Welcome to 2861 Mesa Alta Lane, Arroyo Grande, California where East meets West. This home is located arguably on Arroyo Grande's most desirable cul-de-sac with gorgeous dune and ocean views.

This fabulous and artistically designed home on .871 acres overflows with an abundance of Eastern influence landscaping features that transition beautifully into the natural Mesa environment. Enjoy the multiple decks, peaceful surroundings, sculptures, and spectacular views this unique home offers! The home is situated on the desirable and sought-after Mesa Bluff of Arroyo Grande overlooking the beautiful California Central Coast.

In addition to a glorious natural setting that showcases art, sculpture and landscape ... you'll enjoy a home that consists of approx. 3612 sq. ft. of living space with a floorplan that includes 3 master suites (each with its own bathroom). Uniquely designed, this home has been featured in several magazine articles such as Sunset Magazine and California Home & Design Magazine, where it recently won the 2009 CH&D Award for LANDSCAPE DESIGN.

Very few properties on the Central Coast of California have a landscape design on par with 2861 Mesa Alta Lane. The current homeowner commissioned Baywood Park Award winning Landscape Architect Jeffrey Gordon Smith to create the dream Asian-style garden. The goal was to create a welcoming space for enjoying the views of the ocean and hillside. As you can see the backyard from the front door, guests would pass right through the house to the deck outside. The project dubbed "The Pacific Rim" incorporates native and Mediterranean plants for an adaptation of Asian style to enhance the "East meets West" concept. Completed just a few years ago, the garden now features over 2,000 sq. ft. of Ipe decking which is framed with a patchwork of benches and concrete planters reminiscent of the quilted pattern of the surrounding farmland below. Smith commented that "the greatest things about Japanese gardens are the simple lines and the borrowed landscapes -- where you extend the garden by incorporating the view". Beyond the deck is a curving gravel walkway that meanders through beds of native Yarrow, New Zealand Windgrass, Manzanita and Pride of Maderia. According to designer Smith, "It's not only the color scheme but also the juxtaposition of the man-made and natural elements that ties the project together." When you see the connection between the forms and the landscape, the story really comes to life. The firepit adds a comfort level for the garden which is filled with crushed red glass and is paired with a planter of red-hued Echeveria "Afterglow".

AMENITIES:

• Great room with formal dining area, Majestic gas fireplace with black granite surround and built-in custom cabinetry plus spectacular dune and ocean views
• Spacious gourmet kitchen with Maple flooring, granite counter tops, porcelain tile backsplash, Thermador oven, microwave and warming oven, center island with gas cooktop, Fisher Paykal double-stacking dishwashers, custom cabinetry, wine storage area, built-in bench seating dining area in addition to a built-in Birch desk niche
• Approx. 400sf master suite located at the end of a hallway with double door entry offers privacy, Majestic gas fireplace with marble surround, sitting area, walk-in closet, rear deck access to spa ... the master bath has dune views from the jetted soaking tub, plus there is a dual-basin vanity and a dual-headed tiled shower enclosure
• One guest suite features access to a private deck, bay window seating area, an electric fireplace plus there is a comfortable bathroom with skylight and a large tiled shower enclosure
• Second guest suite, currently used as a den/family room, includes a Majestic gas fireplace with black granite surround, custom cabinetry, rear deck access, and a full bath with jetted soaking tub, dual vanities, custom closet with built-ins and a separate tiled shower enclosure
• Porcelain tile flooring, marble vanity counter tops, and heated towel racks are featured in all three bathrooms
• Laundry room has a built-in ice maker, deep set basin, porcelain tile flooring, tile counters and an abundance of cabinets
• There is over 2,000 sq. ft. of Ipe decking (Brazilian Hardwood)
• 2-car garage with storage cabinets
• Custom lighting throughout: Canned lighting, directional overhead lighting and unique fixtures
• Three-panel custom stained glass entry door
• All interior doors are solid core, single panel with Baldwin hardware
• Built-in speakers in the great room, master suite and the 2nd guest suite which is currently used as a formal living room
• Wide hallway with built-in bookshelves
• Milgard windows
• Central vacuum

Offered at $1,175,000
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