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38 DIGS.NET | 8.2.2019 M A R K E T R E A L E S TAT E | 3 2 5 0 S E R R A R O A D But while location is pivotal to the real estate picture, a home of its echelon demands more. is home exceeds expectations before one arrives at the front door, with the soft golden glow, variegated landscaping, wrought-iron touches, stone fencing and warm wooden window and door frames all exterior elements that speak to southern France. is initial impression is only reinforced inside the main residence, which, despite its palatial 7,814 square feet, is immediately inviting. Rooms here manage that European trick of being at once grand and architecturally well proportioned, never crossing the fine line separating generous from cavernous. One will be quite keen to welcome a professional chef into the home's kitchen, which works well for casual cooking and grand entertaining. Designed by master chef Wolfgang Puck, the space is equal parts form and function, working as beautifully as it looks. From carved custom wood cabinetry to the views, the splendor of this behind-the-scenes room matches that which is also seen throughout the rest of the home. A long preparation counter, tasting island, and separate cooking station, along with plenty of square footage for a battery of waiters and prep cooks, will impress even the most veteran catering crew. Certainly this home is beautifully suited for entertaining, if not the ideal vision of the word, when the wrought-iron gates swing open to usher guests past the home's security outpost and into a fairytale land of ornate fountains, cascading water features, winding paths, rose gardens, and Monet-inspired lily ponds that conjure up the palaces of French nobility. is is underlined by a 17th century architectural folly, a whimsical feature of only the grandest homes, and the two-story ballroom, punctuated by a sparkling crystal chandelier. Glass pivot doors line the living spaces, capturing awe-inspiring mountain and ocean vistas. Dazzle guests with a plethora of activities: there's a six-stall equestrian facility and a riding ring; lighted tennis court with view terrace; Crestron-engineered cinema; resort-style pool with bathhouse; wood-paneled library; and barbecue area, where winding down the day means soaking in the warm glow emanating from the fireplace. No need for a jaunt to the farmers' market, other than as an excursion— this home's organic vegetable garden and fruit orchard ensure that the delights of fresh produce are always on the menu. Separate staff quarters, meanwhile, guarantee that every occupant of this home is well pampered. While this home encourages creating occasion as a frequent exercise, whether hosting the memorable event to a simple get-together, this house was made for whatever the moment. With a glass filled with the last drops of a premium vintage plucked from the climate-controlled wine cellar, and indulged with a view from the master suite's terrace, it's clear: amid all this bliss is the sine qua non of luxurious estate living.