Home | Monterey County | Carmel | 93923 | 26320 Scenic Rd
MLS: ML81903466 | Status: Sold | Price: $29,000,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 4 /1
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Acres Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 /1 | 3,700 | 0.551 | 1951 |
In 1951, visionary architect, Frank Wynkoop, designed and built an iconic oceanfront home in Carmel which is recognized worldwide as The Butterfly House. Featured in Architectural Digests AD100, A Century of Style, ADs, Most Beautiful Rooms in the World, & Thames and Hudsons 50 Most Iconic Architectural Masterworks in America. This winged icon, having gone through a massive renovation and restoration by acclaimed designer Jamie Bush, has been celebrated as a landmark architectural treasure, living art, & a near perfect example of mid-century architecture. The Butterfly House is just one of five true oceanfront properties in Carmel and one of the largest, incorporating its own beach and cove. A warm and inviting home with pool, hot tub, fire features, & extraordinary living space. Set amidst an ever-changing display of marine life, The Butterflys unique and special connection to nature and its beautiful surroundings brings joy, perspective, & happiness to all who experience it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML81903466 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-in Closet, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor |
| Bathrooms | Double Sinks, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Stall Shower - 2+, Stone, Updated Bath(s), Primary - Oversized Tub, Half on Ground Floor |
| Kitchen | Countertop - Stone, Exhaust Fan, Pantry |
| Appliances | Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Water Softener |
| Dining Room | Dining Area in Living Room, Dining Bar |
| Family Room | Other, Separate Family Room |
| Fireplace | Gas Burning, Gas Starter, Other Location, Outside, Wood Burning |
| Flooring | Hardwood, Stone |
| Laundry | Tub / Sink, Inside |
| Cooling | None |
| Heating | Fireplace, Radiant |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Flat, Other, Tar/Gravel, Rock |
| Foundation | Brick/Mortar, Combination, Concrete Perimeter, Slab, Reinforced Concrete |
| Pool | Heated, In Ground, Other, Pool/Spa Combo |
| Style | Custom |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Electric Car Hookup, Enclosed, Gate/Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Garage: 1 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | Carmel Unified |
| High School District | Carmel Unified |
| Sewer | Other, Public Sewer |
| E.V. Hookup | Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts) |
| Water | Public |
| Zoning | R1 |
Shelly Lynch
Carmel Realty Company
License #: 01217466
Phone: (831) 277-8044
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel River Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.49 mi | 9 |
| Carmel High School | public | 9-12 | 1.62 mi | 10 |
| Carmel Middle School | public | 6-8 | 1.99 mi | 7 |
| Monte Vista | public | K-8 | 3.64 mi | 6 |
| La Mesa Elementary School | public | K-8 | 4.08 mi | 7 |
| Monterey High School | public | 9-12 | 4.12 mi | 8 |
| Community High (Continuation) School | public | 9-12 | 4.40 mi | N/A |
| Forest Grove Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.75 mi | 6 |
| Pacific Grove High School | public | 9-12 | 4.83 mi | 10 |
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