1348 Hymettus Ave Encinitas, CA 92024

A private gate opens to a palm tree-lined driveway leading to your own personal sanctuary, located in one of No County’s most desirable neighborhoods. Nestled within this generous sized lot, among a myriad of tropical foliage, you’ll find this architectural masterpiece. This extraordinary home & 2 Br/3 Ba guest house with ocean views features an open floor plan, 11ft high ceilings, gourmet kitchen, large living room that opens to the beautiful pool/patio perfect for relaxing or entertaining. (See Supp) Featured in SD Home/Garden Lifestyles and Better Homes & Gardens Magazines, this home was designed by architect Taal Safdie and partner Ricardo Rabines. “Everything happens on the inside of this house,” said Rabines. “There’s not a strong presence from the street.” A CellGate entry system opens to reveal a high-end, resort-like entrance lined with beautiful lighted palms leading to a magnificent 3,201 square-foot home. You will feel as if you have entered your own private sanctuary, hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the world. Built-in 2000 on .62-acres, the “Palm House” as the seller has informally named it, was the site of a former nursery. Twenty years later, the mature landscaping has the look of a lush tropical resort featuring over 100 palms, tropical flowers, banana, mango, passion fruit, lime, apple, and Asian pear trees. The main home features 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, and a 475 square foot detached two-car garage. Approaching the front entrance to the home you will enter a charming courtyard where you’ll be greeted by a waterfall water feature and beautiful flowers cascading from above. Once inside, you’ll be welcomed by cool, gray-toned quartzite floors, panoramic folding glass doors opening out to a breath-taking pool, and patio. The spacious gourmet kitchen showcases a Subz. ero refrigerator, Dacor 36-inch Heritage 5-burner gas cooktop, Samsung 30-inch double electric dual convection with Steam Cook Smart Oven, Bosch 500 dishwasher, Franke 36-inch 18G SS sink, and quartz countertops. An inviting dining area is adjacent to the kitchen. Stepping outside through the dining room’s two sets of glass doors, you’ll enjoy the convenience of an outdoor dining area and a built-in barbecue grill. Beyond the living room, to the south, you’ll find a hallway leading to 2 spacious bedrooms that share a large bathroom, featuring a separate shower and jacuzzi tub. The exterior living space invites you to lounge next to a tranquil, serene swimming pool with its newly resurfaced mini-pebble tech finish and an outdoor fireplace to cozy up to on cool evenings. On the upper level, you’ll enjoy stunning sunsets as the sun gently melts into the ocean below. Both the home office and master bedroom boast fir flooring, private decks, and spectacular views of the pool and ocean. The master bathroom features Kohler Purist fixtures (separate Kohler Rain Shower Head and Kohler Purist Handheld Shower Head) and a jacuzzi tub with ocean views. Built-in 2009, the unique guest house is 1,144 square feet highlighting 2 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and a 450 square foot two-car garage. The main floor of the guest house has a spacious great room, kitchen, and a full bath. Glass sliding doors open to a covered patio and a large palm tree-lined lawn. On the south side of the great room, adjacent to the kitchen are French doors leading to a private patio featuring a fire pit, outdoor kitchen and a serene water fountain. The upper level of the guest house features 2 bedroom suites, each with a private bathroom and private entrance. The guest house has its own address and can easily generate substantial rental income. Guest house measurements: Great room 15x20, Kitchen 9x12, Br 1 14x15, Br 2 10x21