterpiece of hacienda architecture meets private 12.88-acre Carmel Valley oasis. Casual, elegant, spacious and intimate. Seamless indoor/outdoor living and exquisite finishes throughout. Located in the Santa Lucia Preserve, this truly is the Carmel lifestyle enhanced. Enjoy sunny Carmel Valley with the world-class amenities of the Preserve just steps away: golf, equestrian, fitness, pool, guest hacienda and accommodations, restaurant and hiking.

Premier Location. Room to Roam. 
Situated adjacent to San Clemente Creek on over 12 acres of land, this over 7,000-square-foot Arthur Valdes-designed hacienda home merges high-quality construction and seamless indoor/outdoor living. A wooden bridge over the San Clemente and a meandering driveway down to the property's three-acre homeland create a heightened sense of arrival. Designer wrought iron light fixtures from Steven Handelman of Santa Barbara adorn the home throughout. The home is secluded and private, yet located just minutes from all Preserve amenities.

The custom built home delivers on the promise of quality and detail. No expense was spared from construction to completion. Exterior features include Carmel and Cantera stone, hand-applied plaster, a mud set terra-cotta tile roof and copper rain gutters and down spouts. Beautifully landscaped, the back patio and yard is optimal for entertaining large groups or intimate gatherings alike.

Classic Design. Rich Architecture.  
The home features five bedrooms, five full and one half bathrooms, a living room, dining room, library, kitchen, breakfast room, underground wine cellar, six masonry fireplaces and a 3-car garage plus guest parking. High end interior finishes include chiseled travertine and alternating red and white oak plan hardwood floors, Venetian plaster walls, reclaimed beams and trusses from 19th century bridges and barns, low voltage spot lighting and whole-house Lutron lighting and audio systems.

Grand Entrance.  
Enter the home through 2 1/4-inch mahogany double doors with Rocky Mountain hardware and be at once greeted by gorgeous Travertine flooring, an arched entry with beam accents and a wrought-iron light fixture and rows of Cantera columns.

Living Room.  
The heart of the home, the living room is ideal for entertaining. Accentuated by beautiful red and white oak hardwood flooring, the room features a masonry fireplace with iron doors and Cantera mantle and surrounds, an extensive truss and beam ceiling, an intricate custom iron chandelier, entertainment niche, 5.1 surround sound speakers and a wet bar with bullnose granite, pewter sink and U-line icemaker. Dual 10-foot-tall French doors open to the outdoor dining patio, which features a Cantera stone floor, Douglas fir ceiling and beams and an elegant wrought iron light fixture, allowing for seamless entertaining both indoors and out.

Gourmet Kitchen.
The spacious gourmet chefs kitchen blends the design and functionality with top-of-the-line appliances: Travertine flooring, granite counterops, maple cabinets with seeded glass, Viking Pro Series range with six gas burners and griddle plus double oven, a Jenn-Air wall-mounted convection oven and microwave oven, Viking warming drawer, Viking 36-inch refrigerator and freezer, Sub-Zero double vegetable drawers and Viking garbage compactor. The kitchen also features a center granite island with vegetable sink, a built-in workstation with desk and cabinets, a spacious walk-in pantry and a butler's kitchen with sink and disposal, Viking dishwasher, U-line beverage refrigerator, GE Spacemaker microwave and a dum waiter from the underground wine celler. The adjacent breakfast room features a masonry fireplace, Douglas fir ceiling beams and convenient access to the patio.

Master and Guest Beds and Baths.         
The spacious master bedroom features lush carpeting, a substantial masonry fireplace with wood mantle, an exquisite vaulted ceiling with Douglas fir beams and fan and a walk-in California Closet with cedar paneling. Two sets of french doors open to the patio. The master bathroom is an oasis all its own with tile flooring, limestone countertops and vanity, a tub and separate shower.

Each of the home's four en-suite guest bedrooms have lush carpeting, ceiling fans, Douglas fir ceiling beams and walk-in California Closets with dual patio access for Bedroom Two downstairs, back patio access for Bedroom Three and a private patio and veranda for upstairs Bedroom Five.

Library and Wine Cellar.  
Enter into french doors into the library. Red and white oak hardwood flooring, Douglas fir ceiling beams and pecan wood panels accentuate the space while a masonry fireplace with limestone surrounds serves as a dramatic centerpiece to the room. Featuring a patio access, a built-in desk and cabinetry and floor electrical and media outlets, the library is the perfect retreat.

Take an iron spiral staircase down to get to the home's underground wine cellar. Naturally cooled, the cellar features Travertine floor and a custom wrought-iron chandelier, the centerpiece of the room. Built-in wine storage flanks the room.

About The Santa Lucia Preserve: A Legendary, Timeless and Irreplaceable Community  
With history dating back thousands of years, the land that makes up The Santa Lucia Preserve has been safely ushered through the centuries. These 20,000 private acres are nestled in the Santa Lucia foothills and, at over 31 square miles, are larger than the entire Monterey Peninsula.

18,000 acres of permanent nature preserve protects wildlife habitats in perpetuity. Of this preserve, 12,000 acres of the richest natural resources, the Wildlands, are owned by the Santa Lucia Conservancy, and 6,000 acres, the Openlands, are privately owned and under the management of the Conservancy through conservation easement.

