Nestled in the "Village" in the prestigious Covenant of Rancho Santa Fe, a lush park-like private and gated drive leads you to this elegant and extravagant 2.85 acre estate. The property has been recently expanded and updated and blends sophisticated European style with the quintessential Southern California lifestyle. This stunning estate, surrounded with majestic palms is an oasis, a sanctuary of impressive splendor. Charm and grandeur whisper "welcome" to each visitor and the quiet serenity makes you stop momentarily before heading into the mahogany and beveled glass front doors into the grand foyer gallery.

Casually chic yet impossibly luxurious, the residence encompasses five well appointed bedrooms suites, six opulent baths and two stunning powder rooms. Generous public areas allow for grand parties, including impressive double-height living and dining salons and dramatic dual wrought-iron and wood sweeping stairways.

For daily living, a professional gourmet kitchen with custom furniture quality distressed alder cabinetry and a spacious and sunny informal dining/breakfast room adjoin the inviting family room. The separate media/game room encompasses a walk in bar and separate fitness room. Private retreats include large bedrooms, limestone detailed baths and private balconies. The lavish master retreat with fireplace and sitting area has a luxurious bath suite with his and her baths and dressing rooms. There is an executive wood flanked office/library with fireplace.

The "piece de resistance" is the outdoor covered loggia with fireplace, opening onto the sparkling pool with waterfall, spa, and extensive custom BBQ area with fireplace and pool bath. The estate?s beautiful grounds, assessable from most rooms through French doors, include a large lower terraced grass area, classical rose gardens, mature citrus and rare palm trees.

Classic design elements include: marble, granite, French limestone, custom cabinetry, hand distressed hardwood floors, antique light fixtures imported from France, custom silk window treatments, custom loomed wool carpets from France, imported tiles from Portugal, vintage wood beams.

Additional amenities include: custom designed wine storage, surround sound, garaging for four cars, abundant storage. The privacy, size and location of this property is within walking distance to all shops, restaurants, the Rancho Santa Fe school and library, post office, golf course and the newly renovated club house. This is a once in a life time opportunity to own such a unique and prestigious property in a location that cannot be replicated.Visit www.VillageExtravagance.com.