Casa Tranquila is an exercise in the neo-classical style of a rustic hacienda, with authentic touches like brick coppolas and two story campenarias, vessel sinks, wall mounted faucets, arched windows, etc - but with a contemporary twist that melds the old with the new. It is a 4 bedroom, 5 bath home with an additional maid's quarters, wine cellar, and separate casita featuring a 5th bedroom, bath and living room. Construction commenced in late October, 2006 with over a month devoted to just landfill and retaining walls - the lot had to be raised over a story and a half. Home construction started at middle of December, and was completed October, 2007.
Looking at the street from the garage area. Casita on left.
The street entry arch.
The front porch. Note the rustic front door, and cantera around the door and windows.
Handmade brick dome at the top of the two story campenario entry effect.
Greatroom viewed from the kitchen. Fireplace carries exterior stone theme indoors.
Kitchen and dining area viewed from the entry landing. Floors are all beige and rose colored travertine.
Master bath area.
Guest bathroom.
Guest bathroom shower and bath area.
Detail of an interior door. Note the rag painting on the walls, a nice touch that warms up the house.
A guest bedroom closet.
Another closet in one of the guest bedrooms. All cabinets made onsite. This configuration features two large closet doors, built in drawers, shelving concealed by twin smaller doors, and storage up top all the way across, with access doors.
The rear deck area. Note the slate waterfall effect on the jacuzzi.
