0 San Carlos 2 SW of 1st Avenue, Carmel, CA 93921

• 4 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 2,400 sqft

Property Description

Ikeniwa, Pond Garden, is a departure from the expected. In a coastal village defined by heritage, this newly finished sanctuary introduces a rare architectural language: a precise, minimalist dialogue between the legacy of I.M. Pei and the tranquil soul of an Asian garden. Rather than competing with the landscape, the architecture frames it. A main home of 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, the great room serves as a glass-walled gallery for Carmel Bay. Floor-to-ceiling windows dissolve the boundary between the interior and an expansive outdoor ocean-view terrace with dry gardens. The aesthetic is disciplined and serene, with features including Poliform cabinetry, Asian artifacts, integrated Miele appliances and expansive marble island. The homes western afternoon exposure ensures dramatic sunsets over the bay. The lower level is dedicated to quietude. The primary suite w/ custom fireplace is a private viewing pavilion opening to the courtyard and central garden pond. A separate 800-SQ FT ADU offers a level of finish rarely seen in secondary dwellings. With gourmet kitchen and living area overlooking the pond garden, it functions as a true second residence for guests. Ikeniwa is a rare convergence of cultural heritage and modern minimalism seldom found in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

May 1, 2026

Data Last Updated:

May 9, 2026 at 3:18PM

Listing Office:

Carmel Realty Company : (831) 622-1000

Listing Agent:

Lisa Talley Dean : 831-521-4855

MLS ID:

ML82042693

Interior

• Appliances: DishwasherElectric CooktopElectric OvenDisposalRefrigeratorVented Exhaust Fan
• Flooring: Concrete
• A/C: None
• Heating: Fireplace(s)
• Fireplace: Gas StarterLiving RoomFireplace

Exterior

• Style: ContemporaryCustomModern
• Other Structures: Deck
• Parking: Parking spaces: 1

Construction

• Roofing: MetalOther
• General: 2Slab

Location

• Originating MLS: CRMLS_MLSL
• School District: Carmel Unified
• County: Monterey

Lot

• Zoning: R1010126017000
• View: BayOceanTrees/WoodsWaterView
• Fencing: Wood

Utilities

• Utilities: Natural Gas Available
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: CRMLS_MLSL