Landmark Oceanfront Carmel Home Undergoes Spectacular Renovation

June 6, 2011

Originally built in 1950 the architecturally stunning home known as the Butterfly House has undergone a thoughtful renovation and update to modernize the breathtaking property consistent with its historic origins. The home is one of five true oceanfront properties located directly on Carmel Bay in Carmel, California. This is a true collector's dream with sweeping views from Point Lobos to Pebble Beach in an unmatched oceanfront setting.

The home and restoration project is featured on the cover of Trends Magazine. Read about the Frank Wynkoop designed home and renovation by the current home owner and architects Thor and Ian Wynkoop (children of the original architect).

Carmel Realty Company is the Luxury Real Estate Board of Regent representative for Pebble Beach and Carmel, California.

Luxury Carmel-by-the-Sea “Healthy Home” Sells Off-Market Through Carmel Realty Company

Health Begins at Home

Carmel Realty Company announced the successful $11,000,000 off-market sale of one of Carmel-by-the-Sea's most distinctive coastal residences, an exceptional Hayward Healthy Home thoughtfully designed for healthy, high-performance living.

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Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate Announces the 2025 Award Nominees for the LRE® Fall Conference

Carmel Realty Company Honored to Receive Two LRE Awards

Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate held their 2025 Luxury Real Estate Fall Conference from September 14th through the 17th at the iconic Hotel Del Coronado in Coronado, CA. The Annual LRE(R) Awards Celebration, now in its 18th year, took place on Wednesday, September 17th, where prestigious brokers from across the globe gathered to share knowledge, experiences, connect with fellow members, and honor the best in the industry. We are proud to have received two of their prestigious awards!

The Power of Collaboration

Why Relationships Matter in Real Estate

In luxury real estate, success isn't just about square footage or selling price; it's about trust, access, and long-standing relationships. For over a century, Carmel Realty Company has embodied this principle, building deep connections throughout the Monterey Peninsula that continue to drive exceptional results for clients.

Since 1913, Carmel Realty Company has earned a reputation not just as real estate professionals, but as deeply rooted members of the community. This legacy isn't ...

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He transformed Peninsula's luxury real estate market — and did so much more

Bill Mitchell dies at 83

by Mary Schley

If you never met Bill Mitchell, by all accounts, you should wish you had.

Mitchell, who died March 26, was a man who was decorated for his service as an Air Force pilot in Vietnam, went on to fly commercially for three decades, established what would become the Monterey Peninsula's foremost luxury real estate firm, gave generously of his time and resources — and amidst all of that, managed to squeeze every bit of fun out of life.

A Composition in Wood and Stone

Grammy-Award Winner Alan Silvestri's Carmel Highlands Estate

by Brett Wilbur

Set on a stunning knoll in the mythical Carmel High- lands with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, a Central Coast estate has provided decades of inspiration for Grammy-award winning composer Alan Silvestri and his wife Sandra. Enjoying a rare privacy afforded by being set on 14 acres between two quiet roads, the couple spent more than 10 years restoring the main house and three guest properties, while working and living on site, raising three children, and launching Silvestri Vineyards.

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