Views & Land
Views of the historic Pigeon Point Lighthouse and the Pacific Ocean beyond are evident from every point of this almost thirty acre property. Looking to the South one can see Franklin Point, Año Nuevo Island and the Monterey Peninsula in the distance. The Santa Cruz Mountain Range is visible to the East. Moon rise can often be observed over the mountains as the sun is setting in the Pacific. Most of the acreage between California Highway One and the Western edge of the property is owned by Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) and dedicated to the preservation of this open space. There are eleven parcels on the mesa and seven homes on these parcels. The back side of the mesa is also owned by POST, thus ensuring non development of the surrounding area.

Climate
The climate at Pigeon Point varies greatly and is often quite dramatic. Sunsets are ever changing and one can see the fog slowly cover the lighthouse or blow over the land. Sometimes the property is in the bright sunshine while the beaches are covered in fog. Often the whole sky becomes blue and is reflected in the water. In the winter months one can watch storms blowing out at sea. A warmer microclimate occurs southward in this area beginning where the land juts out at Pigeon Point. The Pigeon Point, Franklin Point and Año Nuevo Point areas receive many more sunny days than the town of Pescadero which is just seven miles to the North.

Landscaping
The landscaping around the home has been designed to enhance the natural surroundings. Use of grasses and Mediterranean plants complement this natural landscape. Monterey Cypress and Pine provide a windbreak as well as define the entrance to the home. Ferns and low growing rosemary have been planted near this entrance to compliment the raised redwood sidewalk and deck leading to the front door.

Paths surround a grassy island on the ocean side where several redwood foot bridges span a dry creek bed. This island is perfect for entertaining and several weddings have been held here. The gravel circular area next to the island works well for barbeques, dining, a bar/cocktail area or an open fire. It also works well for smaller ceremonies.

Behind the auxiliary building is a thirty-four foot square vegetable garden which has not been used for several years. The fourth side of the fence has been removed to make way for an attached greenhouse, the reinforced foundation of which has been poured. The existing fencing goes several feet into the ground where drain rock surrounds it to deter burrowing animals. Hose bibs exist in the fenced area and the raised beds were built with untreated wood and filled with organic soil.

The turnarounds in front and by the garages are convenient for a number of cars when entertaining. Additional parking has also been used along the sides of the driveway and in the fields to either side.