This $8M Sea Ranch Dream Home Has a “Mystical Portal” to the Ocean

Set in a private cove, the 1970s residence captures the sight—and sounds—of the sea with walls of glass and a peculiar porthole.

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Location: 97 Stone Crop Reach, The Sea Ranch, California

Price: $8,000,000

Architect: Carson Bowler

Renovation Architect: Obie Bowman

Year Built: 1972

Footprint: 4,650 square feet (five bedrooms, three baths)

Lot Size: 0.94 acres

From the Agent: "Experience the breathtaking beauty of coastal living in this exquisite oceanfront residence, nestled within one of the Sea Ranch’s most special and secluded enclaves. Originally crafted by the renowned architect Carson Bowler in 1972 and later meticulously renovated by Obie Bowman in 1997, this home stands as a true masterpiece. Elegantly designed to embrace the serene surroundings, the intelligently planned and highly useful layout includes a chef’s kitchen, an elevated dining room with a fireplace, a generous great room with a fireplace, a game room, a sauna, a wine cellar, a private lounge, an office space, expansive decks, and a soothing hot tub. The property also features a delightful ‘mystical portal’ that captures the melodious ocean tide, providing an enchanting auditory retreat. Almost every room boasts breathtaking vistas, gazing out over the adjacent cove where crashing waves meet the boundless ocean beyond."