Carmel Valley 2, CA -
"15th century organic architecture"
This state of the art "green" spec. home was designed in a 15th century French style from the Dordogne' region of France. Integrally designed with its site, it has an autoclaved block core and clad in limestone. An open air, atrium courtyard in the center with roof top terraces and garden rooms with fire places, featuring a gourmet kitchen and antique French artifacts all integrally designed throughout into the architecture. Complete with wine cellar, bell tower and a look out over the valley.
With a guest home and barn, the vine covered pergolas lead from the motor court to the house. The garden features outdoor rooms, a pool, spa and garden paths meander down a ravine, with live oak trees at resting points along the way.