19557 Fortuna Del Este, Escondido, CA 92029

King of the Hill! This top quality, custom home enjoys a hilltop location on over 29 acres of land, with spectacular, panoramic ocean and open space views from every room and multiple outdoor entertaining areas. Overlooking the Bridges golf course, just half a mile from Encinitas and within the Rancho Santa Fe school district, this property offers coastal breezes and a rare combination of seclusion and easy access. The main residence provides 6 bedrooms and 9 baths with an open floor plan ideal for private enjoyment or entertaining in style. The grounds include private gardens, personal fruit orchards and miles of nature trails, with a second gate to a lower (but still ocean view) area with endless possibilities including equestrian, vineyards or the possible creation of additional parcels with their own separately gated access. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy the finest of North County living now, with the potential to ensure the same lifestyle for multiple generations. Designed by award-winning architect Dena Gillespie, this custom home features a chef’s kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, a walk-in pantry, formal dining room, upgraded lighting, climate-controlled wine cellar, game room and spacious living areas with vaulted ceilings. The primary suite includes a luxurious bath, steam shower and a private balcony. Expansive views continue from the outdoor covered patios, infinity-edge pool and spa, fire pit, bocce ball court and surrounding private gardens providing abundant flowers and a wide array of delicious fruit. This energy-efficient home comes with an owned solar panel system (with storage or chicken coops below) plus a Tesla Powerwall, delivering substantial savings on electricity and seamless backup power during outages.