Quail Meadows/The Preserve Homes with Forest / Woods View

Welcome to Quail Meadows, nestled within the picturesque Preserve in Monterey County, California—a hidden gem that perfectly marries the tranquility of nature with the comforts of modern living. This enchanting neighborhood is renowned for its stunning homes that boast breathtaking forest and woods views, creating a serene backdrop that feels like a private retreat every day.

As you stroll through the tree-lined streets of Quail Meadows, you'll be captivated by the lush greenery that envelops the community. The homes here are thoughtfully designed to blend harmoniously with the natural landscape, featuring spacious layouts that maximize the stunning views of the surrounding woodlands. Imagine waking up to the soothing sounds of nature, with sunlight filtering through the trees and a gentle breeze wafting through your windows.

Quail Meadows is not just about beautiful homes; it's a vibrant community that encourages an active lifestyle. Residents enjoy easy access to an array of outdoor activities, from hiking and biking trails to serene picnic spots in the nearby parks. The Preserve offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature, making it an ideal location for families, retirees, and anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

With its close-knit community vibe, Quail Meadows is also conveniently located near top-rated schools, shopping centers, and gourmet dining options. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat or an active lifestyle, this neighborhood truly has it all. Embrace the charm of Quail Meadows, where your dream home awaits amidst the beauty of nature.

Newest Quail Meadows/The Preserve Homes with Forest / Woods View

$995,000

ML82054943 MLS

Privately situated behind secure gates of the 20,000-acre Santa Lucia Preserve, rests this 22+- acre parcel with spectacular southern views of foothills painted with redwoods, oaks and protected land for your enjoyment. Just 15 minutes to shops, schools, and restaurants in Carmel, this sunny and large 4.8-acre site offers ample space for a main residence, (minimum 2,500 sqft) guest house, ADU and pool with the perfect blend of views, oaks, privacy, and convenience. The Preserve is a premier private Community, limited to just 300 owners with world-class amenities, including a Tom Fazio golf course, 100 miles of trails, an equestrian center, fitness facilities, pools, pickleball courts, & a lake for paddling, fishing & glamping. Resident services staff, a fire department and paramedics, a surplus of water storage & additional safety measures are in place for your enjoyment of living in the exquisite nature setting. Utility conduits, water, & fiber optics are brought to the beginning of the homesite. Experience the perfect balance of seclusion & convenience in this world-class community.

2 Corral RUN, Carmel

Listed by Keck Properties, 831-238-8730 from Sotheby's International Realty
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$1,195,000

ML82053843 MLS

Overlooking the beautiful 17th and 18th fairways at the top-rated Tom Fazio designed Preserve Golf Club, lies this sun-filled 20.7± acre lot with a generous 2.3± acre building envelope and fully permitted architectural plans by Tom Meaney. Save several years and hundreds of thousands of dollars allowing you to enjoy customizing and selecting your own color preferences, finishes, windows, landscaping materials, pool design etc. This unique south-facing golf-front homesite is just a few minutes to the Preserve Golf Clubhouse and the Ranch Club activities, where your privacy in nature is protected and amenities are at your fingertips. Security, water, roads, electrical conduits, cell coverage, fast internet, fire management infrastructure and resident services are in place ready for you to build your dream home in the Carmel sun.

21 Pronghorn Run (Lot 119), Carmel

Listed by Keck Properties, 831-238-8730 from Sotheby's International Realty
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$675,000

ML82051804 MLS

Located just five minutes from the secure entry gate of the Santa Lucia Preserve, this remarkable 86± acre homesite offers an extraordinary opportunity to create a private retreat immersed in nature. Situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, the expansive 4.6± acre building envelope enjoys a gentle slope with sweeping landscapes that feature hillside vistas, majestic redwoods and native wildflowers. Wake each morning to the glow of the sunrise over the eastern hills and experience the tranquility that comes from living in harmony with the natural environment. Whether envisioning a primary residence, weekend getaway or legacy estate, this exceptional property provides the ideal canvas for a home designed around privacy, beauty and intentional living. The prestigious Santa Lucia Preserve is a private community dedicated to conservation and open space where residents here enjoy an unparalleled lifestyle just 10 minutes from Carmel-by-the-Sea. Membership opportunities provide access to the renowned Tom Fazio-designed golf course, Ranch Club, guest lodging, casual and fine dining, miles of scenic hiking, biking and equestrian trails, as well as a private lake. A rare offering where nature, luxury and adventure come together in one of California's most extraordinary settings.

