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John Saar Properties
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C A R M E L VA L L E Y n less than 30 days, this impeccably remodeled, 2 bedroom condo sold for asking price. The seller chose John because of his great photography and focused advertising campaign. She was elated to be moving so quickly. Once again, superior marketing made the difference. John had other potential buyers for the condo that did not respond quickly enough. There are plenty of buyers in this market. If you are considering selling please call John. 831.622.7227
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G OLF C OURSE & O CEAN V IEWS This 2 bed, 2 bath executive beach home, remodeled with Brazilian Cherry floors, granite, marble and slate, faces the PG golf course and the ocean at Point Pinos. Floor to ceiling windows offer unparalleled views. 7,000 sq.ft lot is ideal for entertaining with large backyard and huge redwood deck overlooking white water vistas. Take the elevator or stairs to the 950 sq. ft. master-suite with commanding views. Approved building plans for 1 bed, 1/2 bath, 400 sq. ft. addition. John Saar
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Permit #164 Salinas, CA
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First time ever for sale. Just 8 scenic miles from Carmel-by-the-Sea you enter another world. Meander from Hwy 1 down a gated, harmoniously landscaped driveway on this very special flag lot which opens to a large, of oceanfront peninsula, yet a very private sanctuary. This exquisite location on a low promontory, only a few feet from the rocky shoreline, is protected from storm waves by the perfectly placed reef. The views north and south along the coast from the delightful understated home are extraordinary. In front of you is a tidal playground of Otters, rock fish, Abalone & sea birds $6,775,000
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DOMINANT IN BIG SUR SALES & EXPERIENCE... John Saar Properties is the premier marketing team of properties in the Carmel Highlands & Big Sur. Selling Big Sur takes local knowledge. We have four agents that are homeowners in Big Sur and combined we have more than 100 years of Big Sur experience. We support each other so we can respond quickly and competently to a potential buyer’s needs. Please refer us to buyers and sellers interested in the area. Your trust in us is greatly appreciated and we will follow through with the best job possible.
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Permit #164 Salinas, CA
Rancho Panacea ABOVE PFEIFFER BEACH
Rancho Panacea A variety of unforeseen circumstances have combined to provide for the unexpected availability of one of the most spectacular properties in all of Big Sur — America’s most majestic and magical community. Rancho Panacea is offered for sale for the first time in forty years, at a price which is millions less than its intrinsic value. The grandeur of the view of nearly fifty miles of the world-renowned Big Sur coastline is accented by the intimacy and power of many different white-water views from the tranquility of the expansive lawn, including stunning, direct views of the sand on legendary Pfeiffer Beach, which is just a short walk away. Pfeiffer Beach was one of the locations used for the Academy Award-winning film, The Sandpiper, starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. The kaleidoscopic 360-degree purview of this sublime fifteen-acre treasure on Clear Ridge includes panoramic vistas of the Santa Lucia Mountains, inspiring sunsets into the ocean and astonishingly dramatic moonrises above nearby Mt. Manuel to the east. Another striking feature of the landscape is Pico Blanco, which the Esselen Indians considered to be a sacred mountain. Clear Ridge derives its name from usually being bathed in the sun during the times when much of Big Sur is blanketed in fog. That priceless mystical view of the clouds, below, is otherworldly. A wide variety of wonderful animals, including deer, foxes, bobcats and wild turkeys, freely roam the serenity of the land. Eagles and rare Condors soar above; and whale-watching from the lawn is superb. Historic Rancho Panacea is a portion of a Spanish Land Grant, and is within the original 1869 Homestead claim of Big Sur pioneer and cattle rancher, Michael Pfeiffer. Today it adjoins the magnificent Los Padres National Forest, near the pristine Ventana Wilderness. The forested slopes on the east side of the property that descend to a canyon include an enormous oak tree, adjacent to the road, which was made famous by George Sudworth when he described it, individually, as a notable specimen in his landmark book, Forest Trees of the Pacific Slope (1908). Stately Redwoods and evocative Monterey Cypress trees also embellish the rolling hillsides of Rancho Panacea. The owner of this dazzling property on a private, gated road was granted a Coastal Development Permit for a large main residence and garage, with space for two cars and a motorhome, as well as a caretaker’s house and garage. The infrastructure is already in place, including underground utilities and phone lines, septic system and a 15,000-gallon storage tank with water from the community system. There are no “comps” that bear any relevance to this remarkable property, which is so extraordinary in so many ways. Rancho Panacea is truly unique, and fully lives up to its name. This is a very rare opportunity, for the discerning person who understands the things in life that really matter, to own a world-class piece of Mother Earth, and finish developing this very private sanctuary to fulfill his own dreams. See www.johnsaar.com for 9 photos and www.realestatebigsur.com for 18 photos
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Permit #164 Salinas, CA
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New Listing in the Highlands This security gated 7,900 sqft, 5 acre estate is the finest, close-in, Big Sur property to hit the market in recent memory. The estate, just past the Carmel Highlands and next to Otter Cove, commands 100's of acres of dedicated wilderness, perfect for horseback riding, hiking or complete solitude. This very private, secure property has the feeling of sanctuary yet experiences the vastness of 180° ocean views & the vastness of its protected wilderness. $7,500,000
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Permit #164 Salinas, CA
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Permit #164 Salinas, CA
CLASSIC NEW YANKEE POINT HOME This exceptional, brand new custom home enjoys a spectacular oceanfront setting with sensational, panoramic, whitewater views from Yankee Point south to Big Sur. Located along the Carmel Highlands coastline just 4 miles south of Carmel, the Mediterranean residence is built for luxurious living and private entertaining. It offers the finest in interior and exterior custom finishes and appointments with attention to detail. $7,950,000
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R ARE T RIPLE C ROWN W INNER This is the finest home for design, price & location from HWY 1 to Pasadera. On 1.5 private, view acres, this beautifully crafted 4 fireplace, 3.5 bath, 3,661 sq ft, gracious estate In York Hills has superb views of the mountains, golf course and valley below. Exquisite, expansive rooms throughout include the foyer, formal living & dining room, family room, master suite & a delightful, happy & bright kitchen & breakfast nook. This is a traditional home at its best. $1,800,000