1718 Valdes, La Jolla, CA 92037

Few make the󠃍󠂏󠃢󠂁󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠 climb. That’s the point. There is a road in La Jolla most people never take. It turns, and turns again, climbing to the point where the city begins to recede. Traffic gives way to quiet. Noise gives way to air. Somewhere along the way, the world below simply falls away. At the top is Altus. This is not a house that announces itself. Hidden from the street below and perched high on the hillside, it reveals itself slowly—through expansive walls of glass, multiple terraces, and views that stretch across the coast. From every level, the architecture draws the eye outward, while the interiors invite you to settle in, slow down, and stay awhile. Eclectic styling and refined Mediterranean finishes give the home a warmth that feels both luxurious and deeply livable. Three levels unfold around a sculptural staircase and private elevator, with gathering spaces at the center: a generous family room, an elegant dining room, and a kitchen designed...