Virginia Way French Country
Spanning over two original lots near La Jolla Village, the owners commissioned us to design a home reflective of their love for the simple yet elegant French Mediterranean style.
An elliptical stone stair elevates from basement to the second floor, with a large steel window embracing daylight from the rear yard.
Stenciled ceiling with wood trim, plaster walls and stone fireplace surrounds accompany many of the living spaces. A large historic fireplace was repurposed as the kitchen range hood, and brick arched ceiling treatment enhance the comfortable French County feel for the dine-in kitchen space used extensively during family entertaining. A complete wood paneled dining room with hidden pantry access opens out to the private rear garden and pool terrace.
Location
La Jolla, CA
Size/Type
8,500 sqft/Custom Home
Collaborators
Contractor:
Emilio & Sons, Inc.
Interior Design:
BE Design
Landscape Design:
Todd Fry, ASLA
Photography:
Martin Mann Photography
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Utilizing architectural pieces the homeowners curated and shipped from France, the home unites these components with stone corbeling, stucco walls, tile roofing and refined wood detailing to create a classically French Country assemblage.
A bespoke wine room custom built for client’s extensive wine collection is hidden behind a cork lined curved wall and salvaged wood door. The private gym, and large club room complete with billiard table and bar comprise the rest of the basement level.
