Acacia - European Gated Estate

Experience your own private and luxurious European estate with all the charm and amenities included with living in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. This stunning ivy covered home with slate roof and rustic wood shutters is located on a private 3/4 acre, gated compound just a short stroll from shops and restaurants. Tucked away in a peaceful environment bordering the Mission Trail Nature Preserve, the home features cathedral beamed, hand-hewn pine ceilings inspired by the design of a ship’s hull. The space The home offers expansive, thoughtfully designed living spaces that blend old-world craftsmanship with modern comfort. Cathedral beamed ceilings, radiant heated limestone and wood floors, and multiple carved fireplaces create a warm, elegant atmosphere throughout. The layout includes 3 bedrooms plus a flexible den or 4th bedroom, along with inviting living, dining, and family areas that open seamlessly to the outdoors. Stone patios, lush gardens, and a separate writer’s cabin provide additional space to relax, entertain, or unwind in complete privacy. Guest access Access is easy and private via a gated entry, offering both security and seclusion. Guests have full use of the property, including on-site parking, with a short, pleasant walk leading directly into downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea and nearby trails at the Mission Trail Nature Preserve. Other things to note Experience your own private European-style estate in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Set on a rare 3/4-acre gated compound just a short stroll from downtown shops and restaurants, this ivy-covered home with slate roof and rustic shutters blends timeless charm with refined comfort. Nestled beside the Mission Trail Nature Preserve, it offers a peaceful, secluded setting with lush gardens and meandering stone pathways. Inside, cathedral beamed ceilings inspired by a ship’s hull, radiant heated limestone and antiqued oak floors, and multiple carved fireplaces create a warm, elegant atmosphere. The home includes 3 bedrooms plus a den or optional 4th bedroom, and 3.5 bathrooms, including a private primary suite with limestone fireplace. French doors open from the main living spaces to beautiful outdoor patios, complemented by three exterior fireplaces and a charming redwood writer’s cabin with its own fireplace and patio. A truly rare offering combining scale, privacy, and location—now available as a luxury vacation rental in Carmel’s storybook setting. Bed configuration: 3 kings, 1 queen.