Tim Allen Properties Announces 'Basic Instinct' House in Carmel Now Available for $17M

CARMEL, Calif., Jan. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- First seen publicly in the movie "Basic Instinct" featuring Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone, this exquisite, 12,000-square-foot home features dramatic ocean views and a level of craftsmanship not found in all but the most desirable properties in the world. Listed by Tim Allen Properties, the unique, three-story residence has five bedrooms, seven full and two half baths, twelve fireplaces as well as a dark room. The main kitchen features a pizza oven, 800-bottle wine room, two islands and an orchid room. With an interior designed by Paul Vincent Wiseman, the contemporary style carried throughout the home includes Mondrain-inspired bronze fireplaces, black walnut floors, and smooth Marmorino plaster walls.

"Featured in an article published in Architectural Digest, a significant redesign of the home took years to complete and included the creation of a two-story library, complete with built-in oak bookshelves and a spiral staircase," states Jonathan Balog, Tim Allen Properties Realtor. "Housing books dating back to the 15th century, this unique room is highlighted with a domed ceiling displaying a silver-and-gold-leaf mural of Johannes Kepler's laws of planetary motion."

The site, with over 2 acres of oceanfront property, is highlighted by numerous stone paths with intimate seating areas and stone steps leading to oceanfront cliffs overlooking Wildcat Cove and Point Lobos, the latter of which was described as "the greatest meeting of land and water in the world" by landscape artist Francis McComas.

The home served as a retreat for Steve Fossett, a world-renowned adventurer who was the first person to fly solo nonstop around the world in a balloon. Between his inspiring but taxing exploits around the world, he found solace in relaxing at 157 Spindrift Road, even for just a moment before returning to his globe-trotting life. In 2007, Steve departed an aviation ranch owned by friend Barron Hilton and never returned. His remains were not found until many months later near Mammoth Lakes, CA. His wife, Peggy, continued to enjoy time in the Carmel home until she passed away in 2017.

While the home awaits its new owner, a Christmas card was received by the property manager this past holiday season addressed to none other than Sharon Stone, proving that a property as special as this will not soon be forgotten.

About Tim Allen Properties

Specializing in unique peninsula properties first with Del Monte Realty Company then, with Coldwell Banker, Tim Allen has been a sales leader on the Monterey Peninsula for over 20 years. Since starting his business in 1986, Tim Allen has built his network with great care and attention to a single goal, his client's total and complete satisfaction, resulting in over 1,400 transactions and approximately $3 Billion in sales.

Contact: 
Jonathan Balog
Realtor
Tim Allen Properties
831-747-0310
[email protected] 
www.timallenproperties.com/157spindrift

SOURCE Tim Allen Properties