Castella Estate
Centennial Hills
The Castella Estate is a custom home designed and built from the ground up in Centennial Hills, Las Vegas. Inspired by the Santa Barbara homes of the 1920s and 1930s, this approximately 4,000-square-foot residence was designed in an authentic Spanish colonial style that is rarely seen in the Las Vegas valley. The home includes four bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, a dedicated office, and a large game room.
Castella Estate
The Castella Estate is a custom home designed and built from the ground up in Centennial Hills, Las Vegas. Inspired by the Santa Barbara homes of the 1920s and 1930s, this approximately 4,000-square-foot residence was designed in an authentic Spanish colonial style that is rarely seen in the Las Vegas valley. The home includes four bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, a dedicated office, and a large game room.
The architecture is the defining feature of the Castella Estate. Custom wood ceiling beams, Level 5 smooth walls throughout, and handcrafted detail at every turn give the home the character and warmth that the Spanish colonial style is built around. Large sliding doors in the family room and master bedroom connect the living spaces to the backyard, where the homeowners wanted enough room for their kids to play, including space for a trampoline and an area to park trailers.
Designed and built by John McDonough, with Kingdom & Co., the Castella Estate is a statement that custom home building in Las Vegas does not have to follow the styles that dominate the market.
Castella Estate: Spanish Colonial in the Desert
Las Vegas is a city where modern, contemporary, and desert contemporary architecture define the custom home landscape. The Castella Estate is something different. The homeowners came to us wanting a true Spanish colonial home, not a loose interpretation but an authentic expression of the Santa Barbara residential style that was refined in Southern California during the 1920s and 1930s.
That commitment to authenticity carried through every detail of the design. The exterior reflects the proportions, materials, and character of the era. Inside, custom wood ceiling beams and Level 5 smooth walls create the clean, handcrafted feel that sets Spanish colonial homes apart from other traditional styles. It is the kind of architecture that visitors notice immediately and the kind of project that shows what is possible when a builder is willing to work outside the styles that are most common in the valley.
Custom Detail Throughout the Castella Estate
The finishes inside the Castella Estate were selected to reinforce the authenticity of the Spanish colonial design while meeting the expectations of a modern custom home. Eight-inch-wide hardwood flooring runs throughout the main living areas, with carpet in the secondary bedrooms. Custom cabinetry is installed throughout the home. The kitchen countertops are finished in granite and quartzite, with a butcher block wood island that adds warmth and function to the space.
Level 5 smooth walls run through every room in the home. This is the highest standard of drywall finish and it produces a perfectly flat, seamless surface that shows no imperfections, seams, or texture. In a home with natural light and clean architectural lines, it makes a visible difference. The bathrooms and showers feature custom tile selected to complement the overall material palette.
The Kitchen and Family Room
The kitchen and family room are the standout spaces of the Castella Estate. The kitchen features custom cabinetry, granite and quartzite countertops, and a butcher block wood island that anchors the room. It is designed around both daily family use and entertaining.
The family room sits adjacent and opens directly to the backyard through large sliding doors. The indoor-outdoor connection gives the space a scale and openness that extends well beyond its footprint. Combined with the custom wood ceiling beams overhead, the family room is the room where the Spanish colonial character of the home is felt most strongly.
The master bedroom also features large sliding doors and lots of glass, continuing the connection between interior and exterior throughout the private spaces of the home.
12 Months From Groundbreaking to Move-In
The Castella Estate was completed in approximately 12 months from groundbreaking to final walkthrough. While the home did not present the structural challenges of a basement or hillside lot, the Spanish colonial style required careful attention to the handcrafted details that define the architecture, from the custom wood ceiling beams to the Level 5 smooth wall finish throughout. Every phase was managed to keep the project moving without compromising the quality of the finished product.
Project Details
Project Name: Castella Estate Location: Centennial Hills, Las Vegas, Nevada Type: Custom Home Build Square Footage: Approximately 4,000 sf Bedrooms / Bathrooms: 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Bathrooms Additional Spaces: Office, Large Game Room Design Style: Spanish Colonial Build Timeline: Approximately 12 Months Key Features: Authentic 1920s-Era Santa Barbara Architecture, Custom Wood Ceiling Beams, Level 5 Smooth Walls Throughout, 8-Inch Wide Hardwood Flooring, Custom Cabinetry, Granite and Quartzite Countertops, Butcher Block Wood Island, Custom Tile in Bathrooms and Showers, Large Sliding Doors Designer / Builder: Designed and built by John McDonough, with Kingdom & Co.
Similar Project: Santa Barbara Estate
Frequently Asked Questions
Spanish colonial architecture is a building style rooted in the early Spanish settlements of the Americas, with its residential form refined in Southern California during the 1920s and 1930s. It is defined by stucco exteriors, clay tile roofing, arched openings, exposed wood beams, and handcrafted detail throughout. The Castella Estate in Centennial Hills is a ground-up custom home built in this style, designed to reflect the authentic character of a 1920s-era Santa Barbara home.
Yes. While Spanish colonial homes are uncommon in the Las Vegas valley, the style translates well to the desert climate. The Castella Estate was designed and built by John McDonough, with Kingdom & Co., to bring authentic Santa Barbara-era architecture to Centennial Hills. The home features custom wood ceiling beams, Level 5 smooth walls, and the handcrafted detail that defines the style.
Level 5 is the highest standard of drywall finish. It involves applying a skim coat of joint compound over the entire wall surface after taping and sanding, which eliminates any visible imperfections, seams, or texture. The result is a perfectly smooth, flat surface that is especially important in homes with natural light and clean architectural lines, where even minor irregularities would be visible. The Castella Estate features Level 5 smooth walls throughout the home.
Kingdom & Co. handles both custom home builds and full home remodels. The Castella Estate is an example of a ground-up custom build in a Spanish colonial style, while projects like The Lexington and The Parker showcase full home remodeling. Whether you are building new or transforming an existing home, Kingdom & Co. manages design and construction under one roof.
Kingdom & Co. serves homeowners throughout the Las Vegas valley, including Centennial Hills, Henderson, MacDonald Highlands, Summerlin, Southern Highlands, Spanish Trails, Lake Las Vegas, Ascaya, and surrounding communities.
Ready to Build Your Custom Home in Las Vegas?
The Castella Estate proves that custom home building in Las Vegas is not limited to the styles that dominate the market. Whether you envision a Spanish colonial, a modern contemporary, or something entirely your own, Kingdom & Co. handles design, engineering, and construction under one roof so your custom home is built exactly the way you envision it, from the first site visit to the final walkthrough.
