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sunlit hideaway of a bathroom with a deep
soaking tub and an elaborately painted
ceiling. Dramatically, the bedroom itself
is exposed to ocean air and an elaborate
coastal scene, palm-dotted cliffs
included, when full-scale glass
walls slide away, and graceful
French doors reveal the balcony.
After dark the atmosphere is
magical, heightened by the suite's
roaring fireplace and the glittering
lights of the coastline.
The size of the residence
allows for a floorplan that caters
to many moods. There are cozy
gathering spots, like the bright
kitchen where sun pours through
skylights in the vaulted ceiling.
Quiet places, like a glass-encased hallway
that crosses over a pond filled with colorful
swimming koi. And an endless number of
places to entertain, both indoors and along
the landscaped grounds.
This gated and fully shrouded estate
offers a private realm of its own, but step-
ping out for a walk is lovely, too. There are
winding trails along nearby bluffs, and a
inviting greenbelt for leisurely
dog walking and jogging. You can
take bike rides along the broad,
quiet streets with ease; or drive to
mellow shops and sidewalk eater-
ies, less than 5 minutes away.
But any guest, or member of
the household coming home on a
random day, probably won't help
but be struck by the the home's
entry sequence. It's a grand,
landscaped walkway where you
pass by a series of imposing
arches, supported by a colon-
nade of columns. It signals a retreat from
the daily business of life, and a welcome
immersion into a different world, where
you are surrounded equally by grandeur
and bold nature.
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