A 43-acre compound in Big Sur reportedly with the region’s only funicular is for sale for $21.5 million. “Bien Sur” includes a main house, multiple guest houses and a caretaker’s house.

The funicular carries you up from the water’s edge to the main estate. The 2,536-square-foot main house has three bedrooms and four baths. Multiple outdoor decks take in the area’s stunning natural beauty with 180-degree panoramic views.

The estate also touts 19 waterfront acres and a private cobblestone beach. Park-like grounds include Zen gardens, a soaking tub, bocce ball court and Koi ponds, among many other amenities. Nicole Truzkowski and Zak Freedman of Sotheby’s International Realty – Carmel Brokerage hold the listing.

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