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 lacy 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.
Co-listed with Jill Krutchik, Prudential, 818.259.1512.
