When the weather gets hot, I look forward to days at the beach and trying to keep it cool. While I generally view beachfront homes as a vacation getaway, this newly built, custom home in the Sea Ranch makes me want to move in full time.
Designed by Builder/Architects John Schmidt, Tomas and Don Olsen, this house takes its cue from Don Olson’s International Style aesthetic. According to reviews, Olsen is a modernist in the tradition of the German Bauhaus designers of the 1920s, who opt for white over wood, stucco or concrete.
While you don’t get that from the outside; it actually looks like many of the homes in the Sea Ranch with the shingled exterior and boxy style, the interior tells an entirely different modernist tale.
The clean lines, white walls, and a custom granite countertop in the kitchen are just the beginning to what this luxury estate has to offer. After a little bit of research, it turns out that this house is part of a set of three homes that were originally being slated to be sold together – either as a (really big) family compound, or possibly a company retreat. But, an asking price of $8.2M may have made that a hard sell, and now they’re available on their own with a fairly reasonable HOA fee (which covers security) of $214/monthly.
But semantics are boring – what caught my eye about this house is how well it uses the space, the vertical grain fir and hemlock cathedral ceilings, and the fact that you can see the ocean from every room in the house. That alone makes the 2.7M price tag well worth it (if you have 2.7M to spend, that is…). If you’d like to see what stunning ocean views look like from a fully custom home, scroll through the gallery…
Custom Beachfront Home Just Listed For 2.7M in The Sea Ranch
134 Waters Edge Close, The Sea Ranch - $2,750,000
3 beds, 3 bath, 2,563 square feet. Year built: 2017.
Fire pit. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International)
Well, I was going to start with the exterior as usual, but this ocean view deck with a custom black sand travertine gas fire pit was too good to pass up. Scroll to see the house...
Exterior. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International)
This house doesn't look all too different from most of the estates in this area that feature an ocean view, but that changes really fast when you step inside. Before we do that, let's see another view of the house to show how sizable it truly is. Click to see what I mean...
Exterior view. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International)
From straight on, it looked like a smaller beach cottage. But when you step back a bit, you can tell it has a whole lot more to it. This shingled exterior is nice, but scroll through to take a look inside...
Kitchen. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International)
In general, I try to start the tour at the entryway, even if that's not the first image in the listing. But this kitchen with the custom granite countertops, Sub-Zero under-counter wine fridge, and the artisan sink are pretty much everything a kitchen should be. Oh, and look out the window; there's the ocean. I could set up a cot here and be happy. Click to get a better view out the window...
Kitchen. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International)
The sink fittings are all Kohler, but I don't think they'd get much attention when you're looking over your shoulder to take in the ocean view outside. Scroll to check out where this kitchen leads...
Kitchen with view to living room. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International)
The kitchen, living room, and dining area are all part of this open space floor plan. This is also one of the best view of the vertical grain fir and hemlock cathedral ceiling, as well as...the ocean. This vantage point makes it feel like the house is actually in the center of the sea. Click to see the dining room...
Dining room. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International)
This dining area is a good setting for either casual or more formal dining. Because of the view, it's a good choice for either. Scroll to go into the living room...
Living room. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International)
I can't decide if I'm more impressed by the granite wall that houses the fireplace and big screen TV, or the oversized custom windows that give you something more relaxing to look at. Click for another view...
Living room. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International)
When you're seated over here, the living room looks almost cozy. Gas insert fireplaces are always a good idea, as they tend to heat the room up evenly - a big plus when you're near the ocean where even a summer day can get chilly. Scroll for one more vantage point...
Corner window - living room. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International)
If cozy gets boring, you can take a few steps over to sit by this custom corner window and enjoy the view. Click to see more...
Corner window - living room. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International)
...literally, see more. The designer was not stingy with the windows at this estate. I imagine it would be the best seat in the house during a lightning storm, too. Scroll to see what else there is to do besides just look out the windows...
Sliding doors to patio. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International)
Heading back to the dining area, there's a set of doors that go to the patio. After all, what good is an ocean view if you can't experience the ocean air, too? Click to see what enjoying the outdoors by the ocean here looks like...
Patio. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International)
This patio does scream 'business retreat' - but I think it's just a matter of how new it is. The outdoor kitchen/barbecue set up is a good addition. Scroll to get another view...
Patio. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International)
Here's a view of the outdoor sitting area. There's more than just couches though, click through to find out...
Spa. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International)
A 7 foot in-deck step-in cedar hot tub is there for those chilly afternoons, or just when you want to relax. Scroll to head back inside and see where you'd lay your head when it's time to sleep...
Bedroom. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International)
This bedroom has the requisite view of the ocean, an en-suite bathroom, and a custom walk-in closet. Both bedrooms are set up to be master bedrooms, so this avoids any wrangling over who gets the bigger room. Click to view the bathroom...
Bathroom. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International)
The bathroom is as clean and streamlined as the rest of the interior. It's not without its comfortable amenities though, scroll to see...
Bathroom. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International)
There's a White Matte Elise 5 soaking tub which is placed strategically to give you a view of the ocean. When they stated that you can see the ocean from any room in the house, they meant any room. Click to peek into the other bedroom...
Bedroom. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International)
Here's another one of the master-sized bedrooms; it looks like there are windows on every side, letting in ample light during the daylight hours and giving an unobstructed view of the stars at night. But if you're not ready to go to bed yet, there's another place to relax outside that we haven't seen yet. Scroll to see it...
Fire pit. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International)
This is a West-facing ocean view deck, and it's fitted with a custom black sand travertine gas fire bowl. Click to see how it works best...
Fire pit. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International)
...as part of the sitting area where you can sit and view the sunset over the ocean while staying toasty in the chill evening air. Scroll to see one more view of this sitting area...
Fire pit. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International)
This is certainly a million dollar view. Or, a 2.7 million one...
fire pit. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International)
This is a West-facing ocean view deck, and it's fitted with a custom black sand travertine gas fire bowl. Click to see how it works best...
