24708 ToledoLake Forest (el Toro), CA 92630

Soft light moves through the home from dawn to dusk, tracing reflections across its light floors and whitewashed walls. Every space within this fully redesigned lake house feels intentional, open, and shaped by its relationship to the water. What was once a traditional lakefront home has been transformed into a composition of clean lines and open volumes. Glass walls frame the water like a living artwork, while wide passages invite movement through the interior as if following the rhythm of the lake itself. The design captures that sense of quiet luxury while being simple, natural, and enduring. At the heart of the home, the floating staircase rises as a sculptural moment. Formed in steel and timber, it gives the interior a sense of weightlessness. The kitchen and living areas merge as one, designed for gathering without boundaries. White quartz counters and soft, textural finishes reflect light gently throughout the day, creating a setting that feels equally suited to morning stillness or an evening by the lake. Four bedrooms and three bathrooms complete the home, each conceived with an understated warmth that mirrors the tones of the surrounding landscape. Outside, the property opens toward one of the most striking views in all of the Keys. From the private dock, the water stre