174 Carmel Riviera Dr

Snuggly situated behind gorgeous tall hedges on Carmel Highlands' Riviera, this contemporary home has stunning ocean views. Watch whales and colorful sunsets from any of the second story rooms. HBO's Big Little Lies was filmed just down the street.

The 5-bed, 4-bath, split level features grand up-stair spaces: large kitchen opening to the dining area, family room and kitchen nook all capped by high vaulted ceilings. The floor is a combination of hardwood and slate. The kitchen features granite and tile countertops, LG stainless refrigerator with lower freezer compartment, 5-burner gas cooktop, Bosch dishwasher and Dacor oven. There is a large marble island for food prep with multiple cabinets and drawers for storage.

There are 3 Carmel Stone fireplaces throughout the house in the family and living rooms as well as in the downstairs parlor. Also on the upper level is a large living room, grand master suite, his and her baths, one with a Jacuzzi tub and the other with a stall shower and topped off with large closets.
The lower level has a parlor play area, 4 bedrooms, one of which has a built-in office set-up, a second master suite, 2 baths and a large laundry and workout room. The 3-car garage has a convenient entrance into the lower level.

The back yard features a path through lush gardens, 2 waterfalls and is high-lighted by 4 gorgeous, red-barked Marina Madrones..

The home has access to a homeowners' association private beach where you can visit tide pools and watch seals, otters and others play. Watch the whales, entertain on the large ocean-view deck, enjoy the comforts of the meticulous and ample spaces and live the good life on the Carmel Highlands' Riviera.