Monterey Real Estate Update
Here is a real estate update for Monterey for the first quarter of 2013. The Monterey real estate market continues to see positive trends in 2013. Neighborhoods described are: Monterey Peninsula, Big Sur, Carmel, Carmel Highlands, Carmel Valley, Monterey, Monterey/Salinas Highway, Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach.
Carmel-by-the-Sea is a 1.1 square mile quaint coastal enclave village built amongst a magnificent forest, perched along the Pacific Ocean. Many would describe Carmel as a magical, whimsical fairytale like place showcasing enchanting cottage style architectural homes, astonishing ocean vistas with white sand beaches, and a vibrant coastal ambiance. Carmel-by-the Sea was founded in 1906 by Frank Powers and Frank Devendorf and incorporated as a city in 1916. The one square mile village is bound on the west by Carmel Beach, on the north by Pescadero Canyon, on the east by Monterey St., Forest Ave, and Ladera Dr., and on the south by the Carmel Mission.
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is located along the Pacific Coast of Central California, just south of Monterey Bay. Founded in 1902 and incorporated in 1916, Carmel-by-the-Sea is situated 120 miles south of San Francisco, 70 miles south of San Jose, 350 miles north of Los Angeles, and 26 miles north of Big Sur.
The abodes of Carmel are an architectural mixture of storybook English cottages, Swiss Alpine chalets, and uniquely Carmel style building design. No two homes are alike, a refreshing change from the typical suburbia lifestyles. The village of Carmel-by-the-Sea resembles a miniature version of Europe. It is not improbable to see to a bereted Parisian saunter out of one of the captivating, Euro-themed bistros. Meander a few blocks down Ocean Avenue to Carmel’s sandy beach and the view is pure California, a rugged Pacific coastline spangled with rocky outcroppings, ghostly cypress trees and the electric green slopes of the famed Pebble Beach golf course.
A privileged few call Carmel home, with a population of approximately 4081 citizens, 847 dogs, and 2285 households. A survey done in 2008 reveled that approximately 37% of the residences within the city limits had full time occupancies, the balance of residences are vacation homes. Carmel-by-the-Sea has all the offerings of a big city without the commotion. Enjoy world class art galleries, theater, music, dinning, and breathe taking site seeing all within walking distance of each other. Exclusive global travelers are unlikely to encounter another place that has so much to offer and is so memorable.
The enchanting village is a lively collection of exclusive inns, almost a 100 art galleries, hundreds of boutiques, small bistros and gourmet restaurants. For locals, part-time residents, and visitors, Carmel is a public resort whose membership fees depart from a range of hotel rates to some of the highest mortgages in the world. A property situated on Scenic Drive overlooking Carmel Beach that was built at the turn of the last century by M.J. Murphy originally sold for $100 with $5 down, but sold in the new Millennium for $8 million. Yes there were upgrades along the way but as us Realtors say…
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Pebble Beach is located in Monterey County on the Monterey Peninsula. It is bordered by Carmel-by-the Sea to the south, Pacific Grove to the north, the City of Monterey to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Big Sur is approximately a 30 mile drive south on scenic State Route 1. Santa Cruz and San Francisco are approximately 45 and 120 miles to the north, respectively. The Zip code for Pebble Beach is 93953 and the telephone area code is 831.
Fifteen minutes from Pebble Beach is the Monterey Peninsula Airport, which has direct flights to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Denver, Phoenix and Las Vegas. The Monterey Jet Center , a private Fix Based Operator is also located at the Airport.
Pebble Beach, California
A drive through the private enclave community of Pebble Beach and the Del Monte Forest along 17-Mile Drive is one of life’s few unforgettable visual experiences. Few drives will ever be as magnificent or memorable. The collide of coastal rugged natural splendor, emerald fairways of seven world famous golf courses, and magnificent architectural mansions is a site to behold. One not need be a golf fanatic to appreciate the harmonious marriage of golf course geography and coastal majesty in and around Pebble Beach.
The well traveled two lane 17 mile drive has seen many years of activity. Once a trail in which covered wagons carried guests from hotels to picnic grounds along Pebble Beach over a 100 years ago. Though a century has passed, some things remain timeless in this enchanted forest. Still today, tourists continue to enjoy the 20 stops along 17 Mile Drive and enjoy vistas of the restless sea. Golf continues to be the number one sport of the area for over 80 years.
From the legendary Lone Cypress to the famed eighteenth green of Pebble Beach Golf Links, your trip along 17- Mile Drive will leave you spellbound. Spectacular Pebble Beach estates punctuate but never overwhelm the picturesque shoreline. Discover nature’s treasures as you explore the serene majesty of Del Monte Forest home to a fortunate few Pebble Beach citizens. Here you’ll quickly experience the magic of a legendary scenic tour that’s home to, Seal and Bird Rocks, Fanshell Beach, Point Joe, and the colliding currents of the restless Sea. When your storybook tour is complete, an unforgettable dining experience awaits at one of the many gourmet restaurant as you contemplate purchasing a home in Pebble Beach.
Pebble Beach is not deemed a city but rather a corporation owned by the Pebble Beach Company. Pebble Beach is a unincorporated community in Monterey County. Approximately 4,531 residents experience the privilege of living in the Del Monte Forest and behind the private gates of Pebble Beach. Pebble Beach is considered a very affluent community which is home to many retirees and sophisticated business entrepreneurs.
The exclusive community of Pebble Beach has few businesses apart from those owned by the Pebble Beach Company (except the golf courses, Stevenson private school, one gas station, and a deli), most of the very exclusive estates are hidden behind mature trees within the Del Monte Forest. The ambiance of Pebble Beach is quiet, secluded, and romantically foggy. The community is home to many famous people including Al Bernardin (inventor of the Quarter Pounder,) Clint Eastwood (actor-director,) Greg London (singer-actor-impressionist,) George Lopez (comedian,) Alan Shepard (astronaut,) and Charles Schwab (stock broker.)
Residents of Pebble Beach pay homeowner’s fees for road maintenance and property taxes to Monterey County. The area is also partly administered by the Del Monte Forest Foundation, a non-profit organization designated by Monterey County and the California Coastal Commission, and comprising a volunteer board of 12 members working to preserve the open space within the Del Monte Forest. Except for two representatives of the Pebble Beach Company, all must be property owners and residents of the Forest.
The public schools serving Pebble Beach are Carmel High School, Carmel Middle School, and River School, all located in Carmel, and Forest Grove School, Pacific Grove Middle School, and Pacific Grove High School, all located in Pacific Grove. Pebble Beach is also home to Stevenson School, a coed half-boarding, half-day private high-school. The high school runs alternative radio station KSPB, which broadcasts BBC World Service when students are not operating the station.
Access to Pebble Beach Real Estate is available at five guard gates in Carmel or Pacific Grove the entry fee is $9.50 fee per vehicle. The community of Pebble Beach is comprised of 5 areas or sub-divisons each with it’s own ambiance and special characteristics. The five sub-divisions are as follows:
178 Lodge
179 Upper Forest, Sheppard’s Knoll, Ocean Pines
Prices for estates in each sub-division of Pebble Beach can vary greatly, ocean view and ocean front property will command top dollar. Homes with both golf course and ocean vistas are spectacular and highly desired by many home buyers. Explore the characteristics & lifestyle of each sub-division and quickly find Pebble Beach homes for sale in each area by clicking the links above.
Bringing vintage coastal style into your bedroom is a way to either dress it up or down. It’s a salute to the coast and will bring a traditional or antiqued feel to your contemporary bedroom.
To achieve all this you don’t have to be a world renounced interior designer either. Pulling colors and images directly from the ocean, combined with bright whites, emphasized with natural woods, navy strips, and a few antiqued accessories is basically the gist of it. This post will help you get some great ideas for each area of your bedroom from the choice of linens to your bedroom floor finish.
