Listed by Stephen Scola with The Scola Company 858-254-4819

SUN, SAND, AND THE SEA.....WHERE ELSE WOULD YOU WANT TO BE? Just steps away from the flat sand of Del Mar beach, you'll experience unparalleled privacy, comfort, and serenity in this beachside oasis. It's truly the epitome of the San Diego lifestyle. Nestled at the end of one of the most neighborly and coveted streets in the Beach Colony area of Del Mar, and steps away from the sand, this south-facing craftsman bungalow is bathed in glorious sunlight. Custom built garden gates welcome you and your guests into an enviable private haven, surrounded by natural slate pathways, leading to beautiful low maintenance native plant gardens, fountains and a unique sanctuary for butterflies and birds. The front porch is a favorite spot for morning coffee amongst the hummingbirds and variety of mature trees, plants, and blooming plants carefully curated over a lifetime of gardening passion. Craftsman style Pella windows and Pella doors open up to multiple spacious outdoor living areas perfect for indoor/outdoor entertaining or lifestyle, including a fire bowl, a hot tub, and an outdoor living room and dining room. Of course, the outdoor lifestyle is not complete without a roomy outdoor shower surrounded in a slate and glass mosaic and custom glass panels. The main house offers a spacious living room with two sets of French doors opening to unique outdoor spaces, a cozy fireplace, and tons of natural light. The primary bedroom features a cedar-lined closet, honeycomb blackout shades and includes two custom California Closets dressers and a tranquil view of the garden. The second bedroom,(currently in use as a home office space) offers a cedar-lined closet, includes custom built Tech Line Cabinetry wall storage and dresser, plus a view of the garden. The bathroom offers spacious shower, beautiful slate and Oceanside glass tile accents throughout. Linen and coat closets provide ample space. The custom kitchen boasts Wood-Mode fine custom cabinetry, farmhouse sink, Calcutta Oro Extra Select honed marble countertops, stunning custom Edgewater Studio backsplash, Viking and Thermador appliances, hand distressed wine and liquor cabinet, natural slate flooring and a dining banquette nestled in a windowed corner with storage. A laundry nook with full size washer and dryer is conveniently located in the kitchen as well. The adjacent guest house offers its own kitchen with granite countertop, living and bedroom spaces, cedar-lined closet , spacious bathroom and outdoor beach storage. Additional features include, one car garage with custom California Closets, work bench and storage. One carport, and two additional driveway spaces. Two teak buffets with honed marble tops in the outdoor dining room. Perfectly situated in the north end of Del Mar, California this irreplaceable home is convenient to the racetrack, dog beach, and local walking trails. From here, it is only a short scenic stroll along the sand to most restaurants, shops and Del Mar Village. This move in-ready dream beach hideaway is a unique property that will envelop the owner in comfort, coziness, and a complete sense of relaxation.