Prized Portal

On a lovely tree-lined street in Rancho Viejo’s Windmill Ridge neighborhood, this handsome “Portal” series residence is light and inviting. With its stylish arched entry that serves as the portal into the front garden and its round patio and gently curved front entry, its lines are clean and crisp.

Entry into the house is through a circular foyer with a mirrored nicho that literally reflects the entry garden. To the left is the great room where living and dining areas and kitchen come together as one. Tall windows overlook the patio, vigas grace the ceiling, a gas kiva fireplace commands one corner of the living area and 18” square ceramic tiles are at your feet. The shape of the room and height of the ceilings makes it easy to arrange furniture and artwork.

The kitchen features a center island with sink and breakfast bar. Cabinets and smooth work surfaces form a “U” in which to prepare meals . Appliances include a Maytag range/oven, microwave and dishwasher and an Amana side-by-side refrigerator. Where the kitchen and dining area meet, a hall leads to 2 guest bedrooms, a full bath, laundry, access to the 2-car garage and the rear garden.

The master bedroom is off the circular foyer. It includes a 14’ x 14’ sleeping room that opens out to the front garden, a 9.5’ x 5.5’ walk-in closet and 10’ x 10’ bath with tub and shower.

Additional features include in-floor radiant heating and evaporative cooling for year round comfort.