California home made from wine barrels, 'rustic charm' hits market: See inside

Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY
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A home for sale in Central California is a wine lover's dream come true.

The “Barrel House,” a home made out of a pair of two-story tall reclaimed redwood wine barrels in Big Sur, is on the market. And it can be yours for only $3.265 million.

This architect-designed home, according to the online listing, is a cultural timepiece among Big Sur’s luxury real estate properties.

"The Barrel House," a home made from wine barrels in Big Sur has an asking price of $3,265,000.
"The Barrel House," a home made from wine barrels in Big Sur has an asking price of $3,265,000.

Hillary Lipman, Big Sur Coast Properties listing agent, told USA TODAY Monday that the current owner is “ready to retire and move closer to her daughter in San Luis Obispo.” Lipman shared with SF Gate that the current owner is excited to "pass along the incredible property."

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The “Barrel House” was in the owner’s family for 40 years, presenting a unique opportunity to for potential buyers to purchase a home designed by legendary Big Sur architect Mickey Muennig.

Muennig was known as the “man who built Big Sur” and was best known for the design of Post Ranch Inn, a luxury resort built on the cliffs of Big Sur, according to reporting by SF Gate.  He also championed organic architecture, blending properties into their surrounding landscape, SF Gate reported.

Views from inside and outside the 'Barrel House'

The house is located at 1 Pfeiffer Point Road in Big Sur, which is west of Highway 1 up on Pfeiffer Point, near the popular Pfeiffer Beach, SF Gate reported.

The vast Big Sur horizon of peaks, canyons and endless ocean vistas can be seen from the property, providing an “expansive view” of the surrounding area, according to the online listing.

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The “Barrel House” blends rustic charm with ocean views” and comes complete with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a loft over 2,200 square feet. A guest cottage, among other amenities, are also located on the five-acre property.

“It is among a rare enclave of houses that sit atop the ridge west of Highway 1. This rustic hand-built home is in the heart of the Big Sur wilderness while being just minutes away from local Big Sur restaurants, resorts and other amenities,” according to the online listing.

An exterior view of "The Barrel House," a home available for purchase in Big Sur, California.
An exterior view of "The Barrel House," a home available for purchase in Big Sur, California.
Another exterior of the rustically charming "Barrel House."
Another exterior of the rustically charming "Barrel House."
A look at the guest cottage, also made out of reclaimed redwood wine barrel, at located near "The Barrel House."
A look at the guest cottage, also made out of reclaimed redwood wine barrel, at located near "The Barrel House."
A look inside the "Barrel House," a 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath home complete with a loft and guest cottage on site.
A look inside the "Barrel House," a 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath home complete with a loft and guest cottage on site.
The living room at "Barrel House."
The living room at "Barrel House."
A look at the "Barrel House" kitchen.
A look at the "Barrel House" kitchen.
Guest cottage accommodations include a one-bedroom, full kitchen, deck and outdoor dining area.
Guest cottage accommodations include a one-bedroom, full kitchen, deck and outdoor dining area.
One of two bedrooms at the "Barrel House."
One of two bedrooms at the "Barrel House."
One of two bedrooms at the "Barrel House."
One of two bedrooms at the "Barrel House."
One of 2.5 bathrooms at the "Barrel House."
One of 2.5 bathrooms at the "Barrel House."
A bathtub pictured in one of the 2.5 bathrooms available for use at the "Barrel House."
A bathtub pictured in one of the 2.5 bathrooms available for use at the "Barrel House."

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: California home made of wine barrels listed at $3.2M: See photos

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