It’s Easy to See Why This $1.6M Home Won the Very First Sea Ranch Design Award

Designed by William Turnbull Jr., the prizewinning property is back on the market for the second time in 50 years.
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Location: 37181 Schooner Dr, The Sea Ranch, California

Architect: William Turnbull, Jr. 

Builder: Original Sea Ranch lead, Matthew Sylvia

Price: $1,595,000

Year Built: 1972

Footprint: 1,457 square feet (two bedrooms, two bathrooms)

Lot Size: 0.5 acres

From the Agent: "Located high upon the ridge above the Sea Ranch White Barn, this award-winning home is available for just the second time in 50 years. Meticulously maintained and restored over the past three years, the home blends high-end materials and natural stone while staying true to the original Turnbull design. The setting is magical and private, with views of the ocean through the redwoods and an abundance of sunshine flowing throughout the day. The home was the recipient of the very first Sea Ranch Design Award in 1972, recognized for excellence of design and its expression of the ideals and philosophy of the Sea Ranch."

Nestled among mature trees, the one-story, wood-clad residence effortlessly blends into its serene setting. 

Nestled among mature trees, the one-story, wood-clad residence effortlessly blends into its serene setting. 

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A natural material palette continues inside, where extensive glazing enhances the home’s indoor/outdoor connection. Original wooden details pepper the main living areas.

A natural material palette continues inside, where extensive glazing enhances the home’s indoor/outdoor connection. Original wooden details pepper the main living areas.

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The remodeled kitchen now features sliding glass doors, which open to a large deck, as well as new appliances—including a bespoke Sub-Zero fridge, Miele dishwasher, and Wolf range.

The remodeled kitchen now features sliding glass doors, which open to a large deck, as well as new appliances—including a bespoke Sub-Zero fridge, Miele dishwasher, and Wolf range.

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A picture window in the primary bedroom frames forest views. 

A picture window in the primary bedroom frames forest views. 

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The second bedroom is decked out with restored, built-in bunkbeds. 

The second bedroom is decked out with restored, built-in bunkbeds. 

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