Inside a $15 Million California Home With Sweeping Views of the Pacific Ocean

If you’ve been searching for your own perch above the Pacific Ocean, look no further.

Known as Le Cap du Roc, this 2.8-acre property sits on a bluff above the Carmel Highlands’ Rocky Point, offering sweeping views of the ocean and 400 feet of waterfrontage. The single-level spread was originally built in 1991, but has since been modernized with additions like automated shades for the expansive windows and radiant heated flooring to keep out the coastal cool.

While the most appealing aspect of the 3,416-square-foot pad may be its location—it sits within the gated community of Sea Meadow—the architecture and amenities are nothing to scoff at. Passing through a sheltered courtyard, you arrive at the arched entryway, which deposits you into the fireplace-warmed living spaces. Nearby, the kitchen was designed for serious gourmands: There’s an induction range, two Wolf ovens, a Sub-Zero fridge, and two dishwashers, in case you’re the kind of chef who uses a lot of dishes during prep.

The common spaces flow into the pad’s three ensuite bedrooms. The primary is outfitted with a private patio, an onyx-finished bathroom, a spacious walk-in closet, and a fireplace across from the bed. (There are five fireplaces in total.) Throughout the home—which is listed for $15 million with Tim Allen at Coldwell Banker Realty—you’ll encounter walnut doors, oak floors, plaster walls, and Arcadia aluminum windows.

Outside, the garage is crowned with a living roof, bringing the surrounding landscape further into the property. A stone hot tub sits just outside the primary suite, and there’s a wind-protected dining area so you can entertain outdoors without worrying about the Carmel climate. An outdoor fireplace is tucked away in the courtyard, and there’s even a separate fire pit at the edge of the coastline. Stone steps lead you down to a private cove from which you can test the waters.

If you’re not familiar with the Carmel Highlands, the landscape may ring a bell if you’ve seen the film Basic Instinct. Sharon Stone’s character, Catherine Tramell, lived there, in a house that’s part of a massive $91 million compound that hit the market back in August. Real-life luminaries have also called the area home: The Grammy-winning composer Alan Silvestri bought a property there in 1989, and he listed it about a year ago for $16.8 million.

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