House Plan: DFD-3342

Capturing the easy elegance of a grand Old World hillside estate while taking advantage of a magnificent view, the Valencias adventure begins with its arched stone entry, leading into a dramatic two-story bridged foyer with living room beyond, a cathedral-like space defined by its eight impressive heavy-timber trusses and a huge window wall directed at the view beyond. The private left side of the main floor holds a luxury guest or parents suite, formal powder room and 2-story library. A large formal dining room opens to the right of the foyer. A chefs gourmet double island kitchen, butlery with walk-in pantry, huge glazed nook and family room with multiple covered decks and rear outdoor stair provide spacious all-weather view living areas, while a convenient elevator, circular back stair, mud room and 2-car garage complete the main floor. Upstairs, the owners will enjoy the grand master suite with its sitting room, see-thru fireplace, deluxe master bath and huge walk-in closet. A special feature is the masters private covered deck with spiral stair to a roof-level widows walk. Also upstairs are three deluxe bedroom suites with private baths, the upper library catwalk, elevator, laundry and an enormous bonus room. The lower level includes a massive 4-car tandem garage, elevator, mechanical and storage room, twin stairs, wine cellar and tasting room, movie theatre with snack kitchen, combination recreation room and game room with see-thru fireplace, covered patios galore, and a deluxe nanny, guest or in-laws suite with laundry. Thoughtful design touches like niches, arches, columns, cased openings; extra storage and private decks distinguish spaces and circulation throughout this extraordinary home. The Valencia is a grand expression of traditional design elegance that integrates all the luxuries and conveniences enjoyed by modern lifestyles.