There’s nothing like waking up to ocean views — especially if you’re nestled in a 4,650-square-foot architectural masterpiece with a mystical portal that delivers the sound of the ocean right to your bedroom.
This 5-bedroom residence in The Sea Ranch, CA, was originally crafted by renowned architect Carson Bowler in 1972, then thoughtfully updated by Obie Bowman in 1997. Now on the market for $8 million, the home was designed with true ocean fanatics in mind, explains listing agent, Pattie Lawton, of Sotheby’s International Realty.
“A delightful, corrugated tube — a ‘mystical portal’ — runs through the home and brings in the views and sounds of ocean waves into a very special bedroom,” she says.
The one-of-a-kind feature is billed in the listing as an “enchanting auditory retreat.”
A serene retreat
A grand entrance with stately pillars and rustic log timbers welcomes visitors, and the ground floor includes a flawless, entertaining-ready space.
The entire home was created to celebrate its serene surroundings, while optimizing contemporary living. The meticulously planned layout includes a chef’s kitchen, an elevated dining room with a fireplace, a capacious great room with a fireplace, plus a game room, sauna, wine cellar, private lounge, office space, generous decks, and a hot tub.
Lawton says that when Bowman renovated the home and added 850 square feet in 1997, he kept modern lifestyles in mind while still honoring Bowler’s original vision.
“That included a new recreation level,” Lawton says of Bowman’s addition. He “completely upgraded the functionality and structure and added so many beautiful details — like standing-seam, copper cladding. However, the classic Sea Ranch style of Carson Bowler — with its modern, minimalist design — still shines through.”
Luxury-meets-bohemian aesthetic
In the kitchen, you’ll find granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and slate flooring. Adjoining living and lounge areas open onto the deck. A main bedroom includes multiple custom touches, from copper-lined bookcases to a spa bathroom with a sauna.
Almost every room features breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and adjacent cove. A private cove in the secluded, 1-acre backyard offers fishing and abalone diving opportunities.
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“The home is that perfect blend of luxurious, bohemian, and modern — and so spacious, making it ideal for families, art collectors, architecture enthusiasts, and of course, vacation homeowners,” Lawton says. “Anyone who wants to live the California coastal dream will love this home. … The entire town is made up of inspiring architecture.”
Indeed, the town of The Sea Ranch is the product of architectural pioneers who erected timber-frame, modern structures designed to honor the beauty and serenity of their surroundings. The Sea Ranch stretches along 10 miles of Sonoma County’s coastline. This 3,500-acre community offers 55 miles of hiking trails through majestic redwoods, 60 miles of private roads for biking and scenic drives, as well as a private airstrip. Three recreation facilities for residents feature heated pools and sports facilities.
