Step inside 12-acre Carmel CA compound at Clint Eastwood’s hidden enclave
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- Estate in Tehama community lists at $9.9M on 12.32 acres.
- Completed in 2025; main house, ADU, junior ADU and reimagined barn included.
- Solar array, dual batteries and durable materials boost resilience and low maintenance.
In the hills above Carmel, a new compound built inside Clint Eastwood’s exclusive Tehama community is courting homebuyers who might want three generations under one roof — without sacrificing privacy.
The estate at 71 Este Canada on the California coast, listed at $9.9 million, sits on 12.32 acres in a guard-and-gated enclave capped at just 90 home sites across roughly 2,000 acres. Completed in 2025, the property combines a seven-bedroom, 4,925-square-foot main residence, accessory dwelling unit, junior ADU and a reimagined barn into what the sellers and listing agent describe as a self-contained “family compound” built to last.
Eastwood — a legendary actor and Oscar-winning filmmaker who once served as Carmel’s mayor — founded, developed and lives in Tehama, according to Coldwell Banker.
Listing agent Tim Allen of Tim Allen Properties at Coldwell Banker Global Luxury said the property’s appeal is as much about how it functions as the beautiful location where it sits.
“You’ve got 12 acres and a true family compound that functions like its own little ecosystem,” he said in an email to The Sacramento Bee. “With the solar setup and dual battery backups, there’s a level of self-sufficiency that today’s high-end buyers really value.”
Multigenerational living
Local architect Craig Holdren led the design of the main residence, while Kerry Gillette of Grand Gill Design handled interiors for the ADUs. The buildings read as a unified set but with enough distinction that each feels like its own address, a subtle but important quality for multigenerational living.
Rather than chasing the oceanfront spectacle, the architecture turns inward to the land. The compound is oriented toward uninterrupted ranch land and the distant Santa Lucia Mountain views, with the buildings staggered to carve out smaller courts, decks and views that let relatives stay close but not crowded.
“We designed and built these houses with the idea of multigenerational living, where three generations could live, work and play,” co-owner Amelia Erickson, who shares the property with her husband and parents, said in an email.. “We wanted to create spaces that felt comfortable, effortless and welcoming; spaces that are just as appropriate for everyday living as they are for Thanksgiving dinners and summer pool parties.”
Erickson said the family, all native Californians, tried to let the landscape drive their decisions.
“We saw this beautiful piece of land and knew we wanted to create spaces that felt natural, airy and light, to incorporate the outdoors and let the land speak for itself,” she said.
Favorite spot: Firepit
One of their favorite spots is a built-in firepit at a point on the property oriented toward pristine mountain views.
“Here, we can sit around the warm fire on crisp fall mornings or enjoy lazy summer evenings together, watching our daughters collect acorns or pester ladybugs and sharing easy conversation,” Erickson said.
The main house is scaled like a modern lodge, with high ceilings and light as the driving forces. Vaulted wood ceilings and skylights draw daylight into the core living spaces, while custom plaster walls and a stone-clad fireplace add weight and texture. Radiant-heated hardwood and tile floors make the home comfortable through Carmel’s misty coastal mornings and cool evenings.
On the upper level, the primary suite is treated as a retreat within the retreat. It opens to a private deck pointed at the surrounding hills and includes a spa-style bath and walk-in closet. Three additional bedrooms and two offices fill out the main residence, a deliberate mix that acknowledges how often buyers in this price range now work remotely at a high level.
The ADU, tucked on the property as its own small residence, is designed so that long-term guests — or family — can live independently. An open kitchen anchors the living area, which also has a fireplace and wine storage. An outdoor shower and expansive upper deck extend daily life outside. The junior ADU adds another flexible suite that can support caregivers, relatives or a property manager.
A former barn on the site has been reimagined to serve both guests and serious work. It incorporates additional accommodations plus dedicated office and conference space, turning what might have been occasional overflow lodging into a year-round, multi-use wing of the compound.
Behind the scenes, the property is engineered for durability and a level of self-reliance. A solar array and dual battery backups support day-to-day operations and resilience during outages. Metal roofing, stone and stucco exteriors and radiant heating are intended to keep maintenance low and comfort high over time.
Five garage spaces serve the collection of structures and the multiple households and guests they might host.
Allen pointed to Tehama’s combination of seclusion and amenities as a major draw.
“You’re in Teháma, the premier Carmel Valley community, developed by Clint Eastwood to embrace nature while offering golf, tennis, a world-class clubhouse and trails for hiking and biking, yet remaining close to the amenities of the Monterey Peninsula,” he said. “This enclave ... embraces a quiet, unscripted permanence.”