15 Potrero Trail (Lot 188), Carmel

Listed by Canning Properties, 831-238-9718 from Sotheby's International Realty
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$1,195,000

ML82049746 MLS

Enjoy convenience, privacy and northern views behind private gates of the Santa Lucia Preserves nature community. On the boarder of sun and fog, this mild climate region yields big views yet partially wooded with stunning heritage oaks, redwoods, and pine trees across its 25-acre parcel. Just minutes from shops, restaurants, schools and the Preserve Ranch and Golf Club, the convenience of town and privacy yield the best of both worlds. Build your up to two-level dream home, guest house, ADU and pool on the 2.8-acre homeland and enjoy great indoor and outdoor living year-round. The Preserve is a premier private Community, limited to just 300 owners with world-class amenities, including a top-rated Tom Fazio designed golf course, 100 miles of trails, an equestrian center, fitness facilities, pools, pickleball courts, & a lake for paddling, fishing & glamping. Resident services staff, a fire department and paramedics, a surplus of water storage & additional safety measures are in place for your enjoyment of living in the exquisite nature setting. Utility conduits, water, & fiber optics are brought to the beginning of the homesite. Experience the perfect balance of seclusion & convenience in this world-class community.

6 Rancho San Carlos (Lot E10) RD, Carmel

Listed by Keck Properties, 831-238-8730 from Sotheby's International Realty
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$1,495,000

ML82048580 MLS

Privately situated atop a sun-drenched savanna in the renowned Santa Lucia Preserve, rests this sprawling 46± acre, south facing homesite with dramatic mountain and valley views sprinkled with huge artistic oaks. The large and very usable 3.65-acre building envelope allows for a single level main house, a guest house, ADU, barn (for horses, cars, or other recreation) and is part-time equestrian approved. Contiguous with 16 Long Ridge, these lots can be bought together for the ultimate compound or purchased separately. The Preserve is a premier private 20,000-acre Community, limited to just 300 owners with world-class amenities, including a top-rated Tom Fazio golf course, 100 miles of scenic trails, an equestrian center, fitness facilities, pools, tennis and pickleball courts, and a serene lake for paddling and fishing. Resident services staff, a fire department and paramedics, fuel management plans, a surplus of water storage & additional safety measures are in place for your enjoyment of living in the exquisite nature setting. Experience the perfect balance of seclusion and convenience in this extraordinary Community. Utility conduits, water, & fiber optics are brought to the beginning of the homesite.

14 Long Ridge Trail (Lot 232), Carmel

Listed by Keck Properties, 831-238-8730 from Sotheby's International Realty
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$1,495,000

ML82048579 MLS

Conveniently located just minutes from the Santa Lucia Preserves social heartbeat Ranch Club, this highly sought-after location offers stunning southern views of Moores Lake, oak-studded mountains and spectacular sunrises and sunsets. This rarely available location and view combination with privacy, perfect weather, spanning the ridge-line across 27± -acres is for the most discerning buyer. The generous 3-acre building envelope is surrounded by a graceful oak woodland, offering both natural privacy and an exceptional setting for a main residence, guest house, and ADU. The Preserve is a premier private 20,000-acre Community, limited to just 300 owners with world-class amenities, including a top-rated Tom Fazio golf course, 100 miles of scenic trails, an equestrian center, fitness facilities, pools, tennis & pickleball courts, & a serene lake for paddling and fishing. Resident services staff, a fire department and paramedics, fuel management plans, a surplus of water storage & additional safety measures are in place for your enjoyment of living in the exquisite nature setting. Experience the perfect balance of seclusion and convenience in this extraordinary Community. Utility conduits, water, & fiber optics are brought to the beginning of the homesite.

52 Chamisal Pass (Lot 136), Carmel

Listed by Keck Properties, 831-238-8730 from Sotheby's International Realty
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$1,000,000

ML82048578 MLS

Peacefully resting behind the secure gates of the Santa Lucia Preserve, this 45± acre promontory hill-top homesite enjoys year-round sun, unobstructed views of southern facing mountains, valleys & ultimate privacy. Artistic oaks & redwoods frame the landscape, adding a sense of serenity. With a generous 2.71-acre building envelope, theres room to design a single-level main residence, guest house, ADU, barn (for horses, cars, or other recreation) & allows for part-time equestrian use. Contiguous with 14 Long Ridge, these lots can be bought together for the ultimate compound or purchased separately. The Preserve is a premier private 20,000-acre Community, limited to just 300 owners with world-class amenities, including a top-rated Tom Fazio golf course, 100 miles of scenic trails, an equestrian center, fitness facilities, pools, tennis & pickleball courts, & a serene lake for paddling and fishing. Resident services staff, a fire department & paramedics, fuel management plans, a surplus of water storage & additional safety measures are in place for your enjoyment of living in the exquisite nature setting. Experience the perfect balance of seclusion and convenience in this extraordinary Community. Utility conduits, water, & fiber optics are brought to the beginning of the homesite.

