Nestled in the hillside right at the center of Del Mar, Carmel Valley, Rancho Santa Fe & Solana Beach, this gorgeous home is situated between the private Del Mar & Fairbanks Ranch Country Clubs in the exclusive gated Fairbanks Stratford community. The charming home offers the perfect blend of English Tudor and French Country design with beautiful stone & wood exterior accents and picturesque ivy covered garage doors. Walk around to a secluded entry and through double doors to a stunning grand foyer w/ designed tray ceilings & travertine flooring. The home's sprawling floor plan boasts high ceilings throughout, zoned central heat/AC, formal living & dining rooms, en-suite bathrooms in every bedroom and a separate family room w/ a stone tile fireplace, backyard access and a full walk-in wet bar w/ mini fridge & ample built-in cabinetry/shelving to hold your finest collections. Dual skylights light up the large open kitchen featuring a center island w/ breakfast counter, granite countertops, a stainless steel double convection oven, a built-in gas cooktop w/ automatic pop-up exhaust fan, tons of cabinet space and a spacious breakfast nook surrounded by windows w/ peek-a-boo mountain views. Forget about dual sinks, this home's lavish master suite features two full separate en-suite bathrooms & walk-in closets, as well as soaring high cathedral-vaulted ceilings, a tile fireplace and backyard/patio access. The main of the two primary bathrooms boasts a separate vanity area, a walk-in tiled shower w/ spa-style seat, and a vintage soaking tub overlooking lush green hills & landscap
Nestled in the hillside right at the center of Del Mar, Carmel Valley, Rancho Santa Fe & Solana Beach, this gorgeous home is situated between the private Del Mar & Fairbanks Ranch Country Clubs in the exclusive gated Fairbanks Stratford community. The charming home offers the perfect blend of English Tudor and French Country design with beautiful stone & wood exterior accents and picturesque ivy covered garage doors. Walk around to a secluded entry and through double doors to a stunning grand foyer w/ designed tray ceilings & travertine flooring. The home's sprawling floor plan boasts high ceilings throughout, zoned central heat/AC, formal living & dining rooms, en-suite bathrooms in every bedroom and a separate family room w/ a stone tile fireplace, backyard access and a full walk-in wet bar w/ mini fridge & ample built-in cabinetry/shelving to hold your finest collections. Dual skylights light up the large open kitchen featuring a center island w/ breakfast counter, granite countertops, a stainless steel double convection oven, a built-in gas cooktop w/ automatic pop-up exhaust fan, tons of cabinet space and a spacious breakfast nook surrounded by windows w/ peek-a-boo mountain views. Forget about dual sinks, this home's lavish master suite features two full separate en-suite bathrooms & walk-in closets, as well as soaring high cathedral-vaulted ceilings, a tile fireplace and backyard/patio access. The main of the two primary bathrooms boasts a separate vanity area, a walk-in tiled shower w/ spa-style seat, and a vintage soaking tub overlooking lush green hills & landscape. Enjoy a peaceful respite in the warm spa privately tucked into the center courtyard encompassed by plants & greenery making it feel like a true retreat. Listen to the serene sound of wind rustling through palm trees & birds chirping in the large wraparound backyard surrounded by towering shady trees & tall green hills for complete privacy. The backyard includes a paver covered patio w/ a pull-down sun shade, a separate gazebo-style covered stone patio, a wide open lawn and a side yard w/ tiered garden beds & a fruiting avocado tree ripe for the picking. The oversized, directly-accessed 3-car garage is also equipped with tons of built-in cabinet space and storage as well as two workshop areas. The Stratford community offers a pool, spa, gym and gorgeous manicured grounds w/ winding roads lined by ficus trees & idyllic benches sprinkled throughout to sit back & enjoy beautiful views. The home's central location is also just a quick 10-15 min drive down to the beach, Del Mar Fairgrounds/Horse Races, One Paseo, numerous shopping centers, restaurants and schools while offering easy access to the 5 fwy. Come and view today!