Privately positioned on approximately 3.86 acres, the home overlooks broad grasslands and sits within one of the Central Coast’s most distinctive private residential communities. Rather than treating the site as a backdrop, the design gives the land a leading role. Meadow House’s elongated, Z-shaped plan follows the contours of the terrain, with its wings shifting in and out to frame views, create protected outdoor spaces and preserve a sense of movement between the interior and the surrounding preserve.

The residence was conceived for a multigenerational family with strong cultural ties to Korea, and that influence can be felt in the home’s calm, measured composition. Korean and Japanese design traditions inform its use of proportion, natural materials, framed views and transitions between enclosed spaces and the outdoors. The architecture does not rely on overt references; instead, its sense of place emerges through restraint, balance and an emphasis on the experience of moving through the home.

Expansive walls of glass dissolve the boundary between inside and out, allowing the meadow, mature oaks and changing California light to become part of the interiors. Cedar and weathering steel help the home settle visually into the site, while a warm palette of materials—including white oak, bluestone, quartz and stainless steel—adds texture without competing with the views. It is a residence that feels refined but tactile, with every finish selected to support a sense of serenity rather than spectacle.

At approximately 8,521 square feet, Meadow House has the space and flexibility to host family and guests with ease. The residence includes six ensuite bedrooms, a detached guest house and generous living areas configured for both entertaining and private retreat. Wide hallways and ramps, integrated into the architecture with particular grace, also support accessibility and aging in place—an increasingly meaningful feature in a home intended to welcome several generations over time.

Among the home’s most distinctive moments is a sunken conversation pit, an intimate gathering space that offers a counterpoint to the openness of the glass-lined main living areas. A library conceals a private retreat room, while a dedicated yoga platform provides a secluded setting for wellness and reflection. On the lower level, A/V conferencing space, a wine area and additional entertaining zones broaden the home’s utility for contemporary life, whether that means a business gathering, family celebration or long weekend with friends.

Meadow House also comes with access to the lifestyle amenities of Santa Lucia Preserve, including The Hacienda, the Preserve Golf Club, equestrian and sports facilities, a recreation lake and more than 100 miles of protected trails. The community is especially compelling for buyers drawn to Carmel’s natural beauty but seeking privacy, open space and a more immersive connection to the outdoors than a typical coastal enclave can offer.

Ultimately, 2 Rumsen Trace is not simply a large contemporary home in a coveted Carmel setting. It is an example of architecture designed to slow the pace: a place where a view across the meadow, the texture of cedar in afternoon light or a walk directly into protected open space carries as much weight as the home’s extensive amenity list. For the buyer seeking architectural distinction and a meaningful relationship with the Central Coast landscape, Meadow House makes a quietly powerful statement.

Offered at $13,300,000 by Cicily Sterling and Mauricio Umansky of The Agency.