{"id":4267,"date":"2024-01-10T23:41:42","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T23:41:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/10\/here-we-come-with-a-quick-sale-for-monkee-michael-nesmiths-carmel-valley-estate\/"},"modified":"2024-01-10T23:41:42","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T23:41:42","slug":"here-we-come-with-a-quick-sale-for-monkee-michael-nesmiths-carmel-valley-estate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/10\/here-we-come-with-a-quick-sale-for-monkee-michael-nesmiths-carmel-valley-estate\/","title":{"rendered":"Here We Come\u2014With a Quick Sale for Monkee Michael Nesmith\u2019s Carmel Valley Estate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/news\/celebrity-real-estate\/michael-nesmiths-carmel-valley-california-estate-sells-for-3-2m\/\" title=\"Here We Come\u2014With a Quick Sale for Monkee Michael Nesmith\u2019s Carmel Valley Estate\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"credit\">Michael Ochs Archives\/Getty Images \/ Realtor.com<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>It looks like buyers didn\u2019t monkey around when the late <strong>Michael Nesmith<\/strong>\u2018s former <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/realestateandhomes-search\/Carmel-Valley_CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carmel Valley, CA<\/a>, home appeared on the market.<\/p>\n<p>It took a decisive house hunter just 17 days to pony up $3,250,009 for the one-time residence of the soft-spoken member of the iconic made-for-TV band, The Monkees.<\/p>\n<p>The three-bedroom, 3.5-bath home was listed in late November for $3.5 million.<\/p>\n<p>Built in 1962 and mostly remodeled, the 3,365-square-foot, Central California ranch home is in Sleepy Hollow\u2014an exclusive, gated neighborhood in the beautiful and tranquil Carmel Valley, minutes from Carmel Valley Village and about 20 miles inland from the coast of the oh, so posh seaside village of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/realestateandhomes-search\/Carmel-by-the-Sea_CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carmel-by-the-Sea<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Monkee Michael Nesmith\u2019s Carmel Valley home<\/p>\n<p class=\"credit\">Realtor.com<\/p>\n<p>Nesmith was 78 when he died from heart failure <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2021\/12\/10\/arts\/music\/michael-nesmith-dead.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in his Carmel Valley home<\/a> in 2021.<\/p>\n<p>His former residence includes nearly 6.5 acres of rolling lawns and hills dotted with trees. Also on the property is a large, sparkling pool with an inviting deck and plenty of patio space for entertaining or for serene, private enjoyment.<\/p>\n<p>Overhead view of the Nesmith property<\/p>\n<p class=\"credit\">Realtor.com<\/p>\n<p>The home features numerous soaring skylights, windows, and sliders, which stream in abundant California sunshine and showcase the gorgeous views.<\/p>\n<p>Sliders, windows, and skylights<\/p>\n<p class=\"credit\">Realtor.com<\/p>\n<p>High, vaulted ceilings and walls are clad in light-hued paneling, which lends a spacious feel to the rooms.<\/p>\n<p>Light paneling on the walls and ceiling<\/p>\n<p class=\"credit\">Realtor.com<\/p>\n<p>There are impressive, wood-burning fireplaces in the family room and the living room, which flows into the dining room space.<\/p>\n<p>The family room opens to the kitchen, where a three-seat breakfast bar and professional quality stainless-steel appliances await.<\/p>\n<p>Living room with light-painted paneling<\/p>\n<p class=\"credit\">Realtor.com<\/p>\n<p>Kitchen<\/p>\n<p class=\"credit\">Realtor.com<\/p>\n<p>Other noteworthy spaces include a home office with built-in desks and shelves, along with a primary suite with lovely built-in cabinetry and shelving; a spacious, double-vanity bath; and an equally roomy walk-in closet.<\/p>\n<p>Home office<\/p>\n<p class=\"credit\">Realtor.com<\/p>\n<p>Primary suite<\/p>\n<p class=\"credit\">Realtor.com<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also a one-bedroom, 650-square-foot guesthouse on the premises. It has a semiattached, 700-square-foot media studio, which Nesmith looks to have used for recording and playing music. However, it could easily be converted for other uses. Art studio or gym, perhaps?<\/p>\n<p>Guesthouse<\/p>\n<p class=\"credit\">Realtor.com<\/p>\n<p>Recording studio<\/p>\n<p class=\"credit\">Realtor.com<\/p>\n<p>Some fun facts about Nesmith: His mother, <strong>Bette Nesmith Graham,<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.women-inventors.com\/Bette-Nesmith-Graham.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">invented<\/a> the typewriter correction fluid known as Liquid Paper. Nesmith performed and wrote for The Monkees band, starring in the TV show of the same name. He wrote the hit, \u201cDifferent Drum,\u201d for <strong>Linda Ronstadt<\/strong>\u00a0and the Stone Poneys. He also produced the films, \u201cRepo Man\u201d and \u201cTapeheads.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/news\/celebrity-real-estate\/michael-nesmiths-carmel-valley-california-estate-sells-for-3-2m\/\">Here We Come\u2014With a Quick Sale for Monkee Michael Nesmith\u2019s Carmel Valley Estate<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/\">Real Estate News &amp; Insights | realtor.com\u00ae<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Michael Ochs Archives\/Getty Images \/ Realtor.com It looks like buyers didn\u2019t monkey around when the late Michael Nesmith\u2018s former Carmel Valley, CA, home appeared on the market. 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