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Carmel Lifestyle, Homes for Sale, Luxury Homes

Vacation Living Full-Time! Carmel, CA ~Open House Sun 11/27

November 12, 2016 Susan Clark

Living room — 26335 Rio Avenue, Carmel, CA Listed by Alain Pinel Realtors, Susan Clark hosting Open House

Open House Sunday 11/27 1:00 – 4:00pm

Offered at $2,199,000

26335 Rio Avenue, Carmel on Carmel Point

Located on the “Jewel” known as Carmel Point, 26335 Rio Avenue is situated on a quiet block that runs parallel to Carmelo between 15th & 16th Avenue. What’s so terrific about this location? It’s by the beach! It’s just a couple blocks from Carmel River State Beach . . .

yet is not in the middle of the “beach going” crowds. The owners loved to walk to town for breakfast and then walk along Scenic taking in the amazing views. Cocktail hour? Mosey over to the Mission Ranch, have a drink, and look out at the lagoon. You might even have a “Clint” sighting!

But what about the house itself? Ok, you’ll be happy to know this is one of the most amazing homes on the Point (as in Carmel Point).

Not only architecturally stunning from the curb, the 3 bedroom, two bath residence provides an easy living lifestyle with superior features and finishes. You say you love to cook and entertain?

Voila! An amazing gourmet kitchen created by Al Saroyan, Carmel’s master builder complete with a pasta faucet on the gas range!

Your guests will enjoy gathering around the kitchen and adjacent living room. Vaulted ceilings, fireplace, surround sound, hickory pecan hand planed floors, plaster finished walls, and lots more!

Romance is in the air for intimate dining in this lovely dining room with a gas fireplace. What a perfect place to serve that gourmet meal to your family and friends or the one you love.

For those that crave having a master suite on the main level – you are in luck again!! This home actually has two master suites one on the main level . . .

And one upstairs with a balcony . . .

Upstairs master with a balcony and bath with a view of the mountains — Upstairs master with a balcony

and a fabulous master bath with a view of the mountains. Can’t you just imagine taking a nice soak in that jacuzzi tub and enjoying the view?

Lovely day for a bath! Upstairs bath with a view of the mountains.

Where’s the bubble bath!!!

Topped off with an European inspired outdoor patio with gas fireplace . . .

Yes, this home has it all so what are you waiting for???? Come by and see it today or call me for a private showing. I’d love to meet you and share my love for Carmel.

For more information on Carmel homes visit my website

StreetsofCarmel.com.

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Carmel Lifestyle, Homes for Sale

I’m So Excited! Stop the Car To See the Quintessential Carmel Cottage

November 4, 2016 Susan Clark

Open House 26005 Junipero Avenue, Carmel CA

Open Saturday 11/5 & Sunday 11/6

1:00 – 4:00 pm Offered at $1,998,000

The quentessential Carmel cottage ~ 26005 Junipero Avenue

I”m so excited to hold this amazing 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath 1,930 SF home open for OPEN HOUSE! For me this is the ideal Carmel home.

It’s very “Carmel” yet it’s almost 2000 SF. It’s like a “cottage” but it’s very much a “spacious home” with room for a formal dining area, fire places, high ceilings, skylights, and a huge (by Carmel standards) master suite.

And for those that love to entertain and test out their culinary chops, the remodeled kitchen won’t disappoint!

And no, the chef shouldn’t be stuck in the kitchen away from the party – this open floor plan allows everyone to enjoy the evening.

Doug Mack, one of our well-known builders, gutted and expanded this residence in 1994. In 2002 the owners then made some additional upgrades by remodeling the kitchen and baths and adding hardwood floors to many of the rooms.

For the man of the house there is an over-sized garage and everyone will enjoy the lovely gardens and patio.

I’m really looking forward to my Open Houses here this weekend . . . I hope you’ll come by to see this lovely home and chat about Carmel real estate. Of course, the best part is I’ll get to see Mikey again!

Carmel Lifestyle, Communities, Pebble Beach Lifestyle

It’s Like Being On A Perennial Vacation? Living the Monterey Peninsula Lifestyle

November 4, 2016 Susan Clark

Living the Monterey Peninsula Lifestyle

Late lunch on Schooner's deck at the Monterey Plaza hotel — Late lunch on Schooner’s deck at the Monterey Plaza hotel

My husband and I moved down here from San Francisco 17 years ago and ever since then, it’s been like we’ve been on a perennial vacation! What ‘s great is you don’t have to put aside a whole week to get away somewhere to become refreshed, relaxed, and replenished – all you need is a few hours! It was our dream to move here for years. Whether you live in Carmel, Pebble Beach, Pacific Grove, or Monterey. Natural beauty and “vacation living” is close by and lots of time spur of the moment!

