In 1917 artist Theodore Criley purchased land adjacent to Gibson Creek in the Highlands with the intention of building his young family a home.  The following year, 1918, the initial stone home was completed becoming essentially the first family home in the Highlands.  In the late teens and early 20’s its studio living room overlooking Gibson Bay was touted to be the best place for parties in the Carmel area playing host to a colony of writers, poets, artists and musicians. Over the past four years this Highlands gem has undergone extensive updating of interiors and gardens.  With 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 5 fireplaces, a lower level guest apartment, professionally landscaped gardens by Bernard Trainor, terraced stone patios, direct access to Gibson Beach and Point Lobos, 71 Highway 1 is a truly unique Highlands residential experience.