The remaining 2,000 acres of The Santa Lucia Preserve include carefully sited envelopes for residences, recreation, and community services. These acres include a Preserve Community of never more than 300 residents, the 250 acre, 18 hole, Preserve Golf Club, over 100 miles of hiking and riding trails, and a private 500 acre Ranch Club, centered around the historic Hacienda.

The Ranch Club 
The Ranch Club embraces an authentically restored 1920s Hacienda and Ranch Guest House, continuing the legacy of ranch style hospitality in 16 comfortable guest accommodations, a great room, the casual elegance of the dining rooms and a madrone shaded patio. Take a stroll through the gardens, or find quiet retreat poolside at the Hacienda swimming pool.

The recreational and natural opportunities flow outward from the Hacienda, just across Garzas Creek, to the Sports Center complex with seasonal grass tennis courts, croquet, horseshoes, bocce, playground, a complete fitness facility and the Polo Pools, renovated from the horseshoe shaped Polo Barns. Beyond the Polo Pools, celebrations take on a flavor of early California in the 75-year old restored Old Barn with its antique bar, dance floor, and rustic charm. Then in just a few more steps, you will find the Equestrian Center with stables, two training arenas, 60 foot round pen, exercise track, and turnout pastures. Beyond the boundary of the Equestrian facility, enjoy fishing, canoeing or a picnic at Moore's 18-acre Lake.

The Preserve Golf Club 
Meandering through ancient oaks, rolling meadows, ponds, and streams, Tom Fazio, one of today's foremost golf architects, designed the championship course against the dramatic backdrop of the Santa Lucia Mountains. Each hole was meticulously planned to be distinctive, as well as memorable for its own personality, constantly adapting to the natural environment by enhancing rather than detracting from it. "It's as if you are going on a grand hike and happen to have a golf club in your hand," said Tom Fazio.

Among the landmark oaks on a knoll overlooking the first tee and the eighteenth green, the 20,000 sq. ft. Clubhouse is the place to begin and end each unforgettable golfing experience. Membership is limited to only 300 equity members, ensuring enjoyment of the inspiration of the course as well as the Club amenities that include a 5 acre practice range, equally appointed men's and ladies locker rooms and lounges with steam, jacuzzi, and private massage treatment rooms, our signature Pro Shop, casual dining indoors or out on the patio, as well as the Clubhouse lounge and library.

Traditions and Gatherings 
The Santa Lucia Preserve celebrates the Vaquero traditions of horsemanship, craftsmanship and style in one of many annual traditions, at The Fandango extravaganza. Members gather with family and friends in the spirit of appreciation at the end of the year at A Holiday Affair. The majestic Redwood Grove provides a venue of grandeur for annual musical events and BBQ's as well as hosts one of the most magical wedding locations in California. The Stocker Cup, Ladies Round-up and Men's Boar Hunt, are among just a few of the Preserve's golfing traditions. Whether celebrating a holiday, family reunion, or simply relishing in the season, members enjoy all of the events and gatherings in the traditional spirit of community with a respect of the history and the mission, vision, and values of The Preserve.

Excerpts from The Santa Lucia Preserve, "Features of the Preserve" brochure and www.SantaLuciaPreserve.com

About Nearby Carmel, California Property
Carmel is a place to get away from it all without sacrificing the big-city offerings of art, theater, music, dining, shopping, spas, and more. Enjoy the outdoors? Walk on the beach, jog along Scenic Road, or choose from numerous golf courses, tennis courts, and area attractions. The grand finale is at sunset when everyone convenes as the sun dips into the deep blue Pacific.

Carmel is heaven for food and wine lovers. The town's charming restaurants, tasting rooms, and gourmet markets offer a full range of cuisine and wine tasting - all within walking distance. You can fine-dine at a number of fine restaurants or eat al fresco at the beach. Enjoy a world-class show at the historic Golden Bough Playhouse, intimate Circle Theatre, famous outdoor Forest Theater, and 700-seat Sunset Center, worthy of top national performances. Rated a top-10 art destination in the United States, you can collect art or just covet art and artifacts at over 100 galleries and antique shops located in one square mile of charming streets and alleyways.

Carmel offers a shopping environment that combines well-known labels with the charm of a European village. The most discerning shopper is sure to find something of great appeal in one of the town's charming courtyards, secret passageways, or curlicue-roofed shops.

Perhaps the most spectacular activities in Carmel are experienced outdoors. Morning, noon, and night, Carmel's white-sand beach is the place to be. At first light, dog walkers, runners, and surfers arrive with a purpose in mind, followed by beach activities and sunbathers in the afternoon.

Excerpts from the Carmel Visitors Guide, www.CarmelCalifornia.com

Disclaimer: This property is listed for sale by Carmel Realty Company (Lic. Broker #01297518) - P.O. Drawer C, Dolores South of Seventh, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921, (831) 622-1000. Auctioneer Frank Trunzo (CA Bond #511522). Concierge Auctions, LLC is the provider of auction marketing services and is a licensed California auction firm (CA Bond #511475) - 777 S Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (888) 966-4759. The services referred to herein are not available to residents of any state where prohibited by applicable state law. Concierge Auctions LLC, its agents and affiliates, broker partners, Auctioneer, and the Sellers do not warrant or guaranty the accuracy or completeness of any information and shall have no liability for errors or omissions or inaccuracies under any circumstances in this or any other property listings or advertising, promotional or publicity statements and materials. This is not meant as a solicitation for listings. Brokers are fully protected and encouraged to participate. See Auction Terms and Conditions for full details.

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