1779 Elevado Rd

One-of-a-Kind Victorian Estate

Entering through a 160-year old iron gate from a European monastery, you will experience this one-of-a-kind Victorian estate that has the finest woodwork and attention to detail that you may ever see. With all new construction completed in 2011 by a master builder of Rancho Santa Fe homes, this 5-floor home is an entertainer’s delight. It has a 1100 sq ft wrap-around veranda, fabulous Victorian gardens, a large gazebo with fire pit, a lovely mosaic tile pool and built-in BBQ area ideal for outdoor living.

When you tour this magnificent custom-built Queen Anne Victorian home, you will marvel at the attention to detail. From the 160-year old iron entry gates to the hand laid slate roof all the way down to the stunning antique light fixtures and even 48 doorknobs from an 1850’s hotel in Chicago, this home is spectacular.

Entering through the formal entry, you can sit by the fire in the parlor area, join a game of Billiards in the downstairs family room (with its own wet bar and custom fireplace), or spend time relaxing on the veranda overlooking grassy knolls with large shade trees, Victorian gardens, the custom pool, and the gazebo.

The cook’s kitchen has a vintage stove, two ovens, an island, a Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, a walk-in pantry, two dishwashers and a separate eating area with French doors that lead to the veranda.

The wrap-around covered outdoor deck features many private sitting areas, a granite-topped console unit complete with wine refrigerator. It also includes built-in speakers that are part of the estate’s extensive sound and entertainment system. The three car garage has multiple 220V outlets ideal for EV charging or your shop tools.

Each of the spacious bedrooms is on a separate floor and includes a sitting area, a private bath, and a walk-in closet. The three upstairs bedrooms have large balconies that look out on the backyard pool and spectacular mountain views. One bedroom features beautiful stained glass windows from an old church. The 1100 square foot master suite includes a study, a bathroom complete with separate shower, sunken whirlpool tub, two sinks, and a vanity. This large private suite also includes a circular turret with curved flowed-glass casement windows, an oversized leaded glass balcony door with views to the pacific, a screened Victorian sleeping porch and a sun porch as well.

About the Grounds

A dry creek bed along the entire length of the back of the property separates it from the 50+ acre Beattie and Travis avocado and citrus farms. The family orchard has grapes, figs, apple, grapefruit, lemon, apricot, guava, banana, papaya and pomegranate. There are also raised beds for growing vegetables.

Located in the wonderful Elevado Hills area of climate-perfect Vista and accessible to San Marcos, Carlsbad, and Encinitas via pastoral Buena Creek Road, this fabulous estate must be seen to be appreciated. All of these amenities sit on over an acre of usable land with breezes and views all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Nothing like this home on the market at any price.

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