Beautiful Redwood Barrel Home with Ocean Views on Big Sur’s Pfeiffer Point
Turn west off Highway 1 and wind down Sycamore Canyon Road toward the stunning Pfeiffer Beach; before the road hits the beach, turn toward the exclusive gated enclave of Pfeiffer Point. Drive through the gate and climb the private road through Big Sur’s idyllic redwood forest to find an expansive view overlooking the vast Big Sur horizon of peaks, canyons and endless ocean vistas.
The Barrel House sits atop the western side of California’s sweeping coastal ridge, between rolling chaparral, oak woodlands and the redwood forest. The hand-built main house is built from a pair of expansive two-story tall redwood wine barrels. This architect-designed home is a cultural timepiece among Big Sur’s luxury real estate properties.
This 2 bedroom + loft, 2.5 bath, 2,200 sq. ft. home blends rustic charm with ocean views. Through the front double doors, the ground floor boasts an inviting living space, powder room, and open kitchen with wall-to-wall windows displaying panoramic ocean views of Pfeiffer rock. The south wing has an even larger living area with vaulted ceilings and a custom-built floating staircase to a loft area perfect for an office, television den, or play area for the family.
The upstairs primary bedroom is built connecting the two barrels, offering one of the most breathtaking views atop Pfeiffer Point. Upstairs has a second bedroom with a spacious rounded wall and beautiful custom wood-framed windows. The primary bathroom has a double sink, rock tile shower, and large oval tub with room for two to overlook the garden through the full windows. A second full bathroom abuts the loft.
Step outside the kitchen to the wrap-around deck and down to the lawn to lounge or enjoy outside dining in the fresh ocean air overlooking the canyon towards Pfeiffer Beach. Meander through the lush garden of raised vegetable beds, flowering star jasmine, roses, and native sages.
The Guest Cottage is perched up the hillside, accessible through the garden and up steps carved into the bluff. Built from another large reclaimed redwood barrel, the one-bedroom guest quarters has a full kitchen, deck and outdoor dining area also overlooking the ocean.
Several paths traverse the property’s gardens, native oak woodland and redwood forest. A large rustic workshop and storage area, laundry room, and additional storage spaces are directly accessible from the driveway.
The Barrel House was designed by legendary Big Sur architect Mickey Meunnig and built from reclaimed redwood. The sturdy redwood and iron construction offers an array of artistic details throughout the connecting stairs and hallway. You will be charmed.
The property consists of five acres with direct access to the hiking trail to the private beach below Pfeiffer Point. It is among a rare enclave of houses that sit atop the ridge west of Highway 1. This rustic hand-built home is in the heart of the Big Sur wilderness while being just minutes away from local Big Sur restaurants, resorts and other amenities.
LIST PRICE: $3,265,000
