Newport Beach

Panoramic ocean views, private outdoor living areas and a broad selection of today’s most sought-after upgrades and amenities help this casual yet luxurious Emerald Bay home redefine Laguna Beach living. While focused on gorgeous Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, sunset and evening-light views from its top two levels, the spacious custom residence embraces a spectacular multi-level backyard that reveals a dining terrace with fireplace, a private spa, impressive stonework and landscaping, and intimate patios. Countless sets of French doors open to the backyard and to ocean-facing view balconies located off second-floor bedrooms and main-level living areas. Approximately 5,493 square feet, the extensively remodeled design features six en suite bedrooms and six and one-half baths. One is located on the ground floor next to a living room and is ideal for guests, and the middle floor showcases an office, oversized laundry, and a primary suite with marble-finished bath, two walk-in closets, a view deck, jetted tub, fireplace and separate vanities. Friends and loved ones will look forward to gathering on the main floor of the residence, which opens to a large ocean-view deck and hosts an atrium, bonus room, a formal dining room, and a spacious living room with stone fireplace and deck access. Ocean views also embellish a designer kitchen that displays an island, white cabinetry with glass uppers, a nook, built-in desk, natural stone countertops, custom backsplash, a traditional pantry, butler’s pantry, and a full suite of stainless steel Viking appliances. Noteworthy advantages are led by a three-car garage with built-in cabinetry, newer windows and doors, wood and stone flooring, designer lighting, vaulted open-beam ceilings and whole-house audio. Noted as one of Southern California’s most scenic communities, the guard-gated community of Emerald Bay reveals a stunning private beach, swimming and tennis amenities, parks and even its own fire station.

Nestled at the end of a tranquil cul-de-sac in Crystal Cove, this home is defined by luxury upgrades and expansive ocean views that sweep across the coastline, Catalina, and every sunset. An extensive renovation blends clean modern design with conveniently efficient upgrades, offering new LED color-select lighting, Sonos audio, automatic window shades, and upgraded ocean-facing windows & doors that highlight the breathtaking scenery. Impeccable attention to detail is found throughout 4,149 s.f. +/-, with 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. A soaring entry leads to the redesigned great room, with subtle columns that amplify ocean views from every angle and enhance natural light. Adjacent, the dining room boasts an expanded opening with new La Cantina folding doors offering breathtaking ocean views and inviting al fresco dining. An oversized island topped with quartz is found in the kitchen, with new cabinet fronts throughout, and a richly hued tile backsplash. New and upgraded appliances include a Viking 7-burner range w/grill, double ovens, refrigerator, and wine chiller. On the main floor is the remarkable primary bedroom suite. This luxe retreat features plush new carpet and French doors leading to a patio with a spa, where coastal views create true relaxation. The ensuite bath offers an oversized steam shower, fresh cabinet fronts, quartz counters, and walk-in closet designed for indulgent luxury. Also on the main floor is a powder room, a private guest bedroom with remodeled ensuite bath, and a home office that links to the outdoors. On the upper floor, a loft creates a large seating area with a media wall, built-ins, and a refrigerator, and two bedrooms include one with a private balcony. Each bedroom offers a remodeled ensuite bath with new fixtures, countertops, toilets, and custom tile. Outdoor areas take full advantage of exceptional ocean & sunset views, creating a social space that’s enhanced by audio, with a bar, BBQ kitchen & dining area, a seating area with new artificial turf, and landscape lighting. Additional upgrades include a 4-car on-grade garage, and these brand-new items: exterior paint, 6” baseboards, network hardware, tankless water heater, HVAC & water softener/purification systems, and 8-camera security. Located in sought-after Crystal Cove, where amenities include: 24-hr guard-gated/patrolled, Canyon Club, private access to Crystal Cove State Park and beach, clubhouse, sports courts & recreation areas, and proximity to Laguna & Newport.

Villa Azul is a development opportunity located in the coastal community of Laguna Beach with approved plans and currently under construction. This enchanting hillside site reveals commanding views of the Pacific Ocean with some of the most pristine beaches and rocky coves located just minutes away. Designed by world-renowned Horst Architects, the plans include an approx. 3,000 sq. ft. main house along with an approx. 700 sq. ft. detached Casita. The main level features a formal entry, chef’s kitchen, dining and family rooms, and a 2-car garage. This level opens up to a covered outdoor area, perfect for entertaining. The lower level of the main house contains the private, sleeping spaces, including a large owner’s suite boasting a bathing area with breathtaking views of the ocean and a spacious walk-in closet. All of the rooms at this level have ocean views and open to the private pool deck enjoying a 42ft. long infinity edge lap pool. The Casita is located beneath the pool, with living and sleeping spaces, opening to a vast garden. The principal materials being used include ocean silver travertine, marine-grade cedar, concrete, glass, and steel – all alluding to the natural colors and textures abundant along the coastline.

