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This approximately 3,000-square-foot custom residence in San Luis Obispo was designed to create an elegant and welcoming family home within a thoughtfully landscaped setting. A long private approach provides a dramatic introduction to the property, gradually revealing the residence against the surrounding hills and open landscape. The two-story home features a carefully composed façade with balanced proportions, varied rooflines, generous windows, and a covered front entry that establishes a distinctive sense of arrival while giving the residence a refined yet comfortable residential character.
Architectural detailing plays an important role throughout the exterior design. Smooth stucco walls, concrete tile roofing, prominent chimneys, articulated window surrounds, decorative gable elements, and traditional columns and balustrades create depth and visual interest across the façade. A combination of arched and rectangular windows brings natural light into the interior while reinforcing the home’s formal composition. The covered entry is further distinguished by a multi-tiered fountain and surrounding landscaping, creating an inviting focal point and a graceful transition from the driveway to the residence.
The site design was conceived as an integral part of the overall project, with new landscaping and front-yard improvements complementing the architecture and helping establish the home within its spacious San Luis Obispo setting. Mature plantings, central water feature, open lawn areas, fencing, and the gently rising driveway frame views of the residence while maintaining a sense of privacy and openness. Together, the carefully detailed architecture, formal entry sequence, landscaped grounds, and commanding site presence create a distinctive custom home that combines traditional elegance with the comfort and functionality of contemporary residential living.
Location : San Luis Obispo CA
Size : 3,000 Sq Ft
Value : 1.5M
Feature : Master Bedroom
Style : Contemporary
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