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Gated at the street and
up a sweeping cobblestoned drive is this one-of-a-kind,
rustic, quintessentially-private, Old-World
Mediterranean, set magically in the wooded company of
lacey pepper trees, lush terraced gardens and splendid
stone pathways to secret hideaways.
With the sounds of a
trickling fountain mingling with the breeze in the
leaves, one is welcomed by a magnificent wooden door in
a stone and brick surround accented with frescoes and
corbel stone.
The vibe is majestic, yet
casual, with vaulted heavy, wood-beamed ceilings,
wide-planked wood floors, exquisitely-detailed,
custom-made ironwork, a dramatic staircase and banks of
French windows thrown open to the outdoors. The living and dining
areas are inviting, with the living area centered on a
grand, carved stone fireplace. The stone walls and
ornate rustic chandelier give the impression that this
home has been here for centuries.
Not without 21st Century
comforts, there’s the gourmet cook’s kitchen, with
weathered-wood, glass-door cabinetry, granite
countertops and a cozy breakfast area illuminated by the
sky.
The bedroom quarters
include the stately and romantic master suite with a
vaulted wood-beamed ceiling and two large French windows
flanking another magnificent stone-carved fireplace.
There are two walk-in closets. The master bath has stone
floors, an exquisite tub carved out of stone and a large
separate shower area. The guest bedroom has French windows & French doors leading to a
peaceful veranda overlooking the verdant canyon.
Truly magnificent and
breathtaking gardens are everywhere and frame the house
in lushness and tranquility. There’s an al fresco dining
area, accented by a bronze statue, all under a canopied
Wisteria tree. A grand stone spa is set against the
gently sloping hill and is fed by an antiqued pipe from
which water gently spills. Set in a stone framed setting
is a fire pit, offering yet another of the many outdoor
vignettes that are perfect for entertaining two or two
hundred.
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