In a secluded valley on the Old Coast Highway to Big Sur on the banks of a year-round meandering stream is this 2.4 acre family homestead.

Bixby Canyon Homestead

The 1600 sq.ft. 3 bed, 2 bath home was lovingly remodeled just a few years ago to the highest standards of craftsmanship with the finest materials. With huge decks and patios and an excellent south-east exposure the land is a rich and productive paradise with fruit trees, gardens and lawns. There is separate studio with deck overlooking the creek, 2 storage barns and a tractor cover.

Set in a sunny clearing with huge redwoods this property is on a private driveway with an electric gate just far enough off the county maintained road for total privacy and seclusion. While the kids can play in the giant tree house the adults can luxuriate in the hot tub. This property is also part of the historic Bixby Canyon Corporation and has access to the private beach just a short stroll away along the verdant creek.

It was in the 1950's that an eclectic group of like-minded bohemians bought the whole of Bixby canyon from the original owners who ran a resort and hotel through the early part of the 20th. century. They divided the flat areas along the creek into 2 or 3 acre parcels and dedicated the mountainous canyon walls and the road to the beach as a private preserve for the use of the property owners.

This early preservation was at the forefront of a movement back to the land inspired by the infamous artists, writers and poets of this area, where fresh clean water is abundant and natural beauty a backdrop to everyday living. It remains today in the same pristine state with over 100 acres of private preserved common land. This property is just 15 minutes from Carmel yet a thousand light years away.

$1,475,000.