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      The Design

      A Study in Design & Architecture

      Located on the last oceanfront sandlot in Del Mar, first acquired in the 1930s, this entertainer's retreat masterfully prioritizes privacy and indoor-outdoor design. Here, architect William Hefner and designer Jeffry Weisman reimagined beach living as more than just a dwelling. Together, they optimized the parcel as a legacy property to reawaken après-sea rituals. Richly restful and seriously playful, it evolves the modern-day beach house.

      Designed in tandem with a third-generation Del Mar beachfront resident, the house is intensely functional. Beeline from the beach through your private gate and hit the outdoor shower—roomy enough to accommodate kids and dogs; ditch your boards and fins in the nearby storage. Warm up by the firepit. Cue the soundtrack on the outdoor speakers.

      “It’s deliberately understated and so rich in the details,” says award-winning architect William Hefner, who has offices in LA and Montecito. “It’s not shiny and loud. We chose time-tested materials and colors that felt really comfortable next to the sand.”

      Interior designer Jeffry Weisman echoed the design directive. “It’s luxurious but super comfortable. No one would ever worry about putting their feet up,” says the principal of the San Francisco-based Fisher Weisman Brugioni.

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      Indoor-Outdoor Design Go With The Flow
      A Blueprint for Play & Privacy

      Merging luxury with a beachgoer’s DNA, the house is designed to be easy and nourishing. Cozy, yet equipped to entertain like no other in Del Mar. “Whether the kids are coming in from surfing or you’re hosting 40 people for cocktails, the house is set up for it,” says Interior Designer Jeffry Weisman, who chose materials that are practical and poetic.

      By the beach, open space is revered as true luxury. Here, an interior courtyard is an invaluable design element, establishing privacy from public view and breathing room between the main house and guest houses. The pool and spa are flanked by a sprawling grassy lawn. Also primed for play: A ping-pong pavilion and grill area. The covered outdoor living room is an informal gathering and dining space, serving as a social hearth anchored by a wood-burning fireplace.

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      Living Room The Centerpiece
      Where Poetry Meets Practicality

      If a house is true to its surroundings, it can feel like an extension of the universe. Such is the case at Ocean House. As you enter the main house, boundaries blur between nature and the built environment. Where does the ocean end and the house begin?

      The living room is the comfiest place to contemplate. Bathed in warmth, the matching wood floors and ceilings recall the design of early beach cottages. Here, though, the ceiling is high with a custom chandelier illuminating the oak.

      Light plays a vital role, actively engaging the space as it shifts with the sea. Golden hour thrives here. Motorized shades are highly customized, shielding the smallest slivers of light with the touch of a button. A fireplace is a centerpiece while the card table gets a starring role at the picture window.

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      Kitchen & Dining Functional Elegance
      Entertain Like You Mean It

      Materials add depth and allure to the oceanfront kitchen. There’s black leathered Quartzite counters, custom cabinetry with Ashley Norton Hardware, a Wolf 60-Inch Dual Fuel Range, two 36-inch Subzeroes, a walk-in pantry and a full bar with a fridge.

      An island counter has seating for three while the dining room breezily embraces the 75-foot-wide patio courtesy of Fleetwood pocket doors. Slide them open, and suddenly there’s an abundance of space to entertain guests on the covered oceanfront dining room. Close them shut, and it’s an intimate dining experience. Voila.

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      The Primary Quarters Nesting Instinct
      Warmth & Intimacy By The Sea

      Cocooned from the rest of the house, a floating staircase connects to the primary quarters on the second story. Here, the cantilevered office is inspired by the crows nest of a ship. The desk features 180-degree ocean views while a cozy corner library is your invitation to linger.

      The primary bedroom is profoundly private; solely designed for two humans coexisting in these oceanfront quarters. There’s seating for two, both at a fireplace and on the oceanfront patio. Meanwhile, there’s two walk-in closets; a lavish marble bathroom with dual sinks, a deep soak tub and shower.

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      Oceanfront Suite & Guest Wing Be Our Guest
      The Ensuite Life

      A light-filled guest wing includes three ensuite bedrooms, equipped with operable skylights and accessible sea breezes. Each room features custom built-in cabinets, and luxurious new bathrooms.

      The swoon-worthy oceanfront guest suite has private access to the beachfront deck with lounge chairs. Listen to the surf soundtrack or close the doors and blackout curtains for quiet. An extra layer of privacy, doors close off the suite from the central artery.

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      The Pool & Pool House Escape Artist
      A High-Designed Pool House

      The two-story 1.5 BR, 1.5 BA Pool House makes a statement. The ensuite guest room includes a darling bunk room, and a large ocean-view deck with space for lounging and dining. It’s one of the best seats in the house.

      On the main level, the media room goes for bold, bathed in a punchy terracotta hue. There’s a wraparound-couch, custom built-in cabinetry, blackout curtains and a fridge. “We wanted it to feel really dramatic at night with these saturated colored walls playing off the illuminated pool out front,” says Interior Designer Jeffry Weisman.

      Mission accomplished. It’s the perfect hideout after a long day at the beach.

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