2431 Sherwood

About this property

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 Cambria's 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. Cambria's 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 Cambria's 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.

Property details

Price

$3,495,000

Status

Pending

Property type

Residential

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

4

Living area (sq ft)

2,788

Lot size

4,792 sq ft

MLS #

NS26216446

Features

Neighborhood

Cambria

Architecture Styles

Mid-Century Modern

View Description

Ocean, Panoramic

Stories

2

Water Source

Public

Pool

None

Roof

Shingle

Lot Features

Sloped Down, Landscaped

Heat Type

Forced Air

Air Conditioning

None

Laundry Room

Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup

Fireplace

Living Room, Primary Bedroom

Appliances

Electric Cooktop, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Range Hood

Other Interior Features

Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Granite Counters, In-Law Floorplan, Multiple Staircases, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)

Sewer

Public Sewer

Substructure

Concrete Perimeter

School District

Coast Unified

Year Built

1968

Location

2431 Sherwood, Cambria, CA · Open in Google Maps

Listed by Francesco Pierini, Home & Ranch Sotheby's International Realty