Aerial view of a house nestled in a lush, fog-draped mountain valley at sunset.

Specifications

City: Big Sur
Price: ($100,000,000)
Bedrooms: 11
Baths: 9 (8 full, 1 half)
Sq. Ft.: 8,379
MLS #: 81986529
Property: 149.39 acres
Year built: 1956

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, the famed ~150 acre, Heart of Rancho Rico family compound is on the market for the first time in 60 years. Located just 30 miles south of Carmel-by-the-Sea and within walking distance to the Big Sur community, this Central Coast property with private beach access and 3 houses, is a legacy property without equal. Upon entering the ranch via a discrete, gated, private road, you pass towering trees and cattle to the main meadow at the highest portion of the property, almost 1000 feet above the beach below.

From its ridges you have a 360-degree view including the Santa Lucia mountains and the vast Pacific Ocean. With manicured gardens and fruit orchards, numerous outdoor living spaces, an exclusive road to its own pristine beach, and views that extend over 80 miles down the Big Sur coastline, the Heart of Rancho Rico is truly Monterey County’s unparalleled crown-jewel. From its absolutely breathtaking panoramic views to its easy access to the wonderful selection of area restaurants and attractions, the Heart of Rancho Rico provides the ultimate Big Sur lifestyle with serenity, privacy, and never-ending adventures to explore. Finally, the opportunity is here to acquire one of the rarest offerings in Big Sur/Coastal California history.

Listing agent: Tim Allen @ Coldwell Banker Realty

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Sunlight illuminates a sprawling ranch-style home surrounded by a meticulously landscaped yard and garden, overlooking a distant ocean.

Modern house sits atop a hill overlooking a vast mountain range at dusk.

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Large windows showcasing an interior living space and outdoor views are featured on a stucco exterior wall of a home.

Gravel patio with seating area adjoins a modern home with large windows and a stucco exterior, nestled amongst landscaping.

Built-in wooden seating surrounds a wood-burning stove in a minimalist living room with large windows.

Open-plan living space with vaulted ceilings, wood paneling, and large windows offering stunning ocean views.

High-ceilinged room with wood paneling, skylights, and a large dining table overlooks a kitchen area.

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Long hallway with light-colored walls and patterned tile flooring leads to a living area and sunroom.

Sunlit living room features a curved sofa, a white brick fireplace, built-in bookshelves, and a vaulted ceiling with skylights.

Bright bedroom with vaulted ceilings, a large bed, and sliding glass doors leading to a view of greenery.

Covered walkway with lime green walls and potted plants offers a view into a room with a daybed and hat decor.

Wooden four-poster bed dominates a sunlit bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, showcasing a collection of straw hats on the wall.

Long, low-slung house with wood siding and a large lawn sits against a backdrop of trees and hills.

Rustic wooden house with a steeply pitched roof and large windows is surrounded by lush landscaping.

Open-plan living space with wood floors, beamed ceilings, and large windows, featuring a dining table and kitchen area.

Modern kitchen with wood cabinets, a large island, and a dining area, all illuminated by pendant lights and enjoying natural light from large windows.

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Bedroom with a gray duvet-covered bed, a wood-paneled wall, and a fabric canopy suspended from the ceiling, all under a wood-beamed ceiling.

Bathroom with a freestanding tub, wood-paneled ceiling, and a wood vanity with a concrete countertop, all bathed in soft light.

Two wooden Adirondack chairs flank a small table holding fruit on a deck overlooking a sunset view, all shaded by a pergola covered in vines.

Dining area with a long wooden table and benches, situated in a sunlit room with exposed wooden beams and large windows.

Kitchen with a large wood island, stainless steel appliances, and a wood-beamed ceiling, all enjoying natural light from a large window.

Modern kitchen with light wood cabinets, a large island with a butcher block top, and a stainless steel range hood, all under a wood-beamed ceiling.

Modern kitchen with light wood cabinets, a large island with a butcher block top, and a stainless steel refrigerator, all under a wood-beamed ceiling.

Bedroom with a bed dressed in white linens, situated against a textured wall and featuring large windows offering views of trees and greenery.

Bathroom with a clawfoot tub, a walk-in shower, and multiple windows offering views of nature, all under wood beams.

Bathroom with a wood vanity, toilet, and access to an outdoor patio through French doors, all under exposed wood beams.

Outdoor view of a bathroom with a freestanding tub, accessed through French doors from a patio area, all set against a backdrop of hills and greenery.

Bedroom with a bed featuring a dark gray duvet, situated near a window offering a view of trees, all under a wood-beamed ceiling.

Long, low-slung house with stucco exterior and large windows, illuminated at dusk, sits amidst landscaping and trees.

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Listing agent: Tim Allen @ Coldwell Banker Realty

One Comment

  1. This place is incredible! With those views and all that space, it’s perfect for outdoor adventures. Imagine hosting events there. what a dream! Anyone else feel the same?

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