This gated and fully fenced resort style Mediterranean estate with contemporary design elements is located on one of the highest points and desirable streets in the exclusive Covenant in Rancho Santa Fe. Perched on just under 2 prime, elevated acres, surrounded by beautiful mature landscape with huge panoramic south-western facing views all engulfed in total privacy. Truly embodying the Southern California lifestyle, this 5,623 sq foot residence has a seamless open floor plan with all public areas opening to the resort style backyard with sparkling pool/spa, spectacular outdoor living and lounging spaces, summer kitchen with bar seating, outdoor fireplace and more. The spacious and light-filled oversized dining room is the perfect venue for large scale dining and entertaining. The kitchen is a true chef’s dream, perfectly detailed with top of the line appliances, crisp slabs of stone, custom cabinetry, large center island, casual seating bar and a sun drenched informal dining area. The kitchen opens to a warm and inviting family room with full entertaining bar, large media center, fireplace and doors that open to the oversized veranda ….the ideal venue for indoor/outdoor dining, entertaining and relaxing. The main level primary suite is exceptional; large with sitting area, luxurious spa bath, dual sinks, custom designed dressing room. In addition, there is an office/library with fireplace, four additional well-appointed suites of bedrooms (two are on the main level, a second primary is located upstairs with fireplace and balcony, and one suite is located on the lower level). The lower level suite has access to the outdoors, and can also be used as a private guest suite complete with kitchenette, sitting area and bath. For your outdoor enjoyment and recreation, there is additional level acreage that has lots of possibilities for an active family. Elevator. Pool solar. Security system with cameras. Working area/office off kitchen. Large laundry room with lots of storage. The property is close to the Covenant trail system, Roger Rowe Schools, the village, the RSF golf and tennis clubs, major highways and some of the best beaches in Southern California. This property has been updated, is very well maintained and has some of the best views!