The Bed
In any bedroom the style and design of the bed can really set the stage for the entire look and feel of the room. It may seem too easy but the trick is to keep your linens crisp and white and use pillows or a foot blanket as accent pieces. Going for navy strips or just a plain navy print will help create a coastal feel.
If you own a sailboat or know someone who does, get a hold of a sail and get custom slipcovers bed skirts constructed. This will make a great nautical statement when paired with navy stripes and it also brings a piece of a ship into the room!
Choosing the right type of bed frame and headboard also plays a major part in the look of the bed. Pairing traditional metal bed frames or antique garden gates as a headboard with antique side tables looks great in these guest rooms.
When working with classic coastal color schemes in the room such as blues, sea grass green, and yellows there is no need to be overly nautical. For a simple look, try an antiqued solid wood bed frame with posts paired with traditional coastal colors to achieve the desired feeling.
Floors, Walls and Ceilings
Wood, wood, and wood! Aging your home and adding a “ship like” and vintage feel is achieved with wood and is probably the most essential part of any nautical theme. There are a few choices for finishing the floor but if you can custom order wide planks it will really bring a vintage feel. To age and add extra history to your floors, get them professionally distressed with an antique finish.
Bright white wood paneling is perfect for a coastal feel on the walls. Another idea is to leave intricate framing exposed to play with the early American architecture design. A unique design which would definitely add extra character to your bedroom is using wood exterior shingles on one wall to make the space appear as though it was an addition to the original home. Notice the wood detailing on the ceiling in this picture, as it also adds a wonderful feel to the room, almost as if you are down on the second floor of a ship.
One of our favorite details in many vintage coastal homes is their use of exposed beams. In modern homes you can get these types of beams installed and they do not have to be functional in the framing of your home. It would be a small renovation which would make a big impact! Make sure to shop around for your beams. Often historic properties are taken apart piece by piece and the pieces of old wood and large beams are auctioned for sale.
Accessories
Weathered wooden pieces will enhance the rustic theme in any room. If you love antique shops, shopping for bedroom accessories is where your trained eye will come in handy. Try adding a large weathered pine or cedar chest to the end of your bed or even a large beach wood tree trunk as a coat rack. A stack of antique suitcases adds extra storage to the bedroom and acts as a memento of the spirit of travel that has always drawn people to the coast.
If you happen to come across a great weathered wooden bowl use it in your bedroom. Fill the bowl with shells, pieces of beach glass or any other type of keepsake from the sea then place a few small candles on top. This elegant coastal piece is not only beautiful but is fun to consistently add to.
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Situated on a bluff overlooking Edgartown Harbor, this house commands one of the most spectular views in all of New England! Edgartown is located in Martha’s Vineyard, one of the most popular vacation destinations in all of the U.S.
The residence includes a 6 bedroom main house with a patio overlooking the harbor and the property also includes a separate 2 bedroom guest cottage with its own living room and half kitchen as well as a large family room with big screen TV, pool/ping-pong table, recumbent bike and stairmaster exercise equipment.
The owner is a member of a number of private clubs in Edgartown which offer golf, tennis, fitness and other services. Arrangements can be made for guest usage, subject to payment of appropriate guest fees.
PROPERTY DETAILSSingle Family Home with 3 levels
8 bedrooms, 8 baths, 4500 square feet
Bedrooms:
Queen, Queen, King, King, Queen, King, Queen, and King
(12 guests maximum)
Nearest Airport:
Martha’s Vineyard Airport
13 minutes by car
View from Property:
Situated on a bluff overlooking Edgartown Harbor, this house commands one of the most spectacular views in all of New England.
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Welcome to Spectacle Island, your own 5 acre Island where you are the only inhabitant other than the native wildlife. With a new Post and Beam home, this luxurious island compound is completely unattached from the mainland and is equipped with satellite TV, Reverse Osmosis for fresh water and a generator and solar capability for power to 
live in comfort on your own.
