We often think of movie sets as places created specifically for a film, but throughout the history of movies and television, homes have been used as movie sets as well. Clint Eastwood starred in Play Misty for Me, and the home used for filming is now on the market for $11.9 million. The movie was a turning point in Eastwood’s career, and the home, used to shoot the final dramatic scene, also earned its claim to fame.
This is the charming garage of the house with textured beige stone walls to pair with the glass panels of the garage door. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the concrete slab walkway that leads to the main entrance of the house topped with white trellises. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the spacious living room with comfortable light gray cushioned sofas to match the light tones of the beige walls and cathedral ceiling. These are then contrasted by the sleek black fireplace. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This angle shows more of the skylights above the dining area. This also shows the wide hardwood flooring that complements the beige walls. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a closer look at the formal dining area a few steps from the living room. It has light beige cushioned chairs to match the bright ceiling with skylights. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This angle shows that the kitchen is housed in the same large open room as the living room and dining areas. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This view of the kitchen shows the beautiful beige countertop of the kitchen island that matches with the beige cathedral ceiling. The dark cabinetry of the kitchen matches with the dark exposed beam of the ceiling. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
By the edge of the kitchen island is this informal dining area and breakfast nook with a small round wooden table with a clear view of the ocean through glass walls. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The informal dining area beside the waterfall kitchen island has comfortable cushioned chairs surrounding a round wooden dining table that matches well with the hardwood flooring. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the primary bedroom with a dark wooden four-poster bed that stands out against the light beige walls and arched ceiling with exposed beams that hangs a ceiling fan in the middle. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This other view of the primary bedroom features the sleek black fireplace across from the bed topped with a wall-mounted TV. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a cozy and homey bedroom with transom windows that bring in natural lighting for the beige shiplap ceiling with exposed beams over the comfortable bed flanked with table lamps. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This bed has large glass walls that afford a sweeping view of the scenic ocean and the lush landscaping just outside. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a simple bedroom with a beige bed that has white sheets to match the beige walls and ceiling complemented by the hardwood flooring. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the primary bathroom with a large bathtub inlaid with the same beige material as the walls. This is placed on the far wall under the window. Beside this is the floating modern vanity with lighting underneath. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This other bathroom has a light gray vanity that matches with the frame of the mirror above that has an attached wall lamp. Next to this is the glass door of the shower area. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This simple bathroom has a light gray vanity with beige countertops that blend with the walls next to the glass-enclosed walk-in shower area. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This view of the viewing deck shows its two tiers that maximizes the beautiful scenic view of the rocky ocean cliff view. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The patio has a lovely sitting area surrounding a warm firepit shaded under tall trees with a nice background view. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The viewing deck and patio has charming wood plank flooring with a light tone to match the exterior walls and railings complemented by the beautiful scenic ocean view. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The viewing deck of the house has lovely railings that provide safety as well as maximize the view of the cliff over the ocean. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the beautiful sweeping view of the Pacific Ocean afforded by the two-tier viewing deck of the house. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Clint Eastwood has a knack for dramatizing real-life experiences. In the case of Play Misty For Me, it was a few experiences friends had dealt with. One friend was a d.j. who enjoyed reading poetry on the air. The other was an actress that had an obsessed fan.
He built a story of a d.j. who read poetry on the air and a caller that fell in love, and then obsession, with him. The final scene in the movie is not a happy ending. The obsessed woman viciously stabs the d.j. because she caught him with another woman. He pushes her in an attempt to defend himself, and she falls through the glass door and off the cliff.
After the movie was filmed, the homeowner continued to live in the Carmel home for over 30 years. It was finally sold, and the next homeowner spent $2 million renovating the home. The home received new flooring, high-end materials, and needed updates. It was also professionally decorated, which allows breathtaking views to take center stage.
The Home
The home is set on 1.25 acres of rugged California coastline, and the estate is gated for privacy and security. It’s smaller than the typical Hollywood mansion, at 2,781 sq ft. It has an airy coastal cottage feel that works perfectly for its size. It has three bedrooms and three baths, and the guest house has one bedroom and one bath. Most of the walls are classic white, and the floors are blonde hardwood.
Combined with the open floor plan, skylights, and large glass walls, the home is exactly what a beach cottage should look like. It’s simple and understated but still feels luxurious. The ceilings are white wood with exposed beams. The master bedroom and dining area have arched ceilings to create more visual interest.
My favorite part of the home is the two-tier deck. If you love the outdoors and ocean views, there’s nothing better than having lots of comfortable seating to enjoy the coastline. The deck is made of white wood plank flooring with white wood railings. Cable railings are used as well, providing safety while maximizing the view and the airy feel of the home.
The Neighborhood
Carmel is a town unlike any other. Dogs are welcome in business establishments, high heels require a permit, and the town itself is only one square mile. It has no street lights and no home mail delivery. While the style isn’t for everyone, it certainly fits in well with the timeless craggy coast and the abundance of wildlife.
The plan for the city has always been ” a village in a forest overlooking a white sand beach”. It has certainly maintained its goal with a small-town rustic charm that many find surprising given the affluence of the residents.
Jon Dykstra owns an interior design company in North Vancouver, British Columbia. He's fascinated by architecture and interiors. He also enjoys gardening at his "house in the burbs" and "homesteading" at his off-the-grid boat-access cabin.
Combine all that with a love of writing and Homestratsophere.com was born. He balances his working time between running his interior design company, working on his off-the-grid cabin and publishing homestratosphere.com.
