The Mercury News

An extraordin­ary opportunit­y to create the home of your dreams in Monterey

- By Monica Lander CORRESPOND­ENT

A two-acre hilltop property at 11395 Saddle Road (outlined in white) — includes approved house plans — is located in the gated Bay Ridge residentia­l community in Monterey. $1,849,500. Coldwell Banker, Darcy Maciel, 831-206-0129, darcy.maciel@cbnorcal.com.

The views sweep across the Monterey Bay to Santa Cruz from high atop the southern hills above Scenic Route 68. Here you will find an extraordin­ary opportunit­y to create the home of your dreams.

A 2-acre hilltop property at 11395 Saddle Road and its approved plans for almost 12,000 square feet of living space including a two-level home and guest/caretaker cottage is located in the gated Bay Ridge residentia­l community. A potential haven for a car enthusiast with its proximity to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the plans also feature almost 3,500 square feet of garage space including a four-car, eight-car, and single-car garage.

One of only 113 residentia­l lots located on the 400-acre developmen­t, it is located just 10 minutes from downtown Monterey and the unparallel­ed beauty of the Monterey Peninsula and beaches, and nearby Carmel, Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove.

Properties in Bay Ridge range from about 1.7 to 15 acres. Bay Ridge is surrounded by 17 dedicated open space areas and is also adjacent to several conservati­on areas which means you are embraced by gorgeous open space and lots of privacy.

The private gated driveway leads to this Saddle Road property perfectly positioned to maximize the captivatin­g and unobstruct­ed panoramic views. The plans include an almost 11,000-square-foot, two-level home with about 6,900 square feet of living space on the upper level with four en suite bedrooms and two additional half bathrooms.

There is a library, living room with fireplace, formal dining room, and gourmet kitchen with butler’s pantry. A morning room and family room with fireplace has access to the outdoor terrace.

An elevator and stairway provides access to both levels and outdoor space with a view terrace and covered patio that also has a fireplace.

Meanwhile, the lower level, street level, is currently designed for play with an indoor pool, game room, pool lounge, fitness room, sports bar and lounge with fireplace, arcade, and sauna. There is also a bathroom and dressing room, and additional storage room.

A four-car garage, about 1,157 square feet is attached to the main home.

An almost 1,000-squarefoot detached caretaker or guest cottage is also included in the plans. This cottage features one bedroom, one bathroom, kitchen, living room with fireplace, dining room and laundry.

An eight-car garage is attached to the guest cottage and includes a wet bar, office and storage. Add another single-car garage, and you have an additional, more than 2,300 square feet of prime automobile storage ideal for any private collection.

Los Altos Architect Scott Stotler of Stotler Design Group Inc. designed this exclusive compound. He is known for his designs of high-end custom homes throughout Silicon Valley and Northern California. For the past 30 years he has designed hundreds of grand estates in exclusive neighborho­ods including the private Cordevalle Vineyard in San Martin and in Los Altos Hills.

The property is on a gentle slope dotted with mature oak and pepper trees, and already includes four water service connection­s with set meters. Retaining walls and perimeter fencing are also already in place.

Bay Ridge’s exclusive location high above sea level at about 1,100 feet elevation, gives the home sites the opportunit­y to take advantage of some fabulous views of the Monterey Bay from Mt. Toro, the Salinas Valley, Carmel Valley, the Santa Lucia Mountains and several golf courses.

The property is quiet and secluded, but close to so many amenities including the Monterey Airport, fine dining, cafes, boutiques, golf and outdoor recreation including numerous golf courses, the Nicklaus Club-Monterey, a course designed by Jack Nicklaus, the Laguna Seca Golf Ranch, Pebble Beach, the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, mountain biking trails, Fort Ord National Monument and, of course, the beaches. Price: $1,849,500

Where: 11395 Saddle Road, Monterey Listing Agent: Darcy Maciel 831-206-0129 darcy.maciel@cbnorcal.com Coldwell Banker

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11395 Saddle Road is one of only 113 residentia­l lots located on the 400-acre Bay Ridge Community and features breathtaki­ng views.

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