This is “The One” you have been waiting to see. In the same family since 1964. Over 4,000 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths plus huge freestanding garage (used to be a guest house) on a secluded-feeling 40,000 square foot virtually flat lot. Original in 1927 per County, (or 1923 from another source), reportedly built by J.C. Anthony for a San Francisco businessman William Hart Wood and his new socialite wife Viola. There are 3 fireplaces. The upstairs fireplace is framed by Delft tiles, the dining room fireplace has a magnificent floor to ceiling European surround. Original interior decorator is famous Frances Elkins. Beautiful chalk rock walls in the front and throughout the garden with walkways and patios throughout the grounds. Adjacent to large formal living room is a delightful garden room. There is a more modern Kitchen addition with two pantries, and disability bathroom and adjoining bedroom, and large laundry room. Huge wine cellar holding hundreds of bottles of wine approached by a circular staircase adjacent to a magnificent circular rock wall. If you are interested in walking the halls of a true and unspoiled American treasure and making it your own – you MUST see this house. Of note, Mesa is a small neighborhood within walking distance to downtown Monterey. In the very early morning greet the fisherman coming back and buy some truly fresh fish or walk to the wharf or restaurants. The lots in the area are generally large and spacious with many large and luxurious homes. Mesa is a sun-belt and has magnificent California weather. There are numerous books and articles about this historical area, its famous builder J.C. Anthony, and the area's past residents – many famous artists and socialites were attracted to this area in the early days.