By Allison Mitchell By Allison Mitchell | March 1, 2023 | Home & Real Estate, Migration,
A feat of architecture and design, Rancho Santa Fe’s 18490 Lago Vista is ready to welcome its new owners. Read more on the next page. PHOTO BY MARK HANNIBAL PHOTOGRAPHY
No doubt, real estate in San Diego is on fire. Here, the hottest properties on the market to snatch up now.
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THE DETAILS: Built in 2020, this brand-new custom home is located at 18490 Lago Vista in Rancho Santa Fe, just a stone’s throw from Th e Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe golf course. Its contemporary stylings are punctuated by walls of floor-to-ceiling windows throughout, bringing tons of natural light into the home. Five-plus bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, sprawled across 11,046 square feet—which includes the detached guest home—ensures plenty of space for the whole family, while entertainers will love the game room and 500-bottle wine room. A six-car garage, chef’s kitchen and primary suite with stunning views and a spa-inspired bathroom make coming home to this 5.46-acre property a true delight.
PRICE: $11,995,000
CONTACT: Laura Barry and Jim Graves, Barry Estates, 858.756.2266, laurabarryluxuryestates.com
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"THE ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING ARE TRULY EXQUISITE AS YOU ENTER THE LARGE CUSTOM PIVOT DOOR OVER A MODERN BRIDGE, FLANKED BY SEAMLESS GLASS ON EITHER SIDE. THE DESIGN AND QUALITY CONSTRUCTION ARE JUST SUPERIOR IN EVERY WAY.”
–LAURA BARRY
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THE DETAILS: Located at 7978 Run of the Knolls in San Diego’s esteemed Santaluz community, this 10,600-squarefoot estate offers buyers seven bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. The stunning outdoor amenities— including a sprawling pool deck and a kitchen area equipped with a Kalamazoo barbecue—are equally matched by the indoor surprises. Among them are your own workout studio with a boxing ring; ballet studio; Turkish bath, sauna and steam room; 10-seat movie theater; and wine cellar. Yes, this tony property certainly has it all.
PRICE: $8,888,000
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PHOTO BY GREG HOXSIE AND ROBERTO ZEBALLOS
CONTACT: Cecilia Guerrero de Zavala, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, 858.699.6646, bhhscalifornia.com
"YOU WILL NEVER NEED TO LEAVE HOME; THIS HOUSE HAS IT ALL FOR THE MOST PAMPERED BUYER... ALL MODERN AND NEW.”
–CECILIA GUERRERO DE ZAVALA
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PHOTO BY GREG HOXSIE AND ROBERTO ZEBALLOS
THE DETAILS: The sound of the rolling waves provides the perfect soundtrack to seaside living at 5410 Calumet Ave. in La Jolla. The 5,534-square-foot, five-bedroom, six-bathroom home offers 100 feet of beachfront living, complemented by dual primary suites, workout and steam rooms, plus spectacular outdoor living spaces. Step through the 16 ½-foot retractable doors off the living room to discover your pool, spa, fire pit and grill area, all of which face San Diego’s coveted coastline. Welcome to your California dream.
PRICE: $19,500,000
CONTACT: Natalie McGhie, Billionaires Row, 619.559.8785, billionairesrowlajolla.com
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PHOTO COURTESY OF BLUE HERON
THE DETAILS: Designed by Blue Heron Homes, The Ora House is a four-level, 8,878-squarefoot, five-bedroom mansion that offers showstopping ocean views and architecture. Tucked within La Jolla’s exclusive Bird Rock community at 5228 Chelsea St., the custom new build exemplifies Blue Heron’s biophilic design perspective and has been fully furnished by BH Lifestyles. Be the first to call this one-of-a-kind estate home.
PRICE: $27,500,000
CONTACT: Deborah Greenspan, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, 619.972.5060, deborahgreenspan.pacificsothebysrealty.com; Brett Dickinson, The Dickinson-Clark Team/Compass, 858.204.6226, dickinsonclarkteam.com
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"THIS HOME OFFERS 100 FEET OF PULSERACING OCEAN FRONTAGE AND AN UNPARALLELED SETTING ALONG SUNGOLD POINT, RIGHT ABOVE THE SAND AND AGAINST THE CHANGING OCEAN HUES. IT’S THE PERFECT BLEND OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE AND AN A-PLUS LOCATION.”
–NATALIE MCGHIE
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THE DETAILS: Contemporary architecture is at its best at 532 Neptune Ave. in Encinitas. Known as the Crescent House, this five-bedroom, six-bathroom estate spans two oceanfront lots, reaching 6,329 square feet in size. Its elevated position on a 74-foot promontory affords owners breathtaking water views from nearly every room, including the home’s myriad patios, verandas, terraces and decks. Designed by renowned architect Wallace E. Cunningham, this modern masterpiece is more than just a home; it’s a living work of art.
PRICE: $19,995,000
CONTACT: Josh Altman and Matthew Altman, The Altman Brothers/Douglas Elliman of California, 310.819.3250, thealtmanbrothers.com
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"IN EVERY BLUE HERON HOME, THE COMMON THREAD IS HOW THE SPACE MAKES YOU FEEL. WE WANT OUR HOMES TO EVOKE A SENSE OF EXCITEMENT AND INSPIRATION FROM THEIR SURROUNDINGS. BIRD ROCK PROVIDES A SAFE HAVEN COMPLETE WITH UNMATCHED VIEWS OF THE COASTLINE. THE SITE NOT ONLY HAS EXPANSIVE VIEWS OF THE PACIFIC OCEAN, BUT ALLOWS FOR A MORE INTIMATE ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SHORE.”
–TYLER JONES, CEO AND FOUNDER, BLUE HERON
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PHOTO BY ADRIAN MORA
">PERCHED ON A 74-FOOT PROMONTORY WITH EXPLOSIVE PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS, CRESCENT HOUSE IS A ONE-OF-AKIND ARCHITECTURAL MASTERPIECE CREATED BY THREE-TIME ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST TOP 100 DESIGNER AND VISIONARY, WALLACE E. CUNNINGHAM. IT WAS FEATURED IN THE SEASON 3 PREMIERE EPISODE OF HBO’S WESTWORLD.” –JOSH ALTMAN
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