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No doubt, real estate in Orange County is on fire. Here, the hottest properties on the market to snatch up now.
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THE DETAILS: Astounding luxury and supreme privacy await at 11 Coral Ridge in the tony Newport Coast. Tucked behind the double gates of Crystal Cove’s most elite neighborhood, this 9,906-square-foot estate sits on a sprawling 27,983-square-foot lot, where six bedrooms and nine bathrooms offer space for family and guests alike. Pull into your five-car garage, toast the good life with a bottle from your 534-bottle wine cellar, and relax in your luxurious surroundings—whether you’re inside the well-appointed living room or basking by the pool in the warm sun.
PRICE: $21,995,000
CONTACT: John Cain, CAIN Group/Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, 714.655.8940, caingroup.com
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“2 WAVES END IS THE LATEST CUSTOM-HOME MASTERPIECE IN CRYSTAL COVE. THE UNIQUE 35-FOOT ROOF HEIGHT ALLOWANCE, EXTRA-WIDE CORNER LOT, FRONT-ROW LOCATION WITH EXPANSIVE OCEAN AND HILLSIDE VIEWS, INCREDIBLE DESIGN ELEMENTS AND THE VOLUMINOUS SOCIAL SPACES THAT BLEND SEAMLESSLY WITH THE OUTDOORS ARE HALLMARKS OF THIS ESTATE.” –JOHN CAIN, CAIN GROUP/PACIFIC SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
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THE DETAILS: At Newport Coast’s 2 Waves End—the newest build in Crystal Cove—the exterior ½-acre grounds dazzle just as much as the 14,809 square feet of indoor space. Discover a center courtyard with two fireplaces, a negative-edge pool and spa with two fire pits, a sunken fire pit with seating for up to 30 people and olive trees dotting the property. Inside, discerning owners are treated to six bedrooms, nine bathrooms and a showstopping spiral staircase that’s illuminated by a whopping 32-foot chandelier running through its center. Finally, a subterranean garage will delight the auto enthusiast in the family as there’s space for 15 revved-up rides.
PRICE: $35,000,000
CONTACT: John Cain, CAIN Group/Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, 714.655.8940, caingroup.com
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THE DETAILS: Clocking in at nearly 13,000 square feet, 76 Golden Eagle in Irvine is a monolithic masterpiece that was crafted by a dream team of innovators—including architect David Pierce Hohmann and builder Fari International with new upgrades by Tony Valentine Construction and interiors by Ebanista. While its museumlike aesthetic sets it apart from its O.C. saltbox counterparts, a Crestron home automation system allows you to command the seven-bedroom, 12-bathroom estate with modern ease. Amenities are also aplenty outside: Don’t miss the 10-foot-deep infinity-edge pool with underwater speakers, an auto-tee driving range and a commercial pizza oven teamed with sleek teak cabinetry.
PRICE: $49,950,000
CONTACT: Tim Smith, The Smith Group/ Coldwell Banker, 949.478.2295, smithgrouprealestate.com
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“76 GOLDEN EAGLE IS AN INCREDIBLE ESTATE WITH EVERY AMENITY YOU CAN IMAGINE. THE VIEWS ARE INCOMPARABLE — VISTAS OF THE MOUNTAINS, HILLS, CITY LIGHTS AND, ON A CLEAR DAY, THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN. YOU SIMPLY DON’T FIND ESTATES BUILT TO THIS STANDARD OF QUALITY THAT ALSO OFFER THE PRIVACY AND VIEWS.” –TIM SMITH, THE SMITH GROUP/COLDWELL BANKER
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PHOTO BY: NEUE FOCUS
THE DETAILS: Ringing up for an icy $69,800,000, Newport Coast’s 6 Midsummer stands as the highest-priced public listing in O.C. at the moment. The 15,500-square-foot estate, known as Palais de Cristal, bears a striking glass dome foyer, glittering bespoke chandeliers, onyx walls and white Jordanian marble floors throughout, ensuring no detail was spared in this new build that was designed by the renowned Michael Amini. Teamed with its seven bedrooms and 13 bathrooms are amenities that entertainers will adore—a restaurantworthy bar, home theater, Life Fitness gym, 10-car garage and custom mosaic outdoor pool among them. Welcome to the good life.
PRICE: $69,800,000
CONTACT: Rex McKown and Marcy Weinstein, McKown Weinstein Associates/Compass, 949.689.5018, mwaluxury.com
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“THIS HOME IS TRULY ONE OF THE MOST SPECTACULAR PROPERTIES EVER BUILT IN ORANGE COUNTY. FROM THE BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF THE PACIFIC OCEAN, CATALINA ISLAND AND NEWPORT HARBOR TO THE ELABORATE ONE-OF-A-KIND FOYER, THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN CRAFTED ON A SCALE AND MAGNITUDE THAT WILL LEAVE YOU SPEECHLESS.” –MARCY WEINSTEIN, MCKOWN WEINSTEIN ASSOCIATES
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“THERE IS A FEELING WITHIN THIS HOME; A VIBE, SO TO SPEAK, THAT’S WARM, NATURAL AND IN TOUCH WITH NATURE. THERE IS SOMETHING VERY SENSORY AND SPECIAL TO BEHOLD WITH ENDLESS VIEWS OF NEWPORT HARBOR, THE WEDGE AND CATALINA ISLAND.” –MICHAEL CARUSO, CARUSO REAL ESTATE/THE AGENCY
THE DETAILS: Meet The Island House (theislandhousecdm.com), a 7,168-square-foot home in Corona del Mar where ocean views abound from nearly every room. Located at 2724 Ocean Blvd., just steps from China Cove Beach, ownership of this stunning saltbox scores you seven bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, a 650-bottle wine room, a 15-seat theater and a third-floor game room that gives way to an outdoor deck. Since this is sunny SoCal, the exterior amenities are equally spectacular thanks to a sprawling pool and spa area, an outdoor kitchen and bar, a putting green and entertaining space for up