Stunning new construction by Legacy Custom Homes. Ideally located on the front row in Irvine Terrace, with gorgeous views stretching from Balboa Island, Catalina Island, Newport Harbor and city lights as far as the eyes can see. This custom single level home has four generous ensuite bedrooms, an office, stunning millwork and custom cabinetry throughout, a four car tantem garage, and an incredible Chefs kitchen that opens to the great room with custom La Cantina doors creating the perfect flow of indoor-outdoor living. Within walking distance to Fashion Island shopping, top rated restaurants, Newport Beach Country Club, Corona del Mar village and some of Southern California’s most beautiful beaches, this unique home is a must see.

Location and design rarely combine to result in an offering as rare as 401 Evening Star Lane - a property exhaustively remodeled in 2022, reimagined for modern living and featuring exceptional design (and views!) at every turn. The 6,000-square-foot lot with 53 feet of frontage showcases an exquisitely appointed residence of approximately 3,698 square feet. The allure of this home begins at the curb, where the crisp facade and topiaries create an inviting entrance into the private courtyard. The interiors have been curated with bespoke finishes, from hand-selected marble to custom cabinetry, Italian hardwood flooring, lighting, custom millwork, and wall treatments. Abundance of natural light streams throughout the house, with the lower level dedicated to gathering spaces. Offering a traditional floor plan, the main level features an elegant living area with multiple sitting spaces, a dining room, and a fully appointed kitchen with a restaurant-grade Wolfe range, Subzero fridge/freezer/wine fridge/ beverage drawers and polished Arabescato Corchia countertop. Emphasizing the indoor-outdoor living concept are the expansive windows and multiple access points to the rare backyard. This coveted waterfront outdoor space offers a great lawn with a sitting area, fire pit, cedar tub, and, most alluringly, a new dock and pier. The thoughtful curation of spaces extends to the home’s five bedrooms - each a sumptuous space with its own personality. The water-facing primary suite is a sanctum, with a lavishly appointed bathroom, an oversized walk-in closet, and direct access to the sundeck, which spans the length of this residence. The secondary bedrooms all feature exceptional design details, from built-in woodwork elements to custom window treatments. As functional as it is charming, this residence also features an epoxy-floor three-car garage and a spacious laundry room. Benefits of Dover Shores Association membership include exclusive access to its three beaches. 401 Evening Star Lane epitomizes whimsical Southern California waterfront living in which an intersection of leisure and style combine for a dream lifestyle.

Coastal southern California has its share of special homes in special places. Rarely, though, does a property have the ability to transport and transform, to foster the sense of wonder that can add joy to everyday living. 400 Ashton Drive in Laguna Beach, situated on an estate-sized parcel of land above the sands of Victoria Beach, sparks the kind of joy that is only possible when a perfect beach-close location combines with a home that delights at every turn. Entering up the curving drive reveals terraced gardens and a marvelous towering home. Once the home of a renowned local artist, the grounds and the home itself have been rejuvenated and reinvented across years by the current owners. A stately rustic outdoor fireplace and living room invites conversation while the terrace above holds a substantial outdoor kitchen. The gardens beckon exploration – view terraces and quiet spots abound, a maturing fruit tree grove and installations by local artists share the spaces in a unique alchemy. But, it is once you get to the home itself where the full magic is revealed. The panoramic Pacific Ocean and coastline views are stunning, and the house is like no other – carefully preserving the architectural nods to its history, the owners have updated the home into a coastal masterpiece. The main level is wrapped with glass and expansive ocean view decks, and is finished magnificently… hitting the right mix of organic design and luxury. A main level bedroom opens to the rear gardens including raised planter boxes and, of course, a producing chicken coop. With a nod to the home’s history, elements of the old home have been repurposed inside and out. The vast ocean views are not lost on the lower bedroom level. From the private primary suite, complete with wet room and copper soaking tub, to the guest suites, media area and wrap-around covered decks, the lower level of the home delivers the same ‘wow’ factor as the main level. Though the home feels worlds apart from any neighbors, it is just three blocks from the sand. Gated at the street, the estate has abundant parking behind the gate and off-street outside the gate. 400 Ashton Drive is a property to be savored and explored, a property that defies duplication in coastal real estate.

