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Rancho Santa Fe, CA

$8,888,000

5465 El Cielito, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
6
Beds
8
Baths
7,306
Sq Ft
2007
Built
9
Days listed

About this home

Pickleball anyone? Enjoy your own two private pickleball courts on this magnificent estate! Built in 2007 by renowned custom home builder Steve Simunec and lovingly maintained by its original owner, this extraordinary estate showcases timeless craftsmanship, exceptional quality, and luxurious amenities on approximately 3.5 private acres in the prestigious Rancho Santa Fe Covenant. A circular driveway welcomes guests to a grand entrance featuring approximately 20-foot ceilings. Throughout the home, you'll find exquisite finishes including travertine flooring, extensive crown molding, solid alder interior doors, solid wood-framed windows, and custom double-pane wood exterior doors and windows with protective metal cladding for lasting beauty and durability. Designed for both elegant entertaining and comfortable everyday living, the home features a formal dining room with accent lighting, a spacious executive office with custom woodwork, 4 custom built masonry wood burning fireplaces, and expansive living spaces filled with natural light from thoughtfully placed skylights. The gourmet chef's kitchen is truly exceptional, featuring custom wood ceilings with exposed beams, a handcrafted range hood, pot filler, three ovens, two dishwashers, a large walk-in pantry, a butler's pantry with warming drawer, and a picture window overlooking the resort-style backyard and pool. Sliding glass doors create seamless indoor-outdoor living, inviting in refreshing coastal breezes and spectacular sunset views. The residence offers six spacious bedroom suites, each with its own private bathroom, plus a bathroom next to the pool and one powder room. A convenient first-floor guest suite with direct backyard access is ideal for extended family, guests, or a live-in nanny. The luxurious primary suite features a skylight, with an exceptionally large closet with custom shoe storage, and a spa-inspired bathroom complete with dual vanities, a large walk-in shower, and additional skylights that fill the space with natural light. Additional interior highlights include: Temperature-controlled cedar wine cellar with storage for 2626. Wet bar with wine refrigerator. Game room/playroom wired for a projector with direct access to the front yard. Spacious laundry room with sink, windows, and abundant cabinetry. Integrated speaker system in the great room and backyard. Three interior fireplaces plus an outdoor fireplace. The resort-inspired grounds are designed for year-round enjoyment. Amenities include: Sparkling saltwater pool with waterfall and a dedicated full bathroom and outdoor shower. Pool cabana with built-in BBQ, refrigerator, sink, and entertaining area. Two newly refinished pickleball courts that can easily be converted back to a full tennis court. Mature landscaping with apple, lemon, pear, mango and tangerine trees. Approved by the Rancho Santa Fe Art Jury for up to two horses. 24-station irrigation system. Additional features include: Six-car tandem garage. Connected to city sewer (not septic). 1,000-gallon propane tank. Tesla Powerwall with leased solar system. Approximately 6–8 minutes to Interstate 5. Located within the exclusive Rancho Santa Fe Covenant, this remarkable property offers privacy, prestige, architectural excellence, and an unmatched Southern California lifestyle. Every detail reflects the vision of a master builder and the pride of single ownership, creating a rare opportunity to own one of Rancho Santa Fe's truly exceptional custom estates.

Facts & features

Interior
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
7 full, 1 half
Living area
7,306 sq ft
Interior features
Separate Formal Dining Room, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Utility Room, Walk In Pantry, Wine Cellar, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Six Burner Stove, Barbecue, Convection Oven, Counter Top, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Appliances, Free Standing Range, Freezer, Disposal, Indoor Grill, Ice Maker, Microwave, Propane Cooktop, Propane Oven, Propane Range, Propane Cooking, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan
Fireplace
Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside
Heating
Electric, Forced Air, Fireplaces, Solar
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Propane Dryer Hookup
Levels
Two
Spa
Heated, In Ground, Private
Exterior & lot
Lot size
3.49 acres (152,024 sq ft)
Pool
Heated, In Ground, Private, Salt Water, Waterfall
View
Pool, Trees Woods
Architectural style
Ranch
Year built
2007
Parking
Driveway
Parking spaces
10
Community
Area
92067 - Rancho Santa Fe
County
San Diego
HOA fee
$9,056/mo
Listing details
Status
Active
Property type
Single Family Residence
Days on market
9
Listed
2026-07-13
Terms
Cash, Conventional, Cal Vet Loan, Submit
Parcel #
2683301600
MLS #
260017090SD
Listed by
Cindy Sun · San Diego Gold Medal Realty In

Location

Price history

Listed
$8,888,000 · 2026-07-13
Days on market
9
Current price
$8,888,000
Financing

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$55,756
$44,943 principal & interest · $10,814 taxes & insurance
$1,777,600
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Loan $7,110,400

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