2075 Rams Hill Drive

Borrego Springs, CA 92004

The desert has inspired some great works of art. It most certainly did thisamazing, one-of-a-kind Rams Hill home, in a gorgeous setting in the spectacular Anza-Borrego desert.Rayos de Luz has distinguished provenance. In 1990 it received a Home of theYear Award of Excellence from San Diego Home and Garden Magazine, Recognition of Design Excellence and Creative Lifestyle. In recent years it hasbeen extensively and carefully remodeled by the owner-designer, with architectJacqueline Larsen and renowned metal-sculptor John Richen. The result is asophisticated but earthy, gallery-like space meant to accommodateand entertain any group, from small family to large party, in style and comfort.The radiused great room has a beamed tongue-in-groove ceiling that draws the eye through engineered glass panels to the stunning desert and mountainpanorama in daylight, and to the striking cylindrical fireplace at night. The lounge-lobby atmosphere offers several comfortable gathering spots, along with kitchen and bar seating. Glass doors slide wide for indoor-outdoor living. This semi-rotunda is surrounded by a dramatic half circle gallery hallway that leads to four bedrooms and three bathrooms, all outfitted to perfection.The master suite features a private sitting room, walnut closets, and motorizedwindow shades. The master bath rivals that of the most luxurious spa with afreestanding custom tub, walk-in glass shower, heated floors, on-demand hotwater, and a lovely courtyard view.The atmosphere of a fine hotel is extended for your guests, too. Both guestrooms have state-of-the-art en-suite bathrooms with exceptional tile work andfixtures. One has a separate sitting/media room that could be used as a fourthbedroom or office. Both have beautiful patio or desert views. Theres even anoutdoor shower!Outdoors, the ambience expands with extravagant water features, tastefullandscape and numerous generous patios for entertaining, as well as shady,secluded spots for solitary sunset moments. Outdoor sculptures and hardscapeinclude a fanciful nod to ancient architecture, almost as timeless as the desertitself.As night falls, exquisite custom lighting, inside and out, transforms this magicplace, and youll know youve found your Rays of Light.

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