An architectural treasure, this bright home is adorned w/dark custom wood accents creating a stunning contrast to the light Spanish stucco walls. At the heart of the home, the great room encompasses a kitchen w/center island, hand-carved cabinetry, a temp-controlled 600-bottle wine closet, a sunny breakfast area, & a family room w/fireplace. A covered dining terrace w/fireplace, built-in BBQ, courtyard, garden patios, & solar-heated saltwater pool & spa extend the inviting ambiance to the lovely outdoors. This romantic 4-bedroom hacienda is set on a hill near the end of a cul-de-sac with a private, gated driveway. The natural-flowing layout of the home features 3 bedrooms on the main level, while the entire 2nd story is a master retreat comprised of an open office with built-in desks and shelving, a large bedroom with sitting area and fireplace, a huge closet with 2 entries, and a luxurious bathroom with jetted tub and separate shower. With French doors, an 18+ foot high cathedral ceiling with wood beams and 10 clerestory windows, the entryway and living room create a warm and inviting ambiance that expands to the outdoor entertaining areas. Amenities abound throughout the home and include top-of-the-line kitchen appliances, a hammered copper sink, a hand-forged iron staircase, 2 heating & air conditioning zones, 4 fireplaces, indoor and outdoor surround sound, a security system, a rainwater capture system for the orchard, tool shed, and so much more! A combination mudroom/laundry room with built-in bench, sink, and cabinets is strategically located off the garage with plenty of storage space. This low maintenance property on less than half an acre has all the perks of country living - privacy, quiet, irrigated garden beds, and even a predator-proof chicken run with solar operated door. This Olivenhain home captures the best of the bucolic setting while still being conveniently located just a short drive to beaches and shopping and in a top-rated school distric...
Listing Courtesy of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty