Countertop is Caesarstone Taj Royal quartz. Solera 3218C Single bowl 18 gauge Stainless Steel sink. Pfister Venturi single handle pull down sprayer kitchen with a Spot Defense in Stainless Steel. Backsplash is American Olean, Color Appeal 3x6 glass subway tile in the Oxford Tan.

California native Oregon Grape provides another perfect complement to the Spanish tile doorway.California lilac brings its soft blue blooms in early spring. Once they fade, Oregon grape steps in, producing otherworldly blue berries.

Roll up storm shutters provide the ultimate in security and storm protection for your home or business. These hurricane shutters attach above the window, roll up and store in a discrete enclosed box when not in use. You can lower them with either a hand crank or by the push of a button, and they lock in place for the ultimate storm protection. They also provide you with an extra layer of defense against crime and also reduce your energy costs year round. Specially designed to provide maximum strength and insulation from sun, storm, heat, noise, and weather extremes, our Carolina rolling shutters are the very best available.

While they miss the architectural beauty of the Eucalyptus, the garden feels more private and green as succession trees take hold. The Engleman Oak in the corner was planted before the loss of the Eucalyptus. The native Elderberry had nearly attained full size by the time it failed.

The al fresco dining space sits between the Zone 0s of the home and the office. The homeowners love hosting dinners here. Because human-made materials are the most easy-to-ignite and flammable fuels on any property, the fabric umbrella and cushions are stored when not in use.

Bespoke motorized impact screens custom-engineered for arched architectural openings. Operating in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ), this kinetic shielding provides deployable Category 5 defense while seamlessly retracting to preserve the estate's custom archway sightlines. A masterclass in integrating NOA-certified security without compromising complex, high-end architectural design.

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The home's ember resistant Zone 0 is not visible from the street. The gravel band at the curb was added to facilitate safe travel through the sidewalk free space to a nearby elementary school. When viewed with wildfire-ready eyes, it serves as an ember resistant buffer between the garden and two high-power fire-fuels: trash bins and cars.

Seamless integration of custom motorized roll-down impact screens. Designed to protect expansive outdoor living spaces, this dual-purpose kinetic shielding provides Category 5 HVHZ wind-load defense and daily UV control at the push of a button. The housing and tracks are architecturally integrated to completely disappear when retracted, ensuring the estate's uninterrupted sightlines are never compromised.

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A decomposed granite patio wrapped in greenery sits at the back of the property. A low brick bench wraps the fence side of the patio, adding a sense that the umbrella-shaded chairs are nestled and protected. Ready fuel for fire, when not in use, the umbrella fabric and furniture cushions are stored indoors. the wood fence is separated from the structure by well-hydrated and maintained foliage.

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The new, ember resistant area extends beyond the home's delicate, historic wood eves. Foliage on the patio is now in mobile containers, and furnishings are non-combustible metal. The swing of human-made materials is removed from the tree when not in active use, and established, low-growing, well-maintained foliage adds privacy and delight beyond it.

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An expansive outdoor umbrella brings shade when it's needed and sparkle when it isn't. Those seated beneath enjoy the sounds of the fountain embedded in the ledger stone wall, fragrance from the native plants on the slope, and quite possibly the scent of BBQ too! The umbrella is stored on red flag days, as are the cushions that sit on new, metal seating. The furnishings themself can safely stay in position.

The live Oak is now trimmed away from the roof for safety and clearance of solar panels. This was done over a period of years to ensure no more than 10-15% of the tree was ever cut at one time. Now there are no Oak limbs over the roof, yet the Aoyagis still basque in its shade and the habitat it provides for birds and lizards (and a million other creatures).

A well-established Toyon sits just outside of Zone 0. It's branches are kept trimmed away from both the wood siding and the roof. It is higher mass than we would now plant this close to a home. That noted, while no plant is fire proof, Toyon is known for its ability to stay healthy in high, dry heat. It is supported by smart irrigation.

Gutters and downspouts are important for the health and well-being of your house. By directing roof runoff away from your foundation walls, this drainage system is your first line of defense against basement or crawl space flooding. For more information, check out: https://www.olynroofing.com/gutters-and-downspouts/