With an open floor plan and lots of glass to welcome the ocean view, this all new home fits the climate and mountain backdrop with its distinct Mediterranean style. A roomy kitchen with a center island faces the family room and formal dining area, reflecting architectural shifts from traditional layouts to the rising popularity of the great room, a signature space in 1990s high-end homebuilding.

(Built by Giffin & Crane, with architecture by Ketzel & Goodman. Photography by Jim Bartsch.)