With an awe-inspiring layout, Taktsang Big Sur is a feat of human engineering comprised of glass, stone, wood, and concrete basking above Big Sur’s dramatic coastline. Surrounded by nature, this majestic home embodies the untamed and unspoiled landscape it presides over.
Inspired by a monastery in the peaks of the Himalayas of Bhutan, architectural pioneer Mickey Muennig remodeled the structure from its original vision as the most extraordinary hotel lobby on the planet to a fully-fledged, palatial residence. Now on the market for $25M, this two-bed, two-bath home offers an exceptional lifestyle, with high levels of privacy in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Characterized by angular, warm wooden beams, natural stone walls and flooring, and large planes of glass, this home offers a tastefully natural sense of zen in California’s rugged nature. The property’s focal point, the ‘Great Room’, is grounded by two massive angled concrete pillars that frame the heated flooring and exceptional stone fireplace. The open loft itself is a geo-technical marvel, surrounded by ocean views and with a central balcony overlooking the ground floor.
Go to sleep with views of the California night sky through the glass ceiling, and wake to the sound of whales surfacing in the ocean below. Take breakfast in the open kitchen with pristine ocean views, before waking up fully in the walk-in steam shower.
Relax or watch a movie in the meditation room, carved from the mountain face itself, or enjoy a stroll through the winding decks, terraces, patios, and paths of the garden to the hot tub, outdoor shower, or ocean-facing amphitheater. Said amphitheater offers additional investment allure, as the land and its surrounding sculpture gardens hold potential plans for a second residence if desired.
It is sold as three separate and contiguous parcels which together make up approximately 9.5 acres, Taktsang Big Sur offers a truly Elysian lifestyle. Contact Coldwell Banker Realty today to find out more about this majestic home.
