17 W Avenida Sebastian

An envelope of established natural gardens adds a feeling of peaceful removal to this single-level, soft-contemporary in gated Los Santeros. Behind a blue gate, through a covered portal, is the central courtyard with an outdoor fireplace and sculptural rock fountain. In the main house, step up from the foyer to the living/dining area with its chic fireplace, corbelled beams and soothing views of the rear courtyard. Outside, there’s a covered portal for al fresco meals, and flagstone steps leading to a raised patio with sunset views. The comfortable Cook’s Kitchen has a six-burner range, Bosch refrigerator and black granite counters warmed by honey-hued cabinets and artisanal tile. The two bedrooms of the main house are well-separated. In the Primary Suite, a slider frames a calming view of the back garden. The bath offers the spa-like pleasures of a soaking tub as well as a walk-in shower and ample closet. A second bedroom, with adjacent bath, is set a few steps down from home’s entry. Guests have their own good-sized casita with ensuite bath. Set off the end of the cul-de-sac, on a generous, .28-acre lot, this well-designed property offers refined living and layers of buffer. For those seeking an urbane residence with a charming sense of place.