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52 DIGS.NET | 5.29.26 S W E E T D I G S | 1 4 0 9 V I A F E R N A N D E Z P erched on a sculpted hillside with the Pacific glistening in the distance, 1409 Via Fernandez—a sprawling Spanish Mediterranean custom home on a large lot—is not just a home, it's a destination! "This home doesn't just impress you," agent Cameron Stearns says of the architectural heart of the property. "It sets the standard for every- thing else." Of course, a house this lovely does not escape notice for long—and in this particular instance, not at all. It's a beauty in all directions. Offering a true sense of arrival, the descent down the long private driveway feels cinematic, slowly building anticipation for the big reveal: a freshly painted white facade, crowned with an elevated rotunda with a terracotta-hued tile roof, framed by black shutters and wrought iron detail that characterize the country homes of Andalusia. Above the classically Spanish entrance with arched front door, a roman- tic wood balcony is but one of many splendid outdoor spaces, including a striking central courtyard and a brick patio with pool, spa, and BBQ with gorgeous ocean and sunset views for seamless indoor/outdoor living. Spanning over 5,000-square-feet across two living levels, the four-bedroom, seven-bath main house and detached two-bedroom, one-bath guest house (with three-car garage above) offers 6,326 square feet of total interior living space. That figure is even more impressive in person than it is on paper. Details are the difference: French doors and fireplaces, windows and views, natural light and wonderful flow. All of it enhanced by a sequence of lofty ceilings—some coffered, others vaulted, still others wood-beamed and exquisitely skylighted. Timeless design and high-quality finishes make every space a statement. None quite as pronounced as the soaring, chandeliered rotunda that ascends to a gently domed ceiling with integrated lighting. Over- head, a circular staircase with wrought iron railing captures the soft California sunlight pouring in from all angles via the French doors on either side. Below, an immaculate marble tile floor highlights a classic motif and, like a museum built for living, softly curved wall alcoves define the space. From this breathtaking centerpiece, the foyer fans out in two wings of formal spaces. Toward the pool, the ocean-view dining room, luxury kitchen with designer appliances, a butler's pantry and a breakfast nook, and the family room with adjacent wet bar form an invit- ing social center that is conveniently situated near two half-baths and a large laundry room, as well. Of these spaces, the fireplaced family room, just off the kitchen, intensifies its already stunning views with an operatically high ceiling and an array of skylights that flood the space with warmth and light. A R C H I T E C T U R E + D E S I G N