Don’t miss this gem in prestigious La Cresta. This single story custom home is 4427 sq ft. with 10 ft ceilings, 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths,4 car garages on a rolling 5 acre parcel. Enter past a flagstone courtyard with marble fountain, jasmine and roses. Through the front door is a 12 foot high rotunda with marble floors. Off the rotunda is the formal living room and study.The study has wood floors and French doors opening onto the entry courtyard. The formal living room is carpeted, has plantation shutters and a large marble, wood burning fireplace. The adjoining formal dining room has wood floors and plantation shutters and connects to the chef’s kitchen via a butler’s’ pantry which has a wine fridge. The chef’s kitchen has quality appliances including a built in fridge and freezer, 5 burner cook top, and conventional/convection double ovens. The massive, curved granite island has double sinks and seats 6 minimally. Off the kitchen is a breakfast nook and the family room with plantation shutters and a second marble fireplace. The master suite occupies its own private wing and is light and bright with windows and doors offering views of the surrounding hills and countryside. There is also a sitting room. A short passage leads into the large dual, marble master bath. The ‘his’ and ‘her’ sections include separate toilet areas and vanities, a jetted tub, and a double entry shower. A large walk-in closet with dual entries completes the suite. Each of the remaining 3 bedrooms has their own private bathroom, with tub/shower combinations, stone surrounds and granite counters. There is a laundry room and a powder room. There are many custom touches to the property including: Baldwin crystal door knobs, crown molding in the main rooms, custom baseboards throughout, plenty of built in storage and 2 pantries, dual 250 gal water heaters, dual septic tanks, water softener, hot water recirculating pump as well as full gutters and downspouts. The property has room for horses or planting—there are currently 50 olive trees planted in 2021 that are maintained pesticide and chemical free. The extra wide, winding driveway is done in pavers that continue and extend around the house and create 2 large patio and entertainment areas. Finally, the combination of a light colored roof, extra insulation and siting of the house make this home energy efficient, too. Once you enter—you won’t want to leave. Check out the video on youtube: https://youtu.be/o_4V-PEW8vg