A showpiece in unprecedented luxury and quality, this brand-new (2022) contemporary masterpiece nestled in the coveted 200-block of the Flower Streets reflects the beauty of its setting. Displaying the talents of renowned Brandon Architects, Patterson Custom Homes, and Sage Design Studio, bespoke interiors of appx. 4,592 SF are highlighted by ocean, harbor, main-channel, sunset, and evening-light views. Cleverly configured over three levels, the versatile three-bedroom seven-and-one-half bathroom residence incorporates only the finest materials and finishes such as Warren Christopher white oak flooring, Pacifica stone countertops, tongue-and-groove wood ceilings, and leathered stone fireplace surrounds. Enter past an ocean-view patio and onto the expansive living areas where glass accordion and pocket doors ease the transition between indoors and out. An oversized waterfall-edge island anchors a professional-grade kitchen featuring custom walnut cabinetry, honed slab countertops, top-of-the-line Thermador and Miele appliances, and walk-in pantry. Adjacent is a private courtyard with a built-in BBQ and Neolith stone countertop for cooking al fresco. Completing the main level is a powder bath, three-car garage for the automobile aficionado, and an ideal work-from-home office space with potential for a fourth en suite bedroom reconfiguration. Occupying a separate wing of the second level, a resort-worthy owner’s suite has all the bells and whistles one could envision with dual baths, custom polished dolomite countertops, polished vein cut travertine flooring, two dressing rooms, linear fireplace with floating stone hearth, and an ocean-view balcony. Further along are two en suite bedrooms with a shared balcony and a fully-equipped laundry room behind a stylish barn door. Leaving nothing to be desired, the one-of-a-kind home is arrayed with lifestyle features including an elevator serving all levels, ocean-view rooftop deck offering two patios and central covered cabana, whole-house audio system, Control4 home automation, and expansive subterranean level showcasing a wet bar, wine storage, full bath, and potential for a guest suite. Located in the heart of Corona del Mar, 212 Goldenrod presents an aspirational lifestyle close to a seemingly endless plethora of acclaimed restaurants, boutiques, and resorts.

Nestled within one of Peninsula Point's most coveted locations, 1411 E Bay presents an unparalleled opportunity for exquisite bayfront living in Newport Beach Harbor. This exceptional property offers the rare chance to either construct your dream home or renovate to indulge in waterfront luxury. From its existing structure, revel in sweeping panoramas of the harbor and Fashion Island's skyline, gracing both the main living area and primary suite. This iconic residence boasts a private pier leading to its dock, facilitating effortless access to the bay and jetty. Conveniently positioned within strolling distance of the Balboa Island Ferry, Balboa Fun Zone, the Wedge, and Newport Beach's most pristine beaches, this property epitomizes coastal living at its finest. All interior photos are virtually staged.

An architectural masterpiece designed by award-winning firm Tag Front and crafted with impeccable attention to detail, this brand-new modern pool home in Laguna Beach is perched just right to maximize breathtaking Pacific Ocean, evening-light and canyon views that stealthily change and captivate throughout the day and night. Sequestered behind a gated entrance, the handcrafted residence offers a chic Hollywood Hills vibe enhanced by an enviable setting close to Laguna’s world-renowned beaches, restaurants, galleries and shops. The turnkey design features four ensuite bedrooms and four- and one-half baths in an open floorplan that extends approximately 6,280 square feet and occupies a homesite of about 1.4 acres. Exquisite in its modern aesthetic, the interior is flooded with natural light that shines through floor-to-ceiling windows and disappearing walls of sliding glass pocket doors, creating a seamless indoor/outdoor ambiance and contribute to the home’s luxurious 5-star-resort feel. An unparalleled floating staircase and a private elevator access each floor, providing impressive introductions to a top floor with stunning bedroom suites, and a main level for entertaining loved ones in an open kitchen, dining room, family room, den, and a temperature-controlled glass-enclosed wine room. This level extends to an ocean-view deck with saltwater infinity-edge pool and spa, while the upper level features a fireplace-warmed ocean-view primary suite with view deck and a wraparound green roof. The lower level reveals more bedroom suites, and bonus spaces include a media/game room. Additional space above the pool offers potential for a future home gym with views. From premium door hinges and invisible state-of-the-art smart-home technology to custom lighting, wood and concrete wall finishes, and a blend of large-slab tile and rift-cut white oak wide-plank flooring surfaces, every detail of the residence is top-tier. Designed by Italy’s Motleni&C | Dada, the fabulously sleek kitchen reveals a large island, genuine walnut cabinetry, and top-of-the-line appliances from Thermador, Miele and Gaggenau. A gated driveway allows ample room for parking for four and a turntable that makes it easy to access the two-car garage. This exceptional ocean-view masterpiece can be the perfect reflection of your refined taste. Whether enjoyed as a main home or vacation home, it is destined to elevate your lifestyle.