What makes a house iconic? Is it the location? The view? The grandeur of its presence? Or the quality of its finishings? Is it the people who've lived there and called it their home? Or the stories told about it- making the house a fixture in its community and a symbol of all that is possible if you work hard and never give up. When you were little and looked up the hill at the biggest, most impressive, not-to-be-missed house in your neighborhood, did you say- "One day, I'm going to own a house JUST like that"? If you did and you are ready to make good on a promise to your younger self- we know just the home.
This Mediterranean villa has watched over Indian Hills since the beginning, welcoming neighbors to the community. It has recently undergone a refresh- building on good bones and steadfast structure to make it more modern, warm, and inviting. A focus on organic materials and earthy touches give a Santa Barbara feel to this Inland Empire legend. The bedrooms are decadent in size and appointment. Where this home really shines, though, is the gathering spaces. Grand rooms with arched walkways, pass-through fireplaces, and panoramic views stretching for miles and miles make entertaining here pure joy. Friends, family, clients, and colleagues will be impressed, in awe, and just a touch jealous as you welcome them, pour a drink at the custom bar, and give them a tour. The interior is stunning- even if they don't get to see the primary bedroom with an en-suite bath that puts elite hotels to shame. Outside, though, they will marvel at every detail. The sparkling Bogner pool. The expansive patio. The BBQ spot begging for steaks and a great bottle of red. The sun starts to set, you gather around the built-in firepit, and then you get to really show off. Twinkling lights in every direction sparkle, seemingly, just for your pleasure. Planes taking off and landing at the airport offer an invitation to travel, but why bother when paradise is right here? The city glows and glitters, and as you breathe in the air that only exists at the top of it all, you realize... you did it. That house on the hill that everyone admires is now yours.