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Carmel Owners Propose Demolition of Historic Property for Stella House Books & Cafe Build

Property owners in Carmel seek approval to demolish a 123-year-old house to construct a new building for Stella House Books & Cafe.

By Colin Percy · May 21, 2026

The owners of the proposed Stella House Books & Cafe in Carmel are seeking permission to replace a 123-year-old home with a new structure. While original plans for the business involved renovating and expanding the historic house, the developers have pivoted to a new-construction approach to house the cafe and bookstore.

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