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Spectacular San Diego Oasis
Rimrock
The Sellers will entertain offers between $1,800,000 and $2,100,000
Bed: 4
Bath: 4.5
Sq Ft: 5542
Lot Size: 2.42
MLS: 090064996
Year Built: 1993
Behind the private guarded and gated entries, above the magnificent views, and past large rock outcroppings and native lush vegetation, lies the road to luxury. A long, circular drive lined with professionally manicured landscaping leads you to an Old World Italian-style masterpiece that includes Travertine flooring, faux glazed walls, designer upgrades, master craftsmanship and custom finishes. As you enter this elegant estate, you are enamored by the architectural details that include decorative stone facade and impressive solid wood double doors with wrought iron and glass inserts. The grand rotunda foyer exceeds your expectations with lovely marble flooring, Schoenbeck crystal chandelier and beautiful views of the backyard and mountain ranges. The guest suite is just off the foyer in the south wing of the home and boasts an en suite bathroom. The guest suite features newer, high-end carpeting and plush built-in bench seating, perfect for enjoying the views of the backyard and beyond. The private guest bath features tiled counter top, wall niche with cabinets, walk-in closet with built-in shelving and a separate room with walk-in shower and commode.
To the right of the foyer is the formal living room with high, exposed beam ceilings, plush carpeting, recessed lighting, panoramic views and numerous wall niches with built-in shelving for displaying family treasures. Exquisite care has been lavished upon the gas fireplace, which is enhanced by the marble hearth and stone-like surround. Adjacent to the living room is a cozy lounge area with window seating and views to the front yard, an ideal space to curl up with a good book. A curved staircase takes you down to the formal dining room, which has been built around a massive boulder, sure to make all your gatherings unforgettable. High-quality furniture-like cabinetry serves as a sideboard and features a Thermador heating drawer. The room also features stone-like wall treatment, Travertine tiled flooring, recessed lighting, high ceilings and mountain views from the large picture window. Hosting dinner parties is effortless with the nearby butler’s pantry with tiled counter tops, wine refrigerator and built-in cabinets located in the hallway between the dining and kitchen areas.
In the heart of this exquisite hillside residence, you’ll find a gourmet kitchen that will inspire the seasoned chef and busy entertainer alike that offers tumbled Travertine tile counter tops, recessed lighting, dual basin sink and center prep-island with sink and bar seating. High-end appliances include Thermador 5-burner gas range and dual convection ovens, Viking dishwasher, and GE Monogram microwave, trash compactor and refrigerator. Next to the kitchen, a casual dining nook is flooded with natural light from the large window framing the beautiful scenery beyond. Or stroll out to the patio for evening cocktails at sunset. A smartly located laundry room with built-in cabinets, is adjacent to the kitchen and also accesses the 3-car garage. The kitchen also opens to a cozy step-down family room with an expansive built-in Cherrywood media center and eye-catching gas/wood burning fireplace. Just off the family room you will find a bedroom with plantation shutters, newer designer carpeting, reach-in closet and convenient built-in shelving and chest of drawers as well as a private bathroom. The private bath features a unique metal sink, tiled flooring, recessed lighting, decorative wall treatments and tiled back splash with tub/shower. Adjacent to the bathroom, a built-in cabinet was installed to contain the family room’s media component wiring.
The stunning master bedroom suite is the ultimate in true luxury. A custom made wood door with glass insert secludes you from the rest of the home while a cozy retreat at the far end provides a wonderful setting to relax in front of the distinctive gas fireplace and enjoy a nightcap. All the conveniences of your own private oasis can be found right here, from the custom armoire that features a small refrigerator, coffee and ice maker and granite counter top to the beautiful credenza that boasts a single drawer Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, wine rack, and designer granite sink perched above the granite counter. Other luxurious finishes include faux glazed paint, three amber-glass pendant chandeliers with rustic iron scrolls, domed ceiling and elegant window seating with views to the extensive grounds, majestic mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
Reminiscent of a world-class spa, the luxurious master bath with a custom designed ¾” glass door, has Travertine tile flooring, recessed lighting, arched display niches, ornately carved natural stone wainscoting, stacked washer and dryer, and separate commode room with bidet. The exquisite BainUltra jetted therapeutic tub is truly the focal point of the room and is flanked by rustic columns, surrounded by fossil stone and nestled under an arched ceiling with views of the side yard. For the ultimate in relaxation, step inside the custom built sauna or marvel in the oversized rotunda tiled shower with multiple showerheads, accent lighting, hand-painted mosaic tile art and fossil stone-topped bench. Other indulgences include two walk in closets, one of which features dark wood colored cabinetry, window seating, center island with granite countertop and concealed ironing board, as well as an elegant vanity with dual brass sinks and fossil stone countertop.
All of your extra curricular activities can be satisfied from within the walls of this home with a generous sized fitness center with full length mirrored wall, private home theatre room with reclining leather seats and a library/music room with Murphy bed that can also double as an additional guest bedroom. There’s no need to dash to the kitchen for refreshments as there is an additional kitchenette with abundant cabinetry, granite counter top, Viking microwave and convection over, 2-drawer Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, ice maker and mini refrigerator at your finger tips. This room also houses a cabinet for media components. An elegantly designed bathroom is located next to the study and features gorgeous cabinetry, Travertine tile, stone sinks that sit on granite countertops and an exquisite tiled shower with dual showerheads. If business is at hand, revel in the private and richly appointed executive office with designer carpet, built in desk and bookcases, fireplace and double door access to a patio and the backyard.
Breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and mountain ranges can be seen from almost anywhere on the 2.42-acre, multi-terraced, landscaped grounds with outdoor sound system. Bask in the sun on one of many natural stone patios, practice on the putting green, or swim against the current in the stationary lap pool with waterfall. There was not a single detail overlooked when designing the custom outdoor kitchen, which has been equipped with the utmost amenities such as high-end stainless steel appliances, tumbled Travertine tiled surfaces, ceiling fans and automated canopy. Take a dip in the Pebble Sheen pool and spa, enjoy the sunset around the volcanic rock fire pit or take a spin along the golf cart path. Your entertainment choices are endless! Other impressive features to note is the finished 3-car garage with Epoxy flooring and built-in cabinets and the professionally manicured grounds that include palm trees, rose bushes, natural rock outcrops and lush grass areas.
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