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A true showpiece in Rancho Santa Fe’s exclusive Cielo community, this architectural estate sits privately perched above it all, capturing uninterrupted panoramic views that stretch from rolling hills to the Pacific Ocean. Designed by acclaimed architect Dena Gillespie, known for crafting homes with mystique and presence, this 4+ bedroom villa is a masterclass in timeless design, blending reclaimed European elements with refined craftsmanship and modern sophistication. The front courtyard, anchored by a custom Vietri fountain and grand stone staircase, sets a cinematic tone that continues throughout the home’s dramatic interiors and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The backyard has a patio with fire pit, private guest quarters, solar power, and a spa elevate the lifestyle offering, while the unique lot shape creates over 220 feet of backyard frontage with space for a resort-style infinity pool and a one-acre hillside ready for a vineyard. Every detail of this estate has been curated to deliver character, elegance, and star-level appeal in one of Rancho Santa Fe’s most prestigious settings. Cielo offers an exceptional lifestyle centered around the Cielo Club, an 8,000 sq. ft. facility featuring elegant event lounges, a catering kitchen, meeting rooms, a modern fitness center, and spa amenities. Outdoors, residents can enjoy a competition-sized pool, a children’s wading pool, a shaded pavilion with gas grills, tennis courts, and a playground. The Montagna Club adds even more with its own pool area, open-air pavilion, outdoor fireplace, and tennis courts. Spanning 1.5 acres, Cielo Park is a recreational haven with basketball and sand volleyball courts, a climbing wall, sports fields, and picnic areas with BBQs—perfect for active days and relaxed gatherings alike.