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Living The Dream: Five Real ‘Big Little Lies’ Luxury Homes

From a historic estate to a rural ranch, Monterey, California, has many to offer

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109 Via del Milagro, Monterey, California

Zak Freedman
109 Via del Milagro, Monterey, California
Zak Freedman

HBO’s "Big Little Lies" finale Sunday night shines a spotlight on its star-studded cast, which includes Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, and Shailene Woodley.

Throughout the season, however, the show, based on writer Liane Moriarty’s bestseller, also features a different type of star: The scenic Monterey County in California, where the miniseries is set, and the stunning real estate portfolio owned by those "perfect" housewives.  

For fans of the show, below are a few listings currently on the market in Monterey that come with complimentary picturesque Pacific vistas and ocean breeze.

109 VIA DEL MILAGRO

Listing Price: $3.795 million

109 Via del Milagro, Monterey, California

Zak Freedman

Known as Casa de Maria, this property is a magnificent estate home in the gated community of Pasadera. The luxurious Mediterranean home is nestled on a hilltop lot with panoramic views. With over 7,855 square feet, five bedrooms and six baths, this home features warm plank wood flooring, designer lighting, custom cabinetry and a connoisseur’s dream wine cellar and tasting room. The master suite has a sitting room with a fireplace, two private verandas, a luxurious bath and spacious his-and-hers closets. The house also offers indoor-outdoor living from multiple covered terraces, a resort-like pool and spa, and an outdoor kitchen. Several private verandas provide stunning views in every direction. A private guest casita is situated off the inner courtyard.

7805 MONTERRA OAKS ROAD

Listing Price: $3.995 million

7805 Monterra Oaks, Monterey, California

Zak Freedman

This Mediterranean estate is situated on one of Monterey’s most picturesque home sites. The 6,500-square-foot house offers four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths, a chef’s kitchen, cherry cabinetry, top-of-the-line appliances and a butler’s pantry. The master suite includes a sitting room, fireplace, his-and-hers designer closets and a spa bathroom. You can invite friends to party downstairs in the music/dance studio, game room, or 10-seat movie theater. In addition, the home comes with a 1,500-bottle wine cellar. The 3.47-acre property also has a backyard with a heated outdoor kitchen, a TV circular gas fire pit with seating for 20, a putting green and stunning ocean views.

1552 CYPRESS DRIVE

Listing Price: $25.75 million

1552 Cypress Drive, Pebble Beach, California

Wayne Capili

One of only five properties located along Pebble Beach’s famed 18th hole, this four-bedroom, five-and-half-bathroom house is the first non-Mediterranean style home built in Pebble Beach, which presents a historic opportunity for its next owner. Offering stunning views of the links and Carmel Bay and a short stroll to The Beach Club, Casa Palmero and The Lodge, this property features a master bedroom facing the ocean with access to the back patio, a formal living room overlooking a brick patio with ocean and golf views, and lush gardens with a variety of roses, hybrid teas, and lavender.

3163 Del Ciervo Rd

Listing Price: $37.9 million

3163 Del Ciervo Rd, Monterey, California

Carmel Realty Company

This nine-acre classic estate was designed by San Francisco Architect Germano Milono. The 11,903-square-foot main residence features three bedrooms suites, a formal living room, a large library and a sweeping expanse of Pacific Ocean, Carmel Beach, and Pescadero Point views. The property also includes an infinity pool overlooking the ocean blends with the horizon and anchors two separate structures—a Cabana and a pool-side guest house. Professionally designed landscaping wraps around the patios while the ocean views invite outdoor living and year-round sunsets.

RANA CREEK RANCH

Listing Price: $45 million

Rana Creek Ranch, Carmel-By-The-Sea, California

Carmel Realty Company

If estates or beach houses don’t appeal to you, try this 14,000-acre ranch, which has six bedrooms, six full and two half bathrooms, along with agricultural buildings and a 2,900-foot private airstrip. The property also comes with 12 legal parcels and 350-400 Black Angus cattle. This private ranch is seven miles from Carmel Valley Village and 19 miles from Carmel-by-the-Sea and the world famous Pebble Beach golf links.

 

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