A $49 Million California Home Includes One Adorable Feature For Dogs

Everyone knows that man's best friend deserves the very best, and this $49 million mansion listed on Zillow provides one luxurious feature that every dog should have in its home. Known as the Foxhill Estate and set in the hills of La Jolla, California, it was originally built by James Copley, publisher of the San Diego Union and Evening Tribune, according to La Jolla Light. Situated on 32 acres of land close to the ocean, this home has 10 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms. At nearly 23,000 square feet, it is the largest residential property in the city, featuring gardens, walking trails, and additional outdoor living space. The garage contains eight parking spaces, and the home also boasts a library, swimming pool, and tennis court.

There are other extravagant details throughout the house, such as gold trim that adorns the furniture as well as the coffered ceilings, an all-white kitchen with ornate details and an oversized island in the center of the room, and even a bedroom with a spiral staircase that leads to a mezzanine level. However, we at House Digest can't help but focus on a special amenity that's just for the dogs.

The designers of this mansion have definitely gone above and beyond to make the home as dog-friendly as possible, even going so far as to build a spa for its canine inhabitants. Set against a pastoral mural which covers the walls, along with an intricate floral pattern of mosaic tile underfoot, the dog spa is nicer than most human bathrooms we've seen. The pampered pets who live in the Foxhill Estate have been provided with their very own jacuzzi pool to enjoy, complete with an avian-themed water spout that fills the large basin with crystal clear water.

For each pet, this dog spa also offers matching dog houses with oversized dog beds inside, which are situated poolside. Resembling the luxury cabanas of a tropical resort, they're the perfect place to lounge and relax after a dip in the water. The rest of the mansion is also decorated in fanciful and colorful ways. The bedrooms feature whimsical accents such as blue velvet couches and vaulted wood-beamed ceilings. Beneath the pool table in the den is a plaid carpet with matching plaid sconces on the lights over the table. It is definitely a home that creates a perfect backdrop for spending time with family, friends, and, of course, dogs.

This special attention to the comfort of the family dogs has won the admiration of commenters on the home's Zillow Gone Wild Instagram post. One commenter said, "My next reno was going to be my kitchen... but doing a dog spa room suddenly seems like more of a priority." Another pointed out that the dogs in the picture are Labrador retrievers, a breed that loves to swim, so it makes perfect sense that they would need their own pool.

There are quite a few comments that question the extravagance of the home with its lavish and ornate décor, such as one that notes the bedrooms give off a vibe of "Oval Office meet[s] Great Gatsby." Another comment takes this comparison further, suggesting that the bedroom mezzanine is "for Gatsby to throw his silk shirts down." However, everyone seems to agree that the dog spa is the best part of the home. One person commented, "I thought my dog was pretty spoiled, but I now see how I've been neglecting her. I think I need to build a dog spa immediately." Concisely summing up the perceived value of the estate, someone else claims that it's not the décor, but instead it's the dog spa and the labs that make the home worth $49 million. We have to agree with that as well.