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Perched on a peaceful promontory in the Covenant of Rancho Santa Fe, above the San Dieguito River Valley, this sophisticated estate presents a refined yet relaxed ambiance where indoor/outdoor living is embellished with awe-inspiring, ever-changing views of gentle hills and sparkling evening lights. An easy-flowing floorplan features a main level with natural stone and solid wood floors throughout, a substantially appointed walnut-paneled library/office, a theater, and view-oriented living, dining and family rooms. Two islands enrich stunning French Traditional cabinetry in a kitchen detailed with granite countertops and professional appliances. A divine primary wing opens to a view-enhanced bedroom, revealing a fireplace, sitting area, a generous bath with 2 vanities, freestanding tub and 2 walk-in closets. Arched passageways and doors, vaulted and beamed wood ceilings, a whole-house audio system and a walk-in wet bar with wine refrigerator are proudly displayed. The home’s lower level offers a multi-car garage and a bonus room/gym. Five en-suite bedrooms and six full and two half baths in the main house complement a detached guest house with kitchenette and living room. Gated grounds feature an infinity pool with spa, large lawns and patios, colorful and fragrant gardens, and a vast array of fruit trees.

Crowning a 14-acre plateau in the picturesque hills of Rancho Santa Fe’s exclusive Covenant, this iconic, gated sanctuary is graced with rare 270° ocean and mountain views. On the exterior, ancient honed white Texas Limestone is juxtaposed with sleek, modern Cor-Ten Steel, glass, and rich Mahogany to create a contemporary mosaic of unique materials. The interior, with its rich, luxurious Imbuia Brazilian Walnut flooring and walls of Venetian plaster, fashioned from marble dust, creates a canvas of intrinsic natural beauty resulting in a masterpiece lovingly christened by its owner as “Castillo Pacifico”. Museum-sized hallways provide ample display areas for art and artifacts. Six generous en-suite bedrooms are woven into living, dining, cooking and relaxing spaces, each surrounded by sweeping panoramic views. The executive office, with its conference room, powder room and bar, may be accessed by a private entrance. On the lower level, a staff apartment with a full kitchen and bathroom adjoins a recreation area that features a gym, spa bathroom, and catering kitchen, all with easy access to the championship-designed tennis court. A detached two-bedroom, 2-bath guesthouse with kitchen and lounge is surrounded by fragrant gardens, exotic trees, and groomed hiking paths. A gated driveway gently meanders to the courtyard with its welcoming circular motor court. Once inside, guests will marvel at the indoor spaces and magnificent Pacific Ocean views. Castillo Pacifico was designed for indoor-outdoor living that could only happen in its near-perfect climate. Outdoors, sculpture and meditation gardens blend with covered and heated entertainment pavilions, a fully equipped kitchen, pool, spa, vendor’s lounge, and an 8-car attached garage. Seamless movement between indoors and the rest of its 14 acres, adds to the peace, tranquility, and security of this iconic estate.