1566 Rubenstein, Cardiff By The Sea

Newest Custom Single Level Estate in the Cardiff Composer District."Casa De Campana" after the bell tower on roof.Bell circa 1853 with unique history.It rings!House is full of surprises. Carved posts used extensively inside and out.Arches and high ceilings. Library/office with sliding ladder.Kitchen has leathered granite countertops.Barn door to enter pantry and master bath.Extensive use of mexican handcrafted tile. See supplement!

Everyone that sees this house will see the tremendous attention to detail. There are tile mats everywhere you enter from the outside over wood flooring. There are 2 tank less HW heaters both with thermostats in master bath and the kitchen. There are 4 ceiling fans and 8 skylights (6 open with screens). The great room is divided by arches held up by hand carved posts. The interior posts are Penasco and the exterior are Territorial after posts in Santa Fe New Mexico. The exterior posts are inlaid in the stucco with foam canopy detail. Each bath is done in a different motif of natural stone and the mexican handcrafted tile in designer pastel colors.Each bedroom has open wood beam ceilings. The window treatments are unique with arched window dividers. The kitchen has a Gagganeau steamer which Gwenyth Paltrow said was the most interesting thing in her new 7000 sq/ft home somewhere.The exterior has a fountain and bird bath in front with seating for 8. The mosaic is designed and hand painted in deep Mexico.The back patio is 3/4 enclosed and includes a wet bar with a ice machine, rustic granite sink and custom stone fireplace. The mosiac over the mantle is made of glass,tile and stone and has pictured a replica of Juan Cabrillo's boat sailing up the coast. The yard is fully landscaped with a vaiety of uniwue plants and palms. Two custom gates with antique hardware enclose the yard and an arched solid cedar and redwood garage door match the gates in design. The garage crest was designed by Maui's Terry Weaver. Its truly worth a look if you have clients looking for a custom home close to the beach!