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S W E E T D I G S | 1 5 3 3 V I A L O P E Z there's a stately recreation room—complete with a bar, butler's kitchen and a patio— and embellished with a coffered ceiling and rich-hued wood floors set in a herringbone pattern. And a sprawling family room with distinct zones for watching movies, sitting with a book in front of the flickering fire- place, or gathering with friends at the bar. When it's time to re-stock the home's two bars, there's a dedicated wine room where, tucked behind double-arched doors over- layed with iron swirls, you'll find custom wall racks and storage for hundreds of bottles. Stroll along the staircases, or take the elevator to the uppermost floor, where you're greeted by a landing lounge and 4 bedroom suites. There's another bedroom suite on the main level, ideal for guests; and a 6th bedroom on the lower level, housed in the helper's quarter's, that's complete with its own laundry and separate entrance. The primary wing is notable for its impressive size and inspiring blue-ocean views from the bedroom, fireplaced sitting area and majes- tic walk-out patio. The neighboring office is a practical touch, and the bathroom is princely, glowing with Venetian-glass-crafted light- ing, and spanning a massive walk-in bathing area where you can choose—steam shower or soaking tub? "It's like a 5-star hotel," says Liang of the spa-like destination, where afterwards you can head to one of the two spacious walk-in closets. The remaining bedroom suites on this floor all have a fresh-air patio where you can take in the unique natural beauty of your surroundings. They're all befittingly roomy, too. "The homeowners have teen - agers, so they can invite their friends into their bedroom to talk or watch TV," points out Liang. "And every bathroom has a Jacuzzi tub and a Toto water closet." The sunny kitchen is Tuscan-inspired, down to the fruit-basket mosaic inlaid over the gleaming Wolf range, and the central island topped in veiny stone. Step from the neighboring dining area, a perfect space for enjoying everyday meals, and you enter one of the most enchanting spots in the villa—a manicured side yard with a gazebo where you can gaze over the blue ocean or watch the color-streaked sky at sunset. After dark, spread out on the green grass or count the stars in the sky, warmed by the blazing firepit. It's the scrupulous details of this resi- dence that make it remarkable, and the unrelenting care in which it's been crafted and maintained. Paired with its rich natural setting, ranging from lush green grounds and views of the sparkling Pacific Ocean, and the result is a thoroughly elegant, jewel-like retreat. "They have a pride of ownership," Liang says of the homeowners. "For them, this house has been about creating a dream—and now they are ready to give their dream to someone else." A R C H I T E C T U R E + D E S I G N 54 DIGS.NET | 12.1.23