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Carmel Lifestyle

FROM RUINS TO RENAISSANCE: REVIVING FLANDERS MANSION IN CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

If you’ve been living on the Monterey Peninsula or even visiting the Monterey Peninsula and the Carmel area for some time, you’ve undoubtably heard about the Flanders Mansion. This is a historic home located in Hatton Fields in Carmel that is owned by the City of Carmel. The problem has been that the City can’t decide what to do with it. There have been ideas and attempts to find a way to restore this incredible home back to its former glory, but so far nothing has worked.

Enter Mike Buffo who has submitted a proposal to the City to become its curator and has great plans to guide the renovation and create an educational and artistic center to benefit our community. Mike, a videographer/producer and owner of House of 8 Media, has a well thought out plan that I would like to share with you. 

In the short video below, my interview with Mike will explain the plan and also give you inside glimpses of this wonderful treasure, the Flanders Mansion. Enjoy!

From Ruins to Renaissance

To show your support of Mike Buffo’s plan to conduct a feasibility study at no cost to the City and to become the curator of Flanders Mansion, sign the petition here.

Susan Clark, realtor at Carmel Realty Company, 831-320-6801

Call me for all of your real estate needs. I’d love to talk with you about your goals, dreams, and desires.

Carmel Lifestyle, Holidays

Holiday Events in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Smuin Christmas Ballet

It’s beginning to look a lot like Holiday Time in Carmel!  

The village is dressed in glitter and lights and the famous Tree Lighting on Ocean Avenue has already happened. But have no fear that you’ve missed all the holiday celebrations – one of Carmel’s most anticipated events is happening this weekend! Every year San Francisco’s Smuin Ballet graces the Sunset Center with their “fiercely festive”  Christmas Ballet. It’s been a favorite of mine (and yes, my husband’s too!) for years. We never miss a performance.

Smuin Ballet in white

The 2022 edition of the Christmas Ballet returns December 9th and 10th with an evening performance Friday night and a matinee on Saturday. The Smuin ensemble will thrill and delight with a dazzling program of ballet, contemporary, character, Broadway jazz, and tap.

So, let’s ring in the holidays with Smuin’s “The Christmas Ballet“. Every performance is brimming with “sublime classical ballet set to carols and show-stopping contemporary works” danced to pop music favorites. The choreography is by Michael Smuin as well as inventive premieres by up-and-coming dance-makers. Every year new dances are added as well as bringing back old favorites. It will certainly be a treat for all ages. My husband and I usually go to the matinee which I love. I not only get to enjoy the ballet, but get to see all the excited faces of future ballerinas in the audience. Usually little girls about 8 years old in their pretty dresses and tutus.

Smuin Ballet

See you there for a “yuletide spectacular” that’s been called “sheer joy”!

White Christmas

 

 

Smuin Ballet

Carmel Lifestyle

Summertime, Summertime in Carmel-by-the-Sea ~ July Newsletter

SUMMERTIME, SUMMERTIME

Summertime, Summertime, sum sum summertime  . . .

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Do you remember this ode to summertime? What memories come up for you? Please share!

For me it was heading to the beach, not a care in the world, feeling the warm sun on my face and the sand between my toes.

Wait, I can still do that now! Yea!

Whatever your summer wishes and dreams are I hope you are on your way to making them come true.

Pebble Beach Golf Links Photo taken by Bob Borden“

“I wish to begin again on a daily basis. To be born again every day is something that I try to do. And I’m deadly serious about that.” – Bono

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For those of you who are actually thinking about real estate and not just summer fun, now is a great time to buy or sell. 

Let’s talk, after all, I don’t have to go far to get my toes in the sand, and I’ll be here!

Open House 

2 NW 3rd Av & Junipero

7/9 Saturday 2:00-4:00pm – 7/10 Sunday 1:00 – 4:00pm

.    Two bedrooms,  One bathPrice Offered at $1,595,000

856 sq. ft ~ Lot size 3200 sq. ft.

 www.carmelcottagebythesea.com  

Nestled in a hidden garden in the picturesque village of Carmel-by-the-Sea, this charming two bedroom, one bath English cottage is situated just steps to downtown, restaurants, and shopping. Lovingly remodeled it boasts a recently updated kitchen perfect for cooking and enjoying a good meal with a big farm sink, porcelain counters, gas range, Saltillo tile floor, inviting dining area and peek of the ocean! The renovated bathroom is a dream with spacious shower, radiant heated floors, towel warmer and marble topped cabinet. Delight in the Carmel stone fireplace with rustic mantle in the living room. In the adjacent sunroom you’ll enjoy reading a good book and gazing out at the lush gardens filled with whimsical bird houses, thus the name “The Bird House”.  Hardwood floors, extra storage in the attic with a pull down ladder, laundry and one-car garage adds up to making this the quintessential Carmel cottage.

www.carmelcottagebythesea.com

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Carmel Lifestyle, Homes for Sale, Videos

2 NW 3rd & Junipero ~ Let’s take a brief Video tour!

2 NW 3rd Av & Junipero, Carmel-by-the-Sea $1,695,000

Open House 6/05/22   1:00-4:00pm

Brief Video Tour

Nestled in a hidden garden in the picturesque village of Carmel-by-the-Sea, this charming two bedroom, one bath English cottage is situated just steps to downtown, restaurants, and shopping. Lovingly remodeled it boasts a recently updated kitchen perfect for cooking and enjoying a good meal with a big farm sink, porcelain counters, gas range, Saltillo tile floor, inviting dining area and peek of the ocean! The renovated bathroom is a dream with spacious shower, radiant heated floors, towel warmer and marble topped cabinet. Delight in the Carmel stone fireplace with rustic mantle in the living room. In the adjacent sunroom you’ll enjoy reading a good book and gazing out at the lush gardens filled with whimsical bird houses, thus the name “The Bird House”.  Hardwood floors, extra storage in the attic with a pull down ladder, laundry and one-car garage adds up to making this the quintessential Carmel cottage.