$4,295,000

Rising above the highest point within Bay Ridges private gates, this 2.63-acre estate is offered up for sale with its own gated entry and exceptional privacy. Expansive vistas include Carmel Valley and the Santa Lucia Mountains out to the Pacific Ocean. Showcasing the scenery, this updated Craftsman-style main residence offers open trussed ceilings, hardwood floors, plaster walls, and central A/C. A spacious kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and butlers pantry opens to a scenic deck, while the primary suite includes a walk-in closet and spa-like bath with a soaking tub. Living is easy in the Monterey sun with multiple outdoor living spaces. Cool off in the sparking pool or warm yourself at night around the fire pit. Entertaining spaces abound with a bocce court, pergola-covered dining and lounge areas, a full kitchen including gas and Santa Maria-style grills with a pizza oven rounding it all out. The detached guest house with a kitchen and full bath adds flexibility while two spacious 3-car garages allow for abundant parking and storage. A porte cochere, generator, and numerous upgrades complete this special property. Experience quiet mornings, lively dinners, and sunset evenings surrounded by stunning views of the Monterey Peninsula.