Curb Appeal: California Chateau by the Ocean

The home's style was inspired by French chateaus and so many of the materials were brought over from France. Its unique location allows it to feel off by itself with sweeping views of rolling hills and ocean.

The home's half acre of property allows for unobstructed views of both hilltops and ocean, a pretty setting for the chateau-inspired building.

Go in between the home's two stories via an elevator or this handsome staircase; it's limestone with an aged iron railing.

This graceful sitting area has a beautiful example of the home's artisan stonework: the limestone fireplace's delicately carved mantel.

Stone floors help ground the open-as-can-be mood of this sitting area. Paired with casual details like the slipcovered chairs and natural fiber rug, they create an overall feel that's laid-back and so welcoming.

A friendly dining area is an easy extension off the kitchen; both spaces are filled with natural light and a welcoming farmhouse mood.

In the kitchen, terra cotta tiles are a pretty and warm color pairing with the room's wood details. Appliances are chef-grade, but blend harmoniously with the approachable mood of the space.

Each of the home's six bedrooms gets its own bathroom and many of the rooms have outdoor access. The interiors exude French countryside charm with artisan stonework, reclaimed beams and lovely wood floors.

The furnishing in this sitting room is simple, but lovely with an intricate limestone fireplace, pale colored rug and a potted tree.

A snappy black-and-white checked floor is a fun pairing with this bathroom's simple country details. The freestanding tub with its mirrored sides is another layer of whimsy.

Mirrored tiles and a freestanding tub plus that glittering chandelier give a sophisticated air to this Old World-style master bathroom.