Hollingswood, named in honor of its sea-captain designer/builder, Sedric Hollingsworth, is one of several magical American Craftsman-style homes located in the prestigious Indian Shoals enclave. Set on 4.65 acres facing the ocean, this estate property offers a unique combination of sweeping blue-water views, one-of-a-kind gardens, and extraordinary privacy. Migrating whales, dozens of bird species, and an amazing array of other wildlife make this a true natural wonderland.
This area of Point Cabrillo Drive area is bordered by two state parks where rustic country homes inhabit the hillside. It’s a true wooded retreat.
Built in 1947, this home was ingeniously constructed with old-growth redwood and includes a master bedroom, second bedroom/office, two baths, a large country kitchen with dining area and living room, each offering ocean and/or garden views. Throughout the house, you’ll find delightful features that include pine flooring, hand-carved ceiling panels and beams, a fireplace that’s among the most romantic on California’s North Coast, and an assortment of crafty nautical-themed mechanisms that open and close the master doors.
Winters are cozy and warm thanks to a high-end wood stove and a central forced-air furnace. The recently-installed well system delivers deliciously pure water to the house and cottage, and supplies all gardens, which are irrigated with an extensive drip water system. A second well is capped and may be re-activated, if desired.
The French doors that open onto a large deck and face the ocean are graced with a single petal antique rose variety that perfumes the kitchen and dining area when in bloom. Throughout the property, spring presents a beautiful array of poppies, foxglove, lavender, azalea, daffodils and, best of all, the multitude of mature rhododendrons that produce an incredible burst of color and scent for several weeks.
The barbecue pad is conveniently located just outside the kitchen door, and near one of the most novel and enthralling treehouses you’ll ever explore. Guests are easily accommodated in a lovely, private and independent cottage with its ample living room, bath, galley kitchen, bedroom, and dedicated fenced garden.
The roughly 6-cord covered woodshed is well constructed and keeps firewood dry and burnable all year long. Additional exterior curing piers allow wood to age in well advance. And the quirky chicken house, currently used for garden storage, is in excellent condition and nesting boxes with exterior access may be re-activated.
The charming Victorian village of Mendocino, once used as the opening setting for a famous TV series, is located approximately 1.7 miles to the south, providing a rich selection of art galleries, excellent dining, historic structures, food markets and boutiques, plus cliff-side walking paths along panoramic ocean bluffs and large beaches. The restored Point Cabrillo Lighthouse reserve is located to the immediate north and is perfect for walking, biking, bird-watching, and picnicking. And Caspar Cove, just a couple of minutes further north, provides another large and shallow-water beach with gentle waves that’s perfect for children.
Coastal Living calls Mendocino a “California dream” and the New York Times has frequently written about its “profound beauty.” It’s all part of the perfect setting for this gem of a property, and an estate that will nestle you in enchanted days, and create magical memories that will last for years to come.
