Located on Hillside Drive, in La Jolla, California, this hilltop estate is a remarkable feat of engineering and luxury. Delighting residents with a major level of privacy and providing them with simply breathtaking panoramas, the property is a unique place to spend your unfortunately too short life.
The property itself, as a whole, is quite fantastic. It stretches along more than 2 acres of tropical landscaping, boasting a tennis court, an infinity edge pool, pool house, real grass putting green, outdoor grilling fixture with fire pit, a separate guest house and superb stone patios.
This magnificent estate though comprises 10,000 square feet of living spaces found at the end of a 1,000 ft driveway hidden by lush vegetation. It wouldn’t be much of a mistake to say that road can easily take you to a different dimension of luxury and exquisiteness. The entry is guarded by double doors and a porte-cochere. Once inside, you’ll get to bump into 4 state of the art bedrooms, wine room, exercise room, his and hers offices, and, outside, a large garage which can accommodate up to 6 cars.
The design of this exceptional residence, both inside and outside, features details intricately carved by hand, custom cabinetry signed Mueller Turner, venetian plaster walls and a plethora of superb pieces of decoration. The chef’s kitchen is being bombarded by huge amounts of light and boasts with exquisite features like Tuscany travertine, curved elements and Hawaiian Koa wood cabinetry.
The lower level is where his office can be found, alongside an ensuite bathroom, the master suite and a staggering wine room. The entry level also includes an exercise room, a fully endowed guest quarters, luxury living areas and her office. The upper level, on the other hand, brings forth a covered deck, wet bar and a lavish sitting room.
The access towards the master retreat is made through a chamber with a stunning barrel vault ceiling, and, once there, you can admire a sitting room, sauna, his and hers baths and closets with state of the art cabinetry and a magnificent fireplace. In the end, this 4-bedroom and 10-bathroom estate is quite an eye catcher, just like its listing price – a whopping $17 million.
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