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collaborated on their home remodels. "How did that work out?" I ask with a smile. "It was a process," they responded, which wasn't without differences in opinion. But they resolved any disagreements by asking each other "How strongly do you feel about that on a scale of one-to-ten?" when deciding which way to go. ey also enlisted the help of a talented team of professionals throughout the remodeling process. Because they love to entertain, the kitchen and outdoor areas were especially important. Ron designed the kitchen's custom cabinetry in walnut with counters fashioned from Cristallo Quartzite. e counters are lit from below, casting a gorgeous glow, highlighted from above by spheres of glittering light fixtures. Ann Sneed Architectural Interiors supported the concept design for the kitchen and media room. e centerpiece of the latter is an entertainment console which Ron designed and built from maple burl, California walnut, and ebony. e exterior spaces are an entertainer's dreamscape, complete with an outdoor living room and fireplace, bar, swimming pool, waterfall, and slide. In the middle of the spa, an umbrella-topped table seats up to eight. ere are also two decks. e expansive "Observation Deck" has a combination pickleball/basketball court. e "Titanic Deck" is named after the 1997 James Cameron film which depicted Kate Winslet's character Rose and Leonardo DiCaprio's Jack, their arms outstretched (and also sharing a passionate kiss) on the doomed ship's bow. "If you sit right on the edge of that deck, you feel like there's nothing between you, the lagoon, and the ocean," Philly explains. But the Montbleaus' favorite spot is relaxing around the fire bowl overlooking the lagoon. ey call it "the quintessential spot for watching the sunset or after dinner conversation with family and friends" — as a red-tailed hawk circles lazily overhead. The backyard boasts a spa centered with a table and seating, a swimming pool, waterfall and slide, a bar, and a pickleball/basketball court @ranchandcoast RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE JULY 2025 113