1214 Villa Drive

Grand even at a glance, what once was known as Villa Miraflore immediately transports you back to Roman times - complete with “points of power” and marble sculptures. If only walls could talk, you could hear the rich and fabulous history of this magnificent palace straight from its source. Built in 1925 by James L. Turner, a developer celebrated for his forward thinking on sustainability, this Villa “to watch the flowers” paved the way for Turner’s pioneering Mediterranean composite construction using terra cotta cinder blocks. When Bryan Cooke and Bill Musso moved into the home in 2004, they endured over two years of meticulous renovations to preserve the exquisite nature of this showplace. Cypress beams from Morocco, parquet rosewood and patina porcelain floors, a 600 lb chandelier, Italian gold-leaf handpainted mosaic tile; and an Egyptian revival light fixture, don’t even begin to describe some of the breathtaking details you won’t want to miss experiencing.