My ideal place in 400 words

A home with my personal touch, luxurious amenities, with a welcoming nature to my loved ones is my ideal place. Imagine being wrapped in joy. Upon entering the property, you would immediately notice that you can see no structure, save for the wrought iron fence creating a sense of protection to the oasis. You notice the manicured lawn with ornamental grass borders, towering live oaks, azaleas, and gardenias perfectly trimmed. A sweeping “green” driveway curves downhill to the left out of sight, on the right side of the yard. Upon approaching the end of it, you notice a garage, and a wall of glass nestled into a perfectly sculpted mound of earth, on the left side of the driveway's end, and on the right, an infinity pool looking out into a valley. When entering the house, you notice the warmth and coziness of being underground, mixing with the airiness allowed in by the glass wall. The home would include a cavernous great room, and a small intimate reading room, office, and several bedrooms. Daylight in each room would be provided by small domes in the yard which function as skylights. Walls would curve out of sight past other walls, and evoke a very organic feeling. Bathrooms would be tiled in natural rough flagstone, and the kitchen would have a romantic Tuscan feel. Rooms would often be split into several levels, each with sunken areas to enhance the intimate setting. The ideal place would descend three, perhaps four stories below the main level, almost seeming endless to a first time visitor. The whimsy and creativity that lays dormant in me now would come alive in the architecture and décor.

Candles would be lit everywhere, water features would grace every room, and even one room would be completely black. The master bedroom would be without windows, with a water bed fitted with a memory foam pillow top. Musical instruments for the talented would be available for those with talent, and every cooking utensil and ingredient imaginable would be available for the cook's discretion. A hot tub, fireplace, sauna, media room, and theater would offer other creature comforts. A vast library of books fascinating to all eyes would form the center of one of the levels, representing the importance of knowledge. The great room is the central focus of another level. This is my very possible ideal place.