This two-story resort style Mediterranean estate with contemporary design elements is located on the desirable West-side of the exclusive Covenant in Rancho Santa Fe. Perched at the end of a meandering private driveway, fully fenced and gated, this 1.84 acre property is surrounded by beautiful mature landscape with some distant views, all engulfed in total privacy. Truly embodying the Southern California lifestyle, this home, designed by Architect, Doug Austin has a seamless open floor plan with all public areas opening up to the resort-style backyard with sparkling pool, fire bowls, spectacular outdoor living and lounging spaces, putting green and more. The spacious and light-filled oversized living room and dining rooms are the perfect venues for large scale dining and entertaining. The kitchen is a true chef's dream, perfectly detailed with top of the line appliances, crisp slabs of stone, custom cabinetry, large center island, casual seating bar and a sun drenched informal dining area. The kitchen opens to a warm and inviting family room with full entertaining bar, large media center, fireplace and doors that open to the oversized veranda ....the ideal venue for indoor/outdoor dining, entertaining and relaxing. The first-floor primary suite is exceptional and fit for royalty; large with sitting area with fireplace opening to a romantic veranda-perfect for morning coffee or an evening night-cap, steam shower, luxurious spa bath, dual sinks and water closets, his and her custom designed dressing rooms and a fireplace. In addition, in the main residence there is a rich wood flanked office/library with fireplace, four additional well-appointed suites of bedrooms (three are located on the second level), all with outdoor patios. The separate guest casita has two suites of bedrooms and a great room with a kitchen. For your outside enjoyment there is a stone and glass detailed beach entry pool with swim up bar, summer kitchen, fire bowls, an oversized bubbling spa, fire pit, pool bath and numerous dining/lounging areas and expansive lawn area. The property is close to the Covenant trail system. Other design elements: over the top high-quality finishes throughout, wood and stone floors, home automation, Lutron lighting, extensive use of leaded glass, fruit orchard, raised bed vegetable garden, climate-controlled wine room, garaging for 4 cars, natural gas, security, generator, 6 fireplaces (3 are dual sided), beautiful landscape and lush grounds. Spectacular and grand and so very luxurious. Located in the award-winning Rancho Santa Fe School District and minutes to the RSF Village, golf and tennis clubs and local award-winning beaches.
