about the property, Grant says the team “held up the masonry structure, dug underneath and excavated out the entire backyard, which required enormous feats of engineering.”Star Wars
memorabilia; golf simulator; media room; bar; and trophy room. For wellness buffs, there’s a 1,300-square-foot gym that rivals the best out there, complete with a full spa, sauna, massage table and ice bath to recover after workouts. The current owners built a 7,000-square-foot basement that includes a movie theater with seating for 26. As important as adding new spaces and amenities was protecting and restoring the home’s original design. The eclectic residence’s recognizable three-story turret remains, complete with a roof deck with panoramic ocean views.
Some of these materials, simply due to age, had to be replaced, and Grant worked tirelessly to replicate exactly what Requa had done with ornate, historically accurate finishes and design. She sourced one-hundred-year-old terracotta flooring, Moorish tiles from Mexico for the staircase and 250-year-old stonework around the pool. The result is a lived-in look that doesn’t take away from the other decorative elements.
The main home and guest house encircle the inner courtyard, which includes the pool, Moorish gardens and an estancia with an outdoor kitchen and fireside dining area. The lush gardens are sprinkled with 100-year-old olive trees, three fountains, a dog run and a putting green. In total, there are four bedrooms, six bathrooms, and three half-bathrooms with perfect views of the ocean.