A Modern Take on Luxury in Rancho Santa Fe - 16568 La Gracia

http://www.DalzellGroup.com http://www.16568LaGracia.com Situated on a prized South facing view lot in revered Rancho Santa Fe, this stunning transitional contemporary estate sets a new standard for custom new construction and architectural design in Rancho Santa Fe. The striking front elevation is framed by a limestone clad entry, transitioning to the entry courtyard with honed limestone flooring, flanked by a decorative reflecting pool. Stepping through the 10-foot glass pivot front door, the eyes are immediately drawn through the main living spaces to a spectacular covered entertaining patio and the infinity edge pool and a raised sunbathing deck and fire feature. Clear story windows bathe the oversized Great Room in natural light and accentuate the solid timber ceiling beams. Rich hand-distressed wide-plank white oak floors provide luxurious warmth and inviting contrast to the clean, modern lines of the dramatic concrete fireplace with backlighting. 40 foot Pocketing Lift and Slide doors create the ultimate indoor-outdoor experience for entertaining on a grand scale or for everyday comfort. The chef-inspired kitchen is adorned with honed Cremo Delicato Carrera marble countertops, Wolf and Sub Zero appliances and hidden prep room and expansive pantry. A custom designed glass wine cellar is a dramatic statement feature that separates the kitchen from the grand dining room with its double slider leading to stepping stones over the reflecting pond. The opulent master suite is defined by exquisite ceiling detail, floating contemporary walnut cabinetry and wood clad sliders leading to a private covered patio with fireplace. The view to the pool and the stunning valley views beyond are perfectly framed by the arched patio, an architectural detail inspired by renowned contemporary architect Irving Gill. The master bathroom suite was inspired by Jennifer Aniston’s custom Malibu estate and boasts a dramatic floor-to-ceiling “window wall”, centered on a large free-standing soaking tub embraced by the serenity of a private landscaped courtyard. With its own secluded outdoor shower and sitting area, the master bath truly competes with the best spas in the world. This 8,251 sq ft single level sets a new standard of attention to detail, with above normal ceiling heights (the great room is well over 20 feet high, and the secondary bedrooms are as much as 16 feet), walnut interior doors, and cutting edge tile materials and uses. With an emphasis on a warm contemporary design, this estate bridges the genres of traditional and modern architecture with ease, highlighted by dramatic glass curtain walls and an open concept floor plan. 16568 La Gracia boasts a premier location in historic Rancho Santa Fe with panoramic southern vistas over the valley below. The vanishing edge pool creates its own horizon reflecting the warmth of the setting sun. A unique cantilevered entertaining deck with fire pit sits over the pool and offers the ultimate gathering spot to take in this one-of-a-kind setting. This estate property is within a short walk of Rancho Santa Fe’s finest restaurants and boutique shopping in the Village. Enjoy spectacular outdoor dining and community events hosted at the renowned Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (oh and if you play your cards right, they will even home deliver your meal to you since you are only 6 homes away!). With nationally-recognized private and public schools (R. Roger Rowe School is just down the street) and the storied Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club with its Max Behr-designed course, this jewel community in San Diego is an address to be coveted.