1802 Hygeia Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024

Some homes you tour. This one you escape to. At the quiet end of a no-through street in Leucadia, behind a gated drive, sits an enchanting retreat where the loudest sound after dark is the surf. Herons nest overhead, butterflies drift through tropical greenery, and the sand, the surf, and the best coffee and tacos sit minutes from the gate. The reimagined main house opens through 15-foot cantina doors that erase the line between living room, expansive deck and lush grounds beyond. The kitchen brings custom cabinetry, skylights, Bertazzoni range, Fisher & Paykel refrigerator, and an island hiding a startling amount of storage. A butler's pantry, refreshed laundry, three bedrooms, three baths, and two offices leave real room to live and work. Upstairs, the primary suite stands alone, with a private deck, an airy spa-like bath, and dual walk-in closets. An attached ADU adds a private one-bed, one-bath with its own kitchen and yard: guests, income, or a studio of your own. Outdoors,...