Location! Location! Location! Still and always the most 3 important words in real estate! Simply put, West of I-5, just one block south of La Costa Ave by the Batiquitos Lagoon, in the area the locals know as old Leucadia. Less than 1/2 mile to South Ponto Beach and the new 5 Star Resort Alila Marea, for morning coffee, or a fabulous sunset from Vega and then a short stroll home. Situated on a nearly 1/2 acre corner lot this Hawaiian Inspired Craftsman in Sheridan Estates - 1 of 8 custom built homes with no HOA, on a private cul-de-sac street. The entry to this sprawling Hawaiian design begins with the Lanai. This partially covered courtyard entrance lends itself to entertaining, as you approach the entrance of this 4... ...bedroom, 4 bath residence. The essence of the ocean’s tranquil setting will embrace you. Travertine floors throughout the entry into the formal living room with fireplace and on to the formal dining room with a service bar. The kitchen (recently remodeled) is the statement room of the first level. With an enormous center island made of marble stone, stainless appliances with sub-zero, an eight burner stove, double ovens, two dishwashers and large enough to host a celebrity chef cooking class for all your friends. Custom shutters are the window coverings throughout the lower level, honoring the light and airy breezes accomplished with the pass through sliding doors from Lanai thru the dining room outdoors to the lavish backyard with pool, spa, and fire-pit. An entertainers delight with plenty of mature palms you will feel the tropics without the flight to Hawaii, a grassy lawn area, rock paver patio, and the swimming pool when not in use has an auto-closing safety cover. The last main feature on the first level is the exquisite Primary Suite. Beautiful wood flooring, hand painted art on the fireplace wall, with a private entrance to the private rear yard where a converted shed offers two small optional rooms, one for the home office or gym, and the other for the artist workshop, or children’s playroom. Adjacent to the ground-floor, primary bedroom is the grand primary bathroom with truly a dually designed bahtroom; featuring separate sinks, toilets & walk-in closets with all the storage you will ever need. A glass encased marble shower with multiple shower heads has been elegantly designed. For the person who enjoys the soothing soak of a bath, the freestanding tub is enhanced by the chandelier above it. On the second level is a bonus/family room with built in desk and a full deck looking West for the beautiful orange skylit sunsets. The three bedroom suites each have walk in closets and ensuite bathrooms. In addition, this plantation styled home has a four car garage for the enthusiast who loves their motorized vehicles.