For instance leaving work this afternoon on a warm, sunny, beautiful afternoon about 1:00pm, I decided to give my other half a call. Being very hungry and about to go grab a sandwich at the 5th Avenue Deli in Carmel, I thought my hubby might still be available for lunch. As it turned out he was just heading home from a round of golf and was delighted to contemplate a lovely Friday afternoon meal at Schooner’s which I suggested would be a great way to end the week. (Of course, as a realtor, my week never really ends and I will be working both Saturday and Sunday- which is the reason I need to constantly sprinkle in “vacation time” when I can get it!)

Susan Clark, enjoying the views of Monterey Bay

My point is – we had an amazing afternoon bathed in sunshine and dining on seafood while scanning the bay for otters, kayaks, and cormorants. Most people would have to drive for hours to get an enjoyable afternoon like this – we only had to drive about 12 blocks from our home.

Allan Freidson delighted in the sea air!

For Allan our lunch was his “19th Hole” having just finished a round of golf. For me it was a nice reward for completing work and errands. I was able to spend the morning getting ads created, preparation for a listing presentation, calls to clients made, and getting prepared for my weekend open houses. I even had time to run by Pac Rep to return my Centennial parade costume!

If you don’t live here and are reading this, consider living in this amazing place. We certainly have never been sorry to have settled in God’s country on the Monterey Peninsula.

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Carmel Lifestyle, Community Events

Carmel’s Favorite Ex-Mayor Rides Again! ~ Carmel-by-the-Sea Centennial Parade

October 30, 2016 Susan Clark

Clint Eastwood getting ready to be in Carmel's Centennial parade. — Clint Eastwood getting ready to be in Carmel’s Centennial parade.

Clint Eastwood is everyone’s favorite mayor of Carmel – no offense to our current mayor, but hey, he’s Clint! When Clint was elected mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea in 1986, he put Carmel on the national map – for those who already didn’t know about our charming village that just turned 100 years old yesterday!

So who else would Carmel invite to be the Grand Marshal of the Carmel Centennial parade. Well, Clint of course!

The whole town turned out to take part in this fabulous community event. There were amazing floats, marching bands, school groups, the girl scouts, theater groups, musicians, dancers, and dignitaries.

clint-stage — Clint Eastwood getting ready to lead the parade on the Wells Fargo stagecoach.

Here’s Clint in the staging area ready to lead the parade! The Sunset Center, our center of performing arts, offered this lovely float.

sunset-center-float — The Sunset Center’s fabulous float

Carmel Plaza is Carmel-by-the-Sea’s only shopping center featuring many restaurants and boutiques. You can also find the Carmel Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center there with answers to all your Carmel questions. They proudly entered this lovely float below.

carmel-plaza-float — Carmel Plaza with its amazing entry

The most fun was to see all of the community organizations turned out in their 1916 best! Since I was in the parade, these photos are of everyone getting organized in the parade staging area.

chamber — The Ambassadors of the Carmel Chamber of Commerce representing the business women and men of 1916! What fun we had dressing up!

suffragettes — The Carmel Women’s Club as Suffragettes

The Red Cross of 1916 as depicted by a community organization

I loved watching these very well organized and adorable kids from the Carmel River Elementary School.

North Monterey County High School sent a fabulous marching band.

It is quite an amazing thing to be in a parade and quite a thrill. Usually I am watching on the sidelines like these folks.

I’m not sure who had more fun those marching . . .

The Carmel Chamber of Commerce ambassadors rounding the turn-around at Monte Verde and Ocean

or those watching. In any case, it was a fun-filled day.

Let’s not forget that Carmel was settled by artists, poets, actors, and bohemians so they were also well represented.

The Wizard of Oz cast with a young understudy of Dorothy — The Wizard of Oz cast with a young understudy for Dorothy

Shakespeare in the park played by Phyllis Davis and her husband.

Those of us in the parade got a kick out of comparing our costumes.

L-Susan Clark, Cammie Jones, Whiz Lindsey

The parade ended with a lovely lunch at the Sunset Center and then cake (in the shape of our office) at our Alain Pinel Realtors office on Junipero between 5th & 6th.

I hope everyone enjoyed this fun day! If you weren’t able to be there, I hope these photos will give you a little taste.

susan-office — Susan Clark ~ Carmel Realtor from 1916 in front of Alain Pinel Realtors

After being in real estate for many years, I find every client has their own story,. So whether you’re living in 1916 . . . or 2016, let’s find YOUR happy ending!

Susan Clark, Realtor

All posts by Susan Clark

Vacation Living Full-Time! Carmel, CA ~Open House Sun 11/27

I’m So Excited! Stop the Car To See the Quintessential Carmel Cottage

Carmel’s Favorite Ex-Mayor Rides Again! ~ Carmel-by-the-Sea Centennial Parade

Susan's Musings by the Sea