Pebble Beach III / Entering this historic home and landscape, perched above the Pacific Ocean, feels like stepping into the past.  Within its renovated landscape, old stone from the 1910-era lodge blends amicably with locally-quarried stone to extend the historical patina, while early 20th-century heirloom plants enthusiastically mingle with contemporary Mediterranean plants and California coastal natives.  The landscape balances a well-edited coastal jungle at the entrance with expansive swaths of planting and a year-round wildflower meadow stretching to the bluff edge.  Meanwhile, a prolific vegetable and herb garden with raised stone planters looks like it had always been there.  The guest cottage garden, developed with the owner, features whimsical planting with unique accessories for a magical, cottage garden vibe. Throughout, mature trees were preserved for screening so that an outdoor fire pit, gathering areas, and spa can nestle into wind-protected areas with sweeping ocean and mountain views.

Photo: Mike Kelley

Client: Private client
Location: Pebble Beach, CA
Dates: 2017-2019
Size: 2.74-ac. property
Architect: Eric J. Smith Architects
General Contractor: Stocker & Allaire
Landscape Contractor: Habitat Gardens

Photo: Mike Kelley

Photo: Mike Kelley

Photo: Mike Kelley

Photo: Mike Kelley

Photo: Mike Kelley

Photo: Mike Kelley

Photo: Mike Kelley

Photo: Mike Kelley

Photo: Mike Kelley