16 Vasquez Trail

Perfectly situated on a stunning 52± acre promontory home site in the private Santa Lucia Preserve rests this elegant property in the Carmel sun with everything you can imagine and more. With breathtaking panoramic views of mountains overlooking the valley, this remarkable estate features a 9,696± sq.ft. main residence, plus a guest house with two en-suite bedrooms, and a caretakers unit with two bedrooms and two baths with a full kitchen. The luxurious five bedroom, six full and two half bath main house has soaring ceilings with hand hewn beams, walls of windows, a chefs kitchen with a large island and breakfast nook, dining room, luxuriant primary bedroom suite with a spa-like bath and private hot tub, two offices, billiards room, home theater and more. Additional amenities include a sparkling infinity pool with gorgeous views, outdoor fireplace, tennis and basketball sport court, bocce ball court, raised beds for gardening and garage space for 12 cars. This impressive property is located minutes from the top-rated and world-renowned Tom Fazio designed golf course. The dramatic architecture merges the perfect combination of exclusive country living with privacy, numerous entertaining options, and promotes an active lifestyle routine behind the secure gates of The Preserve.

Days on Market

435 days

Current Status

Contingent

Sold Price

Original Price

$12,500,000

List Price

$7,950,000

On Market Date

Mar 14, 2024

Contract Date

Sep 15, 2025

Close Date

Oct 15, 2025

Property Type

Single Family Home

Area

164 - Quail Meadows/The Preserve

Zip Code

93923

MLS ID

ML81951535

APN

239-071-003-000

Year Built

2008

Stories in Building

2

Possession

COE

COE

Oct 15, 2025

Data Source

MLSL

Origin MLS System

MLSListings, Inc.

Bed

9

Bath

10 (8/2)

Double Sinks, Dual Flush Toilet, Granite, Stall Shower, Tub with Jets

Parking

19

Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Workshop in Garage

SQ FT

9,696

SQ FT Source

Unavailable

Lot SQ FT

2,305,631.0

Lot Acres

52.930005 Acres

Pool Info

Cabana / Dressing Room, Pool - Fenced, Pool - Heated, Pool - In Ground, Spa / Hot Tub

Kitchen

Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Freezer, Hood Over Range, Island with Sink, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Pantry, Wine Refrigerator

Cooling

Central AC

Dining Room

Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Area in Living Room

Disclosures

Natural Hazard Disclosure

Family Room

Other

Flooring

Hardwood, Travertine

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter

Fire Place

Gas Burning, Gas Starter, Wood Burning

Heating

Central Forced Air - Gas

Laundry

In Utility Room, Washer / Dryer

Views

Hills, Mountains, Pasture, Ridge, Valley

Possession

COE

Architectural Style

Mediterranean, Spanish

* Fee

$249

Name

Santa Lucia Preserve HOA

Phone

831-620-6718

*Fee includes

Common Area Electricity, Common Area Gas, Insurance - Common Area, Maintenance - Common Area, Management Fee, and Security Service

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