FRENCH ESTATE IN REDLANDS

1673 Dwight Street

Redlands, CA 92373

Modeled after a 17th-18th century Bastide French Provencal house from southern France, this home boasts old world architecture with discerning modern updates. On many trips to Provence, the owners admired the beautiful houses. It was while dining at a local bistro, the sketched their dream home on a napkin which can be found displayed in the pool house. They collected architectural stone pieces for approximately 25 years prior to building and had them imported from France. The statues, corbels, pillars, and fountains are some of the antiques found during their travels through France which now grace the house and grounds. A citrus grove scents the air while French style manicured landscapes provide a sheltered retreat on more than two acres. A private drive leads to a generous motor court where one is greeted by the sounds of one of the two fountains found on property.

Designed and crafted in 2003 using exacting specifications of a 17th century bastide, one feels transported ascending the limestone stairs, crossing the stone terrace, approaching the solid French walnut hand crafted doors to Provence. Every detail was passionately attended to in the creation of this solid stone home from the many imported features such as; hand carved walnut wood features through-out, the stone floors, the authentic antique mantle pieces, the chef's kitchen fitted with the piece de resistance, a La Cornue French range, hand painted tiles, and windows.

The list of handcrafted features made by French artisans is seemingly endless. This timeless masterpiece also features; twelve foot ceilings, no concrete on property (all is limestone imported from seven different French quarries), a library, a barrel ceiling intimate dining room, Master w/retreat, dressing room, and Master Bathroom complete with solid Carerra Marble soaking tub.

The back parterre garden overlooks the pool and Greek style pool house which has a three quarter bath and kitchenette. The landscape is beautiful beyond imagination.

The South of France in Redlands in calling!

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