It doesn't take a trip to California's Redwood National Park to see the state's impressive and rare trees. This Carmel home was built largely from the now-protected wood.

One species of the California redwoods is now endangered, according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Most of the other species threatened by climate change are largely protected in national parks.

But in 1980, when the house at 1616 W. 116th St. was built, they weren't.

The resulting estate, now listed for $2.7 million, is an unusual, midcentury modern style home that real estate agents dubbed "California contemporary."

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Only the home's private gate is visible from nearby 116th Street. The structure itself is concealed by trees and tucked into a slight hill on the 10-acre property. Visitors have to follow a long driveway before reaching the front door.

Along with forest, the sprawling property includes a one-bedroom guesthouse, barn, in-ground pool, pool house and tennis court. There's a two-car attached and three-car unattached garage.

Inside, the 9,443-square-foot house includes five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms. The master suite on the main floor includes a walk-in closet, modern bathtub and private deck

The open main living space brings the focus outdoors. Floor-to-ceiling windowed doors open out to a large deck that extends the length of the building with cooking and seating areas. One of the home's two midcentury style fireplaces is in the family room. The other is in the basement.

Also in the basement are three bedrooms and a large entertaining area with a modern blue bar and theater room.

About the home

Address: 1616 W. 116th St., Carmel.

Details: Five bedrooms; three and a half baths; 9,443 square feet; built from California redwood; tennis court; in-ground pool and pool house; one-bedroom guesthouse on 10.25 acres.

Asking price: $2,795,000.

MLS: 21586162.

Contact: Gurpartap Gill, The Tim O'Conner Team Berkshire Hathaway Home, 317-496-9566, gill@bhhsin.com.

Contact IndyStar reporter Emma Kate Fittes at 317-513-7854 or efittes@gannett.com. Follow her on Facebook and Twitter: @IndyEmmaKate