Northern California is one of the most ruggedly beautiful places in the country. With towering oceanfront cliffs, high mountain peaks, and redwood forests, there is no place quite like Northern California. Along with the incredible natural beauty, Northern California might be the biggest economic powerhouse in the country, home to companies like Google, Apple, and Facebook.
With that comes a hugely competitive real estate market, with many areas in Northern California being among the country’s most expensive. Luckily, the homes are stunning, with some of the best luxury real estate in the world.
Let’s look at some of these astonishing Northern California homes.
237 Highway 1, Carmel
Carmel is a famed Northern California location straight from a fairytale, with quaint shops and a picturesque look right on the water. This home represents the best Carmel has to offer, a stunning gated property located on a cliff overlooking the ocean. It is one of the best places in the state for watching sunsets.
The property is spacious with five bedrooms, six bathrooms, and 6,526-square feet of interior space. The interior has a uniquely open feel, with classic California Coastal architecture. The high floor-to-ceiling windows and large ocean-facing patio deck are perfect for taking advantage of the incredible views. The home also has a breakfast sunroom, a primary bedroom with a view, and much more and is being listed for $18,900,000.
598 Laine Street, Monterey
Monterey is a picturesque town south of Carmel with some of the best ocean vistas in the state. This Monterey property is an exclusive enclave with a unique history. Formerly run as an inn, it is now being sold as a family home, making it a one-of-a-kind real estate opportunity. 598 Laine Street is a historic home built in 1910, with plenty of room for a family of any size. It features a main house with seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms and a guest cottage with one bed and one bath.
The home has a private, compound-like feel, with an elegant style reminiscent of when it was built. It is currently on the market for $4,950,000.
3201 Soda Canyon Road, Napa
Napa is the wine capital of America, a region that produces a significant percentage of America’s wine output, with some of the best wineries in the world. 3201 Soda Canyon Road is a chance to own your own slice of this region’s incredible wine-producing land, as this property is situated on 61-acres of land, including 11-acres of Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard.
The residence and guest house are design marvels, with stunning indoor-outdoor spaces. There are high arching ceilings, massive floor-to-ceiling paneled windows, and a light color palette blended with wood finishing. The property also features a massive zero-edge infinity pool and is currently listed for $13,500,000.
445 - 455 Belvedere Avenue, Belvedere
Located just across the water from the Golden Gate Bridge, this home is set in Belvedere, one of the most expensive and desirable real estate spots on the entire planet. This property has been featured in Architectural Digest, and with panoramic bay views and a stunning interior, it is easy to see why.
This residence is incredibly spacious, with 8,131-square feet of interior space, four bedrooms, and five-and-a-half-bathrooms. The house is designed to take advantage of the incredible views with a four-level floor plan centered around taking in the vistas. The home has luxury amenities like a glass three-car garage, an elevator, and a luxury wine cellar. It is currently listed for $60,000,000.
2006 Washington, #2, San Francisco
Pacific Heights is one of San Francisco’s most desirable locations, a luxurious community with some of the city’s most extraordinary architectural feats. 2006 Washington #2 is a luxury apartment set in the heart of this area, with an extraordinary design in a historic building raised in 1924.
This property is elegance personified, with incredible bay views, six terraces, Versailles-patterned hardwood floors, and floor-to-ceiling windows. The home has luxury features that include a library, a conservatory, and a massive luxurious primary suite. The home has 4-bedrooms and 5-bathrooms across its 7,808-square feet of incredibly designed interior space and is currently being listed for $30,000,000.