The home is fully furnished with antiques to create an open cottage feeling. The body of water where Spectacle Island Estate resides is called Frenchman’s Bay and the private Island is nestled in a group of smaller islands. Fully equipped with today’s amenities, the property provides an entertainment room with a large screen projection Television, DVD, and Satellite Dish. A large Jacuzzi tub in the master bath enhances the peaceful surroundings and allows you to fully relax. There are five buildings on the island which include the utility building, boathouse, bunkhouse, original house, and the new post and beam. Additionally there is a wrap-around covered porch with 360 degree ocean views. This is a one-of-a-kind property and retreat a mere 10 minutes by boat away from Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. With hosts available to cater to your requests, what could possibly get in the way of pure relaxation.
For more photos of the island and the area, and for further information, please visit us on the web at www.spectacleislandmaine.
With its breathtaking views of the crystal clear blue waters of the Bay of Banderas Pacific Ocean, the natural lush beauty of the Sierra Madre Mountains, the Marietas islands and the Puerto Vallarta Skyline, Casa Kalika oozes ultimate relaxation, contemplative vibes, simple yet elegant living, and is sure to be the of choice for the weary traveler.
Set inside the gates of the Four Seasons Punta de Mita on the Ninth fairway of the famed Pacifico Jack Nicklaus golf course, Casa Kalika provides guests with both a 
coveted location and a private oceanfront setting. A safe haven for travelers, Punta Mita offers high-end infrastructure, 24/7 Security and world-class amenities such as two Jack Nicklaus Golf courses, tennis courts and eight miles of sandy white beaches with two beach clubs for private Residents.
Casa Kalika was built in a contemporary tropical “Palapa style” with modern Balinese influences, by Architect Guillermo Michel Renteria, one of the most talented emerging Architects from Puerto Vallarta. Built with traditional, natural and organic local materials, this impressively restful 10,000 square feet Private Villa captures fluid transition between unrestricted spaces and nature‘s beauty.
Upon entering Casa Kalika, guests are taken away by the peaceful serine views throughout the entire house . The spacious open Living room Palapa thatched roof, infinity pool, golf fairways and the Pacific ocean invite you to experience the vacation of a lifetime in a home away from home. Whether you are relaxing in one of the five master suites, lounging under the open Palapa living room, sipping a margarita at the adjoining wet bar, swimming against the stream of the ocean front infinity salt water pool, working out in the air-conditioned gym, enjoying a cup of espresso in the state of the art kitchen or dining under the stars on the ocean view roof terrace, Casa Kalika gives a sense of continuous intimacy mixed in with organic living.
With all the amenities of the Punta nature come the necessary amenities for modern living in a hot climate. With air conditioned rooms, wireless internet service, satellite television,a collection of over 850 movies and animation movies, free local telephone service to Mexico, the US and Canada, docking stations for your iPod, and a stereo sound system throughout the main areas of the house, Casa Kalika captures every amenity needed.
Enjoy the highest level of service and amenities at this wonderful retreat. The villa comes equipped with a staff of 5 that provide the attentive yet unobtrusive service that the best Mexican beach resorts are known for. Our cook will cater to your culinary desire and our Estate manager and concierge will accommodate your every need to make sure your visit is full of leisure, comfort and adventure. There are a variety of restaurants, services and activities in Punta Mita. Indulge yourself with in-villa spa services or participate in the adventures of whale watching, sailing, surfing, kayaking, fishing, scuba diving, zip lining, or horseback riding. Enjoy the natural wonder of this tropical paradise.
You may experience the local color and flavor of the nearby Mexican villages or simply improve your skills at the art of doing nothing. Whatever activities you choose, you and your family will create memories to cherish for a lifetime during your stay at this beautiful Villa. With it’s attention to details, friendly service ,and tranquil living, Casa Kalika caters to those who value both the Sophisticated and the Natural on a high level of Excellence.
For more information, visit the Casa Kalika page on 3rd HOME @ http://tinyurl.com/3vqqrvj
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