2431 Sherwood Cambria, CA 93428
3 Beds
4 Baths
2,788 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,788 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,253
Subdivision Cambria
MLS Listing ID NS-26216446
Style Mid Century Modern
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 4
Year Built 1968
Lot Size 4,792 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Property Description
Set directly above the Pacific on Cambria's Marine Terrace, this 1968 residence was designed by Warren Leopold, an artist, craftsman and architectural designer whose story is intertwined with the creative culture of Big Sur. His vision is evident throughout: poured in place exposed aggregate concrete, redwood, stained glass, skylights and unexpected hexagonal spaces designed around light, nature and the ocean.
Here, the Pacific is never simply a view. It becomes part of the house.
Expansive new dual pane windows frame more than 180 degrees of coastline. Wraparound decks, a protected courtyard and private concrete stairs to the tide pools create an extraordinary connection to the water.
Inside, kitchen, dining and living spaces flow around the view. Built in seating, fireplaces, redwood detailing, stone and slate surfaces, and distinctive stained glass incorporating thin slices of agate lend warmth and character.
Three ensuite bedrooms offer distinctive spaces. The upper level primary suite is reached through a dramatic stained glass lined turret and features wraparound windows, a domed skylight, fireplace, ocean view soaking tub, office and walk in closet. Downstairs, a second ensuite bedroom has a fireplace. A separate living area with an additional ensuite bedroom, laundry, living space and private entrance offers flexibility for guests and extended stays.
Outside, Monterey cypress, secluded patios, ocean view decks and the protected bluff setting offer privacy and an intimate connection to the coastline.
Near the gateway to Big Sur and down the coast from Hearst Castle, the setting evokes an earlier, more romantic chapter of coastal California.
The home maintains an active vacation rental license, recently renewed by the owners. Cambria's spacing restrictions limit new vacation rental approvals, making this an especially valuable attribute.
Offered at the same price at which it last sold on the open market in 2024, this is an opportunity to acquire one of Cambria's most distinctive oceanfront residences at an exceptional value.
This is not a conventional coastal home, and it was never intended to be. An original expression of Big Sur architecture, bold, unconventional and deeply connected to its setting, 2431 Sherwood Drive offers something that cannot simply be recreated.
Location
State CA
County San Luis Obispo
Area Camb - Cambria
Interior
Interior Features 2 Staircases, Beamed Ceilings, Built-In Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Granite Counters, In-Law Floorplan, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
Heating Forced Air
Cooling None
Fireplaces Type Living Room, Master Bedroom
Laundry Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Pool None
Community Features Biking, Dog Park, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Horse Trails, Park, Preserve/Public Land, Watersports
View Y/N Yes
View Ocean, Panoramic
Building
Lot Description Landscaped, Sloped Down
Sewer Public Sewer
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