Dating back to 1952, the Rancho Santa Fe home has nearly 5,000 square feet of living space, original stonework, and a pool with...

Designer Peter Steere took down the pitched roof and wrapped the home in metal cladding reminiscent of rural barns.

Set on a lush site just steps from the beach, the island escape is something to write home about.

Designed by A.B. Walton, the residence has original oak floors and tile, 1950s built-ins, and Japanese-style shoji screens.