Nestled on 2 acres of private, gated and lush beautiful grounds in one of Rancho Santa Fe Covenant's best areas, this connoisseur's estate celebrates the art of fine living and entertaining. Encompassing 10,298 square feet of architecturally stunning interiors with traditional and French influences including a one bedroom, one bath self-contained guest house with full kitchen, fireplace and great room. The home is adorned in the highest quality finishes, including artisan stone, custom crafted and reclaimed woodwork and flooring all imported from France. The craftsmanship, attention to detail and the finish work is impressive and impeccable. Large public rooms and tall ceilings convey impressive scale and volume. Highlights include the living and dining salons, large family room flanked in wood with fireplace, full bar and wine storage, sun room/ secondary family room with fireplace and entertainment center, wood detailed library/office, secondary office and a true chef's kitchen with all top of the line appliances, large butler's pantry with coffee bar service, walk in pantry and morning/breakfast area. There are two oversized suites of bedrooms on the main level. The second level is a Shangri-La to the very private master suite with French doors leading to the sun-filled veranda overlooking colorful gardens, sunken tennis court, pool with over flowing spa and property below. The suite is perfectly appointed with separate baths, heated floors, and separate oversized dressing rooms complete with customized storage. A beautiful staircase or elevator services the second level. For your outside entertainment one can enjoy the sun splashed pool with spa, fireplace with outside lounging areas, summer kitchen with pizza oven, regulation tennis court with viewing pavilion, numerous fruit trees and colorful gardens, including the "secret garden". There are numerous covered outdoor seating and dining areas for your outdoor enjoyment. Other design elements include: hand laid and imported walnut floors, wood and boxed beamed ceilings, extensive stone work, slate roof, copper gutters, high speed internet, solar, gorgeous gardens, expansive laundry room and garaging for 3 vehicles. Crafted by master builders Emilio. Only minutes from the heart of the RSF Village and Covenant Golf and Tennis Clubs yet enjoying uncommon serenity, privacy, and security - truly a world apart.