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“Crespi Cricket” at Twilight in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Crespi 6SE MountainView, Carmel-by-the-Sea   $2,475,000

Real Estate photography and the powerful Twilight Shot

Crespi 6SE Mountain View, Carmel-by-the-Sea

One of the most important things you can do to prepare your home for market is to have excellent photography created that will show off your home at its very best!  As an experienced realtor with 30+ years in real estate sales, I make sure I use the very best photographers in the area.  Experience has taught me that the photos of the listing – whether in print ads or on the intranet – are usually the prospective buyer’s first introduction to the home.

Twilight shot – Crespi 6SE Mountain View, Carmel-by-the-Sea $2,475,000

This recent photo shoot by Ron Bird proved to be a bit challenging, because of our “summer” weather in Carmel.  First appointment had to be cancelled, because we were socked in with marine layer and we kept trying and trying in the week that followed.  Once earlier we had a perfect day, but Ron wasn’t available.  Finally it all came together!  What do you think?

Crespi 6SE Mountain View , Carmel-by-the-Sea~ offered at $2,475,000

The twilight shot with all the lights on is a powerful shot, because it makes an awesome impression and somehow stirs the viewers emotions as does a lit fire.  The combination of the house all lit up and the fire pit blazing is not only inviting but gets an emotional response from the viewer.

Which shot do you think is the one that will sell it?

For more information about preparing your home for sale, call me at 831-320-6801.  Susan Clark

Carmel-By-The-Sea ~ The Quintessential English Cottage

Crespi 6SE Mountain View, Carmel-by-the-Sea

3 bedroom, 3.5 baths, 2500+ SF

Offered at $2,475,000

Open House Sat July 8th and Sun July 9th 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Dreaming of living in Carmel?  Join many others who have fallen in love with this charming seaside town with expansive white sand beaches, charming shops, and great gourmet restaurants.

Carmel Beach, Carmel-by-the-Sea

But why wait?  Newly listed this spacious 2500+ SF home that poses as an English cottage awaits you!  It even has a rose garden that thrives on all the sunshine this lovely abode receives.  Appearing as if it just arrived from the English countryside, “Crespi Cricket” is the quintessential Carmel cottage.  It’s storybook charm captures ones imagination and convinces you that dreams really do come true.

Beautiful roses greet you as you approach this lovely English cottage

The whimsical exterior of stucco and brick plus the arched front door may convince you that you are entering a new land and a new adventure . . .  and you are!

Lovely fire pit area to sit in the afternoon sun or enjoy an evening fire.

So please come in!

Welcome!
The amazing entry way . . .
. . . greets your visitors with a very high ceiling of beautiful woodwork.

This is a home for anyone who wishes a  spacious special home with areas to entertain, dine with friends and family . . .

Formal dining room with the living room below.

. . . and put on your chef’s hat!  Wolfgang Puck would be jealous of the 6-burner Viking range, top of the line appliances, and the large island for food prep.

Gourmet kitchen with 6-burner gas Viking range.

After dinner retire to the living room  . . .

Lovely living room to entertain guests.

. . .  for a brandy in front of the fire.

Roaring fire in living room

After the guests leave, cuddle with your honey in the cozy family room and RELAX!

Cozy family room to curl up in front of the fire and read a good book.

OK, finally time to retire to the amazing master bedroom suite with another roaring fire and two full bathrooms!  Every woman’s dream!

Master bedroom suite with a fireplace and two baths!

Two more bedrooms and a guest bath complete the upstairs.  

Large guest roomWhether you have children, extended family, or guests – there is lots of room for all!

Third bedroom perfect for a child’s room or perhaps a visiting grandchild?

The next morning you are ready to go so enjoy your coffee on the rear deck listening to the birds chirping .

Rear patio facing Mission Trail Park.

and the other sounds of nature.

Beautiful view . . . with the sounds of nature.I  hope I have at least whet your appetite!  Come take a look this weekend at this exceptional home or call me for a private showing.

 

Hope to see you this weekend at Open House!

For a private showing call me!  Susan Clark, Alain Pinel Realtors

831-320-6801

Susan Clark, Alain Pinel Realtors

Carmel, CA ~ Relax into Retirement . . . at Hacienda Carmel!

Hacienda Carmel

Purchase your own retirement home in  Hacienda Carmel. Located 10 minutes from Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 

One mile east of Highway One off of Carmel Valley Road 

Welcome to Hacienda Carmel

 

90 Hacienda Carmel, Currently not for sale. Two bedroom, two bath home.

 

Castillo tile patio with lovely views and lots of sunshine!

Dreaming of retiring to Carmel CA?  Well, who wouldn’t?  The Monterey Peninsula is a popular place to retire for many active seniors.  The decision to leave behind the crowded streets, parking problems, and the hectic lifestyle of more crowded places seems to be a “no brainer” for many.  Some retirees purchase a small home or condo, many times down-sizing from a large residence, or some choose one of the 55+ communities for active seniors in Carmel.

One of these communities is called Hacienda Carmel.  Located about one mile east of Highway One off of Carmel Valley Road, one can purchase a condominium for a very reasonable purchase price compared to the other properties for sale on the Monterey Peninsula.  This lovely community provides many amenities such as the  Clubhouse which is the hub of many activities  . . .

Hacienda Carmel Clubhouse

A large pool and poolside area to relax and enjoy the sun . . .

Community swimming pool

and gardening areas for the ones who need more than their patio gardens.

Community garden

Fine dining is a few steps away if you wish in the Carmel Hacienda dining room or the fine restaurants in Carmel are 5 minutes away.

Carmel Hacienda dining room

This community has many more amenities that you can learn about and explore on HaciendaCarmel.org.

These units are much sought after and usually sell quite quickly.   For more information about what is currently for sale  . . .  Call me.  Susan Clark 831-320-6801.

Susan Clark 831-320-6801