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Mountaintop Escape With Endless Views and Vibrant, Native Plantings

This enviable Southern California mountaintop abode capitalizes on its elevated stature with an all-patio rear aspect and multiple seating spaces across a tumbling landscape, framed by gentle rock walls and native plantings.

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Photo: Holly Lepere - Lepere Studio. From: CommonGround Landscape Architecture.

Lounge Chairs and Drought Tolerant Garden

Native plants and succulents give an almost lush quality to this home's expansive gardens. Two lounge chairs are perfectly located to take in all the natural beauty.

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Photo: Holly Lepere - Lepere Studio. From: CommonGround Landscape Architecture.

Stone Patio With Fire Bowl

Sand-colored stone and furniture help this simple patio take a backseat to the striking gardens all around it.

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Photo: Holly Lepere - Lepere Studio. From: CommonGround Landscape Architecture.

Succulent Garden and Mountain View

Cacti and other succulents meld beautifully with the backdrop of green-tinged mountains.

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Photo: Holly Lepere - Lepere Studio. From: CommonGround Landscape Architecture.

Porch and Succulent Garden Overview

The ranch house's low lines make the open mountaintop and ocean views even more majestic. Beautifully-textured succulent gardens surround the porch and stone patios.

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