880 River Beach Road

Welcome to 880 River Beach Road at The Sea Ranch where you will discover unparalleled privacy and refuge surrounded by towering fir trees. This home, designed by renowned architect Obie Bowman (1978) with an addition by Dan Levin (2003), blends comfort and craftsmanship, featuring custom built-in shelving and cabinetry. Its setting is tucked just behind the ridge, basking in the sun at the edge of the forest. The main room has an open floor plan framed by four enormous windows that make the forest view feel expansive. This thoughtfully designed home offers privacy, natural beauty, and modern comfort. Bedrooms and bathrooms are positioned at opposite ends of the house for quiet separation. A small third room could be an office or an extra bedroom. Above the main room is a loft area with sweeping views, offering more options for hosting guests. The living room and bedrooms open onto a spacious deck, perfect for outdoor dining, relaxing in the hot tub, or grilling under the trees. The private backyard flows seamlessly into the surrounding forest, creating a tranquil connection to nature that defines the Sea Ranch experience. The ample two-car garage has updated LED lighting and a workbench, perfect for a gym, a studio, or both. This home is also a successful Airbnb with a proven track record. Rent the house today and get a good feel for what it is to live here. From this location high on the ridge within the world renowned Sea Ranch, you can hike from the redwood forest to the sea, kayak on the Gualala South Fork from the magic Hot Spot, bike on miles of private roads, take a swim at one of 3 recreation centers, relax in the sauna, play tennis or pickle ball. Come visit! In 2023, all the siding on the front wall, wrapping from the west corner to the entry, was replaced. All new sheathing and flashing around picture windows on the exterior we installed, and new interior sills. New copper ventilation panels were installed around the house's ample crawl space. All new redwood decking was installed, and a slate entry was added. The house was also power washed, re-stained and sealed. Refinished the hot tub and installed a new cover. A vapor barrier was installed under the house. New roof, including vents along the peak and new skylights. All copper flashing and copper gutters with gutter guards.