16 Long Ridge Trail (Lot 233), Carmel

Listed by Keck Properties, 831-238-8730 from Sotheby's International Realty
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$395,000

ML82046291 MLS

Privately situated inside the gates of the 20,000-acre Santa Lucia Preserve, rests this 35± acre parcel with southern and northern views, mature oaks, and year-round sunshine. The peaceful setting in the large 2.52± acre building envelope allows for a single-level main house (2500 sqft minimum), guest house, ADU and pool. Located just minutes past the top-rated Tom Fazio-designed Preserve Golf Club and the Ranch Club amenities, hiking, biking, and equestrian trails are just steps out your back door. Your privacy in nature is protected while amenities are at your fingertips: daily resident services, security, water, roads, electrical conduits, cell coverage, fast fiber optics internet, and fuel management infrastructure are on site, ready for you to build your dream house in the Carmel sun.

36 Arroyo Sequoia (Lot 117), Carmel

Listed by Keck Properties, 831-238-8730 from Sotheby's International Realty
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$1,295,000

ML82046290 MLS

Privately situated atop a stunning savannah/woodland landscape, enjoy vast Santa Lucia Mountain and Carmel Valley views with year-round sunlight on over 41 acres of land in the Santa Lucia Preserve. This parcel has an extra-large 10.91 acre building envelope allowing for a main residence (2500 sqft minimum), ADU, guest cottage and pool, full-time equestrian use and barn. The Preserve is a premier private Community, limited to just 300 owners with world-class amenities, including a Tom Fazio golf course, 100 miles of trails, an equestrian center, fitness facilities, pools, pickleball courts, & a lake for paddling, fishing & glamping. Resident services staff, a fire department and paramedics, a surplus of water storage & additional safety measures are in place for your enjoyment of living in the exquisite nature setting. Utility conduits, water, & fiber optics are available at the street. Experience the perfect balance of seclusion & convenience in this world-class community.

2 Penon Peak (Lot 216) TRL, Carmel

Listed by Keck Properties, 831-238-8730 from Sotheby's International Realty
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$449,000

ML82042778 MLS

Enjoy sweeping valley and ridgeline views stretching east and west across this exceptionally private 25 ± acre homesite. Ideally located just minutes from The Preserve Golf Club and Ranch Club, the property offers 3.37 ± acres of buildable area, perfectly suited for a main residence (2500 sqft minimum), guest house, ADU and pool. Here, privacy and security are seamlessly balanced with access to world-class amenities and daily resident services. Essential infrastructure, including water, roads, electrical conduits, cell service, high-speed fiber optic internet, security and comprehensive fire management systems are already in place, allowing you to begin creating your vision with ease. Set within the gates of Santa Lucia Preserve, a remarkable 20,000-acre community limited to just 300 owners, nestled between Carmel-by-the-Sea and Carmel Valley, this offering presents a rare opportunity to embrace a lifestyle defined by space, natural beauty, and understated luxury.

5 Vasquez (Lot 170) TRL, Carmel Valley

Listed by Keck Properties, 831-238-8730 from Sotheby's International Realty
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$449,000

ML82042776 MLS

Conveniently situated just a short walk to coffee at the Nest and the Sports Center amenities at the Santa Lucia Preserves Ranch Club, rests this private 4.9 acre oak-studded parcel with a generous 1.7 acre building envelope. Design your dream home behind private gates, limited to just 300 owners and walk out your door to hiking trails, the Equestrian Center, pools, tennis courts, exquisite cuisine at the historic Hacienda and hop in a short golf cart ride to the top-rated Tom Fazio designed Preserve Golf Club. This parcel allows for a two level main house (minimum 2,500 sqft), ADU, and pool and is connected to private sewer with electrical conduits, very inexpensive private water, fiber and telephone at the site. Live securely in the 20,000 acre nature preserve with over 150 of your friends and dont wait to make a move as inventory is limited.

9 Garzas (Lot 49) TRL, Carmel

Listed by Keck Properties, 831-238-8730 from Sotheby's International Realty
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$850,000

ML82042775 MLS

Conveniently located just minutes from the Preserve Ranch and Golf Clubs, this 9.91± acre southwest facing sun-drenched lot enjoys dramatic mountain, valley and sunset views surrounded by artistic oaks. The mostly level 1.95 acre building envelope allows for a 1+ level main house, guest house and ADU and has stunning conceptual plans by AIA architect Eric Miller. The Santa Lucia Preserve is a 20,000-acre community that offers owners here an abundance of beauty and nature, serenity, security, and a plethora of social and athletic opportunities including a top-rated Tom Fazio golf course, equestrian facilities, fitness center with personal trainers, fishing, hiking and tennis throughout the year as well as concierge services. Come explore this awe-inspiring community and imagine making your vision of the future a reality with security, water, roads, electrical conduits, cell coverage, fast fiber optic internet, and fire management infrastructure already in place for you to build your dream home in the sunshine of Carmel.

25 Arroyo Sequoia (Lot 108), Carmel

Listed by Keck Properties, 831-710-1655 from Sotheby's International Realty
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