25987 Mission Street Pending Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Carmel,CA 93923
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Pending
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,574 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,775
MLS Listing ID ML81985695
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
HOA Y/N No
Originating Board Datashare MLSListings
Year Built 1951
Lot Size 8,000 Sqft
Property Description
An architectural gem just up the street from downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, Banyan House is the first home designed by Mark Mills in Carmel. After Mills was an apprentice at Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin Fellowship from 1944-48, Banyan House was financed by Mrs. Clinton (Della) Walker, the owner of Frank Lloyd Wright's only seashore designed house ever built, and sold to Mark Mills' father. From 1954 to 1957 Mark lived in the house, which is a significant example of Wrightian principles or organic architecture combining the use of "desert masonry" with local building materials. Other highlights include a custom iron gated entry, living room with fireplace, geometric windows flooding the spaces with natural light, and meticulously manicured grounds with pathways to explore. Mills' imaginative design skill at successfully integrating such an abstract plan comfortably into its landscape setting is very much in keeping with the Carmel tradition. With gorgeous woodwork and interesting details around every corner, this architectural innovation is a work of art and ready for its next loving owners to enjoy for years to come.
Location
State CA
County Monterey
Interior
Heating Forced Air
Cooling None
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Free Standing,Living Room,Wood Burning
Fireplace Yes
Exterior
Private Pool false
Building
Story 1
Foundation Slab
Water Public
Schools
School District Carmel Unified,Carmel Unified