2431 Sherwood

Cambria, CA 93428

There are oceanfront homes, and then there are homes that simply could not exist anywhere else. 2431 Sherwood Drive is one of them. Set directly above the Pacific on Cambrias 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. Cambrias 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 Cambrias 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.

Listed by Francesco Pierini of Home & Ranch Sotheby's Intl (805) 286-1178



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