Grand staircase with crystal chandelier
Spacious designer kitchen
did not make the most of its surroundings, particularly the incredible views, which were barely visible from the second floor. When the new owners bought the property, they recycled the interior fittings and old appliances and donated what was salvageable to charity. Then they set about building a home worthy of the setting: a Mediterranean villa with stucco walls, red roof tiles, ornamental iron work and lanterns, balconies with wraparound balustrades, and Old World arcade-style archways. There are six bedrooms and eight baths, each one distinct, each one a marvel of lush design. Grand Entrance Behind the wrought iron gates, beyond the lush vegetation and spiky palm trees, the
The master suite
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