Home | Monterey County | Carmel | 93923 | 25987 Mission St
MLS: ML81985695 | Status: Sold | Price: $2,700,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 3
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 1,574 | 8,000 | 1951 |
An architectural gem just up the street from downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, Banyan House is the first home designed by Mark Mills in Carmel. After Mills was an apprentice at Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin Fellowship from 1944-48, Banyan House was financed by Mrs. Clinton (Della) Walker, the owner of Frank Lloyd Wright's only seashore designed house ever built, and sold to Mark Mills' father. From 1954 to 1957 Mark lived in the house, which is a significant example of Wrightian principles or organic architecture combining the use of "desert masonry" with local building materials. Other highlights include a custom iron gated entry, living room with fireplace, geometric windows flooding the spaces with natural light, and meticulously manicured grounds with pathways to explore. Mills' imaginative design skill at successfully integrating such an abstract plan comfortably into its landscape setting is very much in keeping with the Carmel tradition. With gorgeous woodwork and interesting details around every corner, this architectural innovation is a work of art and ready for its next loving owners to enjoy for years to come.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML81985695 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Dining Room | Dining Area |
| Family Room | No Family Room |
| Fireplace | Free Standing, Living Room, Wood Burning |
| Cooling | None |
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition, Shingle |
| Foundation | Slab |
| Style | A-Frame |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Carport, Garage: 0 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | Carmel Unified |
| High School District | Carmel Unified |
| Water | Public |
| Zoning | Residential |
Tim Allen
Coldwell Banker Realty
License #: 00891159
Phone: (831) 214-1990
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel River Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.33 mi | 9 |
| Carmel High School | public | 9-12 | 0.88 mi | 10 |
| Carmel Middle School | public | 6-8 | 1.34 mi | 7 |
| Monte Vista | public | K-8 | 3.09 mi | 6 |
| La Mesa Elementary School | public | K-8 | 3.34 mi | 7 |
| Monterey High School | public | 9-12 | 3.54 mi | 8 |
| Community High (Continuation) School | public | 9-12 | 4.09 mi | N/A |
| Forest Grove Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.41 mi | 6 |
| Pacific Grove High School | public | 9-12 | 4.45 mi | 10 |
| Pacific Grove Middle School | public | 6-8 | 4.67 mi | 9 |
| Robert Down Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.94 mi | 8 |
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