39100 Avenida La Cresta Murrieta, CA 92562

Gracing the San Juan Plateau of La Cresta, Rancho San Juan de las Golondrinas feels less like a house and more like a chapter of history brought to life. Inspired by the great Mexican haciendas, the home is a careful recreation of adobe style yet built to modern standards for todays comfort. Arriving at the gates, you step through a portndesigned after the San Gabriel Missioninto a shaded vestibule, where the first view through the Chancel Gate is not of walls, but of open air: the courtyard and covered patio at the heart of the home. Fruit trees and flowers frame the fountain, their fragrance drifting through the breezeways that connect every room. Inside, the hacienda reveals its character. The formal living room is anchored by a grand fireplace, its wood mantle reclaimed from an 18th-century Kentucky estate. Imported detailswrought iron window grilles, cantera stone columns, and handcrafted paversbring the spirit of Mexico into every corner. The kitchen is warm and inviting, with pine cabinetry, a blue tile backsplash, granite counters, and Sub-Zero refrigerator. Off one side, the family room beckons with a wall of bookshelves and a Hacienda-style floor-level fireplace, perfect for quiet evenings. On the opposite side, the dining room glows with the charm of a beehive fireplace, making every meal feel like a gathering. The primary suite opens to its own private patio and features a cozy sitting area with a New Mexicostyle corner fireplace, complete with a raised hearth and rustic mantle. Its adjoining bath, with hand-tiled counters and shower, enhances the hacienda chara