ON THE HORIZON A perfect sunset in store, thanks to unlimited and unobstructed views
Two outdoor fireplaces create natural gathering places in Deborah’s property design. One is a focal point outside the dining room window, at the far end of a pocket-sized, formal hedge garden tucked into a nook along the side of the house. The other anchors the backyard, which features the pool, a bar and barbeque, a cabana and a spacious entertaining area where Michele and Bob like to have dinner under the stars. “We wanted to create a courtyard sort of space,” Deborah explains. “You really feel like you’re in a private little enclave here.” Since views of the ocean are mainly accessible from the front of the house, Deborah designed a cabana on a raised platform behind the pool. It’s high enough so Michele can keep an eye on Steven in the pool and still catch a glimpse of the Pacific from the comfort of a chair. Deborah Richie-Bray finished her landscape design with a masterful palette of flora. The backyard is surrounded by leafy arbutus trees, which sprout wild strawberries and provide a private canopy from neighboring homes higher up on the bluffs. Lemon trees scattered around the property lend an Italian villa ambiance. And the exterior walls of the residence are softened with jasmine and Cup of Gold Vine. “Deborah was able to maximize every special quality that this property had,” says Michele, gesturing to the vast, sunlit space. “It feels like us … how we live. She really had a vision for how special it could be for our family.” •
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