Mediterranean

Ensconced in the entirely fenced and gated enclave of Palos Verdes Estates, this Tuscan Villa was designed by Donald Hendrickson, AIA, with the interior designed by Hendrix-Allardyce and landscaping by Lifescapes, designed the Bellagio Garden.This property boasts a fantastic landscape with mature trees, fountains, a sparkling pool, spa, pergola, gazebo, loggia, and tranquil walkways.It was built with superior quality and attention to detail, including walls an average 12 inches thick.From the formal courtyard with a fountain through the Loggia to the front foyer, you already know this is a home built with labor of love.There is a spacious 2-story foyer, with a specially designed curved staircase surmounted by an Italian-inspired stained-glass dome.The living room has a vintage French fireplace, and voluminous windows and adjoins a music room or a meeting room.The formal dining room opens seamlessly into the front Loggia and with a swing door to the chef's kitchen that is fully equipped with all your needs! There is also a separate breakfast nook in addition to the banquette set.Truly a perfect home that meets any entertaining need from an intimate dinner party to a fundraising gala!A lovely sitting area with plenty of sunlight is next to a casual media room- specially designed with no reflections while enjoying TV during the daytime, two walls with built-in cabinets, displaying shelves, and a cozy fireplace.A stately library is next to the living room with elaborately designed ceilings/walls.There is a spacious family room/cabana with a full marble bar and lounge and then retreat to the loggia and into the award-winning resort-style garden.The upper level features a generous primary suite with a huge sitting room and view balcony, his and her section of a huge closet, his powder room in addition to a spa-like bathroom with steam shower and huge massage tub, and her toilet/bidet.4 generous guest suites complete the upstairs. The lower level has a room that was designed for a movie theater, a wine cellar, and the 6th bedroom suite,with its own entry and living quarters, a spacious laundry room, equipment room and storage room.Soak in the sun at the swimming pool, encompassed by the lush landscape and mature trees or enjoy the cozy outdoor fireplace on a cooler night.Additional amenities include multiple zoning central air,central vacuum,4 car garage, elevator, etc.Do not miss such a handsome house with its understated elegance and quality construction!