Property Description
BACK ON MARKET, BUYER COULD NOT PERFORM. Exceptionally private, dramatically styled and timelessly appealing, this awe-inspiring custom estate in Rancho Santa Fe’s Covenant impresses at every turn. Old World Mediterranean themes are combined with striking contemporary architectural elements in this, renowned architect Douglas Austin’s, residential masterpiece. Significant elements include a curved staircase, soaring foyer and grand gathering space. Features include 7 bedrooms, each with full bath and its own dedicated outdoor living space. The detached casita features a 525-bottle climate-controlled wine cellar and a spa bath with sauna and steam shower to bring the total to 8 full and 2 half baths, plus an outdoor shower. Six fireplaces, 3 of which are double sided, are artfully executed to warm 9 separate rooms. Beyond the buildings, the land, the location and the landscape features combine to make this property exceptional. Exceptionally private, dramatically styled and timelessly appealing, this awe-inspiring custom estate in Rancho Santa Fe’s sought-after Covenant impresses at every turn. Renowned architect Douglas Austin’s, residential masterpiece is set on almost 2 acres of fully usable West Covenant land. Old World Mediterranean themes are combined with striking contemporary design cues that distinguish enormous main living areas with soaring ceilings, walls of windows, a curved staircase, inlaid stone and wood flooring, and extensive leaded-glass windows and doors. A quartet of en suite bedrooms is featured on the first floor with 3 more upstairs. Each of the bedrooms features dedicated outdoor living space. A spa bath with sauna and steam shower bring the total to 8 full and 2 half baths, plus an outdoor shower. Trompe l'oeil ceiling murals adorn select rooms. Great room with pub bar includes three 4k TVs with extensive media capabilities, a Viking wine refrigerator, and a Hoshizaki ice machine. Six fireplaces, including 3 with 2 sides, warm 9 formal and casual areas of the home, which also offers a 525-bottle climate-controlled wine cellar, an office with direct pool access, and a chef’s kitchen with rotunda breakfast room, 2 dishwashers, a Viking steam unit, Viking French door double oven, a warming drawer, prep sink, 36” Sub-Zero refrigerator and separate 36” Sub-Zero freezer. State-of-the-art systems include fire sprinklers throughout, a Generac backup generator, an AMX control system and many iPhone-enabled smart home features including Lutron lighting, thermostats, whole-house audio and pool control systems. Elegant entry gates and a private drive create a serene introduction to superbly landscaped grounds that are shaded with more than 100 mature specimen trees. Enjoy a dramatic arrival plaza entry with multiple fountains; a detached casita, a 4-car garage; a pool with swim-up bar, spa, waterfall, walk-in beach entry, and multiple fire features; a natural gas fire pit; 2 outdoor kitchens; an outdoor shower; raised bed vegetable and spice garden, fruit orchard, rose garden and putting green.