546 4th St, Encinitas, CA 92024

Oceanfront Gathering Place. Blending classic Mediterranean style and intimate gathering spaces within, this exquisite 4BD/3.5BA, 4255 SF home is perfectly situated on a rare oceanfront double lot with soaring views over the Pacific. An extremely rare location with beach access just steps from your door, charming bistros, boutique shopping, coffee shops, Whole Foods, just a short walk to all that the village of Encinitas has to offer, yet secluded and private, just above the sea with sweeping ocean views.

Del Mar Endless Summer...This is most certainly a place to hold for generations to come, with endless days to cherish, from the first sip of morning coffee to moonlit conversations by the fire, there are so many memories waiting to be made, in this very special place to call home. Quietly understated as you approach, you are welcomed through a romantic arched stone entry into this elegant, yet casual retreat. Wood beamed ceilings, gorgeous Albertini bronze & wood doors and windows, beautifully handcrafted wrought iron detail & limestone floors bring a true authentic Italian style to this home. A dramatic stacked stone fireplace, curved staircase, beautiful pecan floors, & arched windows & doors add artful elegance to the living room & all open to the adjacent private courtyard featuring a large fireplace, soothing fountain & lush landscaping touches for intimate year round entertainment. Through the double sliding doors, which bring the outside in, you find the spacious dining room, family room & kitchen, all spilling out to the west terrace & the breathtaking private oceanfront views. A glass fire-pit, built in BBQ & flagstone patio lead to a grassy finish, just above the sea offering a private retreat for friends & family to gather together or to begin & end your day in quiet contemplation watching seagulls, surfers & stunning sunsets. The spacious gourmet kitchen includes granite counters, island dining bar, stainless steel Viking appliances, walk-in pantry & built in oversized daybed for interior relaxing or reading between recipes. Two separate stairways lead to three secondary bedrooms all with French doors opening to romantic wrought iron window detail & a built in desk in the hallway. The stunning master suite with its most enviable panoramic ocean views, private full balcony & a sumptuous master bath & shower with windows that open to blue water views, is a relaxing retreat.