1718 Valdes, La Jolla, CA 92037

Property Description

Few make the󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 climb. That’s the point. There is a road in La Jolla most people never take. It turns, and turns again, climbing to the point where the city begins to recede. Traffic gives way to quiet. Noise gives way to air. Somewhere along the way, the world below simply falls away. At the top is Altus. This is not a house that announces itself. Hidden from the street below and perched high on the hillside, it reveals itself slowly—through expansive walls of glass, multiple terraces, and views that stretch across the coast. From every level, the architecture draws the eye outward, while the interiors invite you to settle in, slow down, and stay awhile. Eclectic styling and refined Mediterranean finishes give the home a warmth that feels both luxurious and deeply livable. Three levels unfold around a sculptural staircase and private elevator, with gathering spaces at the center: a generous family room, an elegant dining room, and a kitchen designed for long afternoons and even longer evenings. Four bedroom suites offer privacy throughout, including one entirely secluded on the upper level. The primary retreat is a world unto itself, with a private sitting area, generous walk-in closets, and a spa-like bath where the coastline accompanies you from shower to soaking tub. Balconies extend from every level, bringing the ocean air closer. Outside, a vanishing-edge pool appears to spill directly into the horizon, while the outdoor kitchen sets the stage for evenings that have nowhere else to be.The coastline unfolds below, the horizon stretches ahead, come settle in at Altus.