26 Cuesta Vista Dr, Monterey, CA 93940

High on the hill overlooking Monterey, this 3 bedroom 2 bath home offers the best of what the Monterey Peninsula has to offer. This newly renovated home with gated driveway is situated on a quiet, dead-end street in a highly desirable Monterey neighborhood. Peaceful and private, yet conveniently located only minutes from downtown Monterey, Del Monte Shopping Center, area beaches and more. This single-level home features an open floor-plan in the living/dining/kitchen areas and sparkling new Kolbe VistaLux windows throughout the home filling the living spaces with natural light and making entertaining a pleasure. Vaulted beamed ceilings in the living room and a wall of windows showcase enviable bay and mountain views. Slide both center doors open for an effortless transition out on to the 450ft2 newly tiled deck. Or, stay cozy indoors relaxing by the powerful gas fireplace while watching the storms roll by. Either way, you will enjoy the stunning natural beauty of the area with water and mountain views by day and sparkling city lights by night. The newly remodeled kitchen features a Wolf gas/electric range and gorgeous granite countertops. A full-length dining bar provides plenty of space and effortless flow for entertaining. A small gas fireplace in the kitchen/dining area is ready for your log set, fireplace insert, or perhaps a pizza oven! View windows from the kitchen/dining area overlook a huge and sunny brick side patio. In the far corner of the patio sits the perfect spot to build your own greenhouse or shed. A spacious 15'x15' master bedroom plus dressing area and en-suite bath boasts the same bay and mountain views as the main living area. You will enjoy the new, well-lit bathroom with glass enclosure shower, Grohe showerhead, double vanity, and deep recessed medicine cabinets while taking in the same lovely view. A large 13'x15' second bedroom looks out amongst the oak trees and other native plants in the large, fenced and private back yard. A door into the garage offers a private entrance; this room could easily be used as an office or even rented out, if desired. Open the window in the the third 12'x12' bedroom and enjoy the sweet aroma from a fragrant jasmine hedge. Sunrise light streams in through custom glass insets placed high on the wall for privacy. All three bedrooms boast large closets with smooth sliding mirrored bi-pass doors. The brightly-lit second bath has a tiled shower-over-tub. The white-washed barnwood appearance of the tile is complimented by the custom barn door leading to this bath and adds an extra creative flair. In addition to the oversized two-car garage, a driveway with turnaround area offers additional car or RV parking off the street. This home sits on a generous fully-fenced 0.6 acre lot that backs up to a city greenbelt. Come explore this beautiful retreat today! Neighborhood surface streets off of Mar Vista provide easy access for connecting to Highway 1, Highway 68, Carmel, Pacific Grove, and Pebble Beach. The renowned County Hospital of Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP) is just minutes away. Monte Vista Elementary School, Walter Colton Middle School, and Monterey High School are all within 1 mile. Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca is 10 miles away. Please call or write for viewing appointment. Please do not disturb the residents.