UNDER CONTRACT! Taktsang A Stunning Temple Home In the Heart of Big Sur

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Hwy 1 Big Sur, CA 93920
$25,000,000
2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 9.5 Acres

UNDER CONTRACT!!

TAKTSANG BIG SUR is a temple of a home at the very epicenter of the temple of nature that is Big Sur. Resting on a 9.5 acre private promontory of land jutting out from the very center of Big Sur’s majestic coast, this home of glass, stone, wood and concrete offers continuous mind blowing views both up and down Big Sur’s most dramatic and beautiful stretch of coastline.

Inspired by a monastery high in the Himalayas of Bhutan, eclectic creative Richard Clements originally built the structure intending for it to become the most extraordinary hotel lobby on the planet. When a hotel did not materialize, renowned Big Sur architect Mickey Muennig oversaw an extensive remodel in the 1990’s which made the house into the full fledged residence it is today.

Constructed in 1970, the home’s “great room” is anchored by massive concrete angled pillars rising from the thick radiant heated concrete floor between them. Rising from the living room floor is a massive two story stone fireplace with an open perimeter loft and glass pyramid ceiling portal that feels as much a piece of sculpture as it is a geo-technical marvel. Here, on either level of the glassed in great room, south coast sunrises and horizon sunsets could lead to stargazing from bed through the glass ceiling, waking up to the breathing of whales, watching condors soar by the windows, and bathing in the pure spring water which flows into the house, on any given day.

Upstairs, the open kitchen is centered around a wood burning stone fireplace and a family table from which one again may look up or down the the Big Sur coastline, depending on which side of the table one chooses. All of the modern appliances serve the kitchen although their placement is so subtle as to not be noticed. This of course makes perfect sense when the kitchen has views of this caliber.

Walking north from the kitchen through a glass lines hallway, one enters Muennig’s master wing. Floor to ceiling glass and windows make up the ocean facing walls, complimented by a concrete fireplace and sunken tub centerpiece in front of them. A walk-in steam shower highlights the black stone double vanity bathroom, while the opposite corner of the bedroom which touches the mountain has been transformed by skilled stone masons into a meditation cave, which can double as a movie theater. Outside, decks and patios and terraces and paths lead through beautifully landscaped gardens to even more unbelievable views…on the way to the hot tub, the outdoor shower, or the nearly one acre flat upper parcel with its ocean facing amphitheater, gorgeous sculpture gardens, and potential building site should additional square footage be required.

Welcome to Taktsang Big Sur.

Please note that the property being sold consists of 3 separate and contiguous parcels which together comprise approximately 9.5 acres. The three Monterey County Tax Assessor Parcel Numbers are: 420-221-022, 420-221-029, and 420-221-023.

Mike Gilson CalRE#01749833
831.915.0903
Junipero 2 SW of 5th | PO Box 350, Carmel CA 93921
00:00 Introduction
00:34 Interior
00:46 Primary Bedroom View
01:19 Interior Two Story View
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Everyone involved in dreaming, designing and building this house into reality has to be so proud. I’m just awestruck by the beauty !

barbarajackson
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The person who filmed this is terrific. They documented the beauty of this place to perfection.

mariarohmer
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very lucky people to be able to live in a home like this,

philipmountfield
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An amazing piece of architecture that truly takes advantage of its beautiful surroundings. Every room has its own private vista. A beautiful use of materials that age and blend with the landscape.

noworriesimfijian
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Wow! I remember this home when taking a side trip to Big Sur from one of our Tahoe ski trips. It is truly to me the most desirable home I have ever seen (and that was from the road!) Seeing the videos just confirms it!

cruisingal
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What a truly outstanding residence. The design/build is complemented by the amazing site. 👏

blueman
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Wow what a beautiful home and that master bedroom is my dream bedroom..this house is a work of art and as a professional artist I’d know!

Jillysmom
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Wow! Beautiful structure. Taktsang means "tiger's lair" which (I presume) comes from the Tibetan monastery name. Very few houses on this incredible stretch of coastline and none so deserving to be there, truly a beautiful place to meditate.

davidblack
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Wish we had a guided a tour, learn more about the home and it’s build.

SF_Native
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My dream home, and 9 acres!! So it can be built out to be a retirement home/retreat for me and my family & friends.

MariaPNW
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Taktsang, echos of a long-gone era only the very rich can afford to remember.

debralegorreta
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Nice but can they get Domino’s delivery there ???

savagecub
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A stunning home. I would desperately hope the contractors / architects did a thorough and accurate geological and seismic assessment prior to construction.

listofromantics
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I haven’t been to Big Sur for about ten years. This home is simply elegant and precious.

KohalaLover
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If I win the lottery definitely buying this and offer it to people for weddings as cheap as wedgewood for venue.

ayhrhish
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Wondered what this house looked like when driving by. Insane price.

sloanNYC
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Go w/ video footage only, the photos that are interspersed are distracting and mar the presentation of the property.

blakeaaron