$6,150,000

A Premier Setting at Santa Lucia Preserve. Set on one of the most desirable parcels along Rancho San Carlos Road just 3 miles from the Hacienda and 5 miles from the Gatehouse. 43 Rancho San Carlos Road offers a rare combination of privacy, natural beauty, and convenient access to both the vibrant Santa Lucia Preserve and the charm of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Designed by Hart Howerton Architects, the residence draws inspiration from Californias Arts and Crafts tradition and the timeless Prairie Farmhouse. The result is a home rich in craftsmanship and detail, yet light-filled and open to its surroundings. Inside, the homes heart features an open-concept living and dining area framed by expansive views of the coastal foothills. Two inviting sitting areas, each with a wood-burning fireplace, flank the dining space and open effortlessly to a spacious outdoor living terrace perfect for golden sunsets and star-filled nights. A gracious guest wing welcomes visitors at the eastern end of the home, while the private primary suite anchors the west, offering serene woodland views beneath a canopy of mature oaks. Quietly tucked into the landscape, a private study provides a retreat for reflection or creative pursuits, with a second study offering sweeping mountain vistas.