Country quiet

One of the joys of Fallbrook is the green hillside surrounding town that just exudes “country.” Amidst the avocado and citrus trees near Live Oak Park, the roads twist and turn past homes that few of us even know exist. In many cases, the views are breathtaking… and pleasantly quiet.

Fallbrook residents Bill and Peggy Barnes lived on Riverview Drive until they decided to have a new home designed and built for their retirement years. They found a four-acre site that fit their needs and just over a year ago moved into the single-story Mediterranean house. Its 3,800-square-foot size includes thre...