Contemporary Beach Bungalow
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Expanding the Potential of Carmel Custom Homes
written by Lisa Watson
Although the San Francisco Bay Area couple, Tim and Catherine Ramos, weren’t entirely sure what they wanted in a vacation home in the legendary community of Carmel-by-the-Sea, they did know how they wanted to live in it.
When their Realtor introduced the couple to the cottage identified as “Pico” on the garden gate, they imagined it was too small to suit their needs. Yet they were instantly enamored of the verdant setting and seascape views accessible from every part of the property—except the house.
John Lewis, of Lewis Builders Design/Build firm, sensed something more.
When he looks at a property, Lewis sees beyond what is present to envision its potential. As he listened to his clients voice their interests and objections, he turned over the real estate flyer and began sketching a contemporary Carmel custom home with the floor plan of a luxury beach bungalow, without sacrificing the aesthetic of the 1960s cottage.
The Ramoses purchased the property.
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