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levels. "You can sit in the pool and have amaz-
ing views," says Shelton. Waking up to vistas,
spending leisurely days by the pool and host-
ing memorable get-togethers under the warm
sun—moments here are infused with invigorat-
ing beauty and a feeling of relaxed luxury.
After living in the home for decades,
the owners embarked on a comprehensive
custom rebuild that was completed in 2019.
The idea was to open up the 6-bedroom,
8-bathroom residence to those big, vivid views
and the invigorating feel of life on the hillside.
And add some great amenities, from a gym to a
spacious, sunlit office where you can take work
breaks on an oceanview patio.
"The home is extremely private and very
unassuming from the street," the agent points
out, "but it's grand and extraordinary once you
get inside." The exterior is decked in glass and
mahogany wood—part of an entry sequence
leading to a light-filled grand foyer. It's an apt
invitation into the home, where a mingling
of exposed brick and wood-plank floors gives
earthy influence to an otherwise bright, airy
home. Then there's the soothing Pacific Ocean
panorama of blue-on-blue that greets you on
the main floor. "It's very rare to have these
type of views on the first floor," Shelton says
of the majestic palm-tree scenes that populate
main spaces, including the open kitchen and
sun-splashed living room.
A BACK YARD OASIS
The scale of the home is expansive. High ceil-
ings and spacious rooms are perfect partners for
the design palette—crisp shiplap along the ceil-
ing and walls; and white and pale hues—adding
up to the perfect backdrop for letting coastal
nature seep in everywhere you look. Large-scale
glass is abundant, and full-height doors link the
interior with the landscaped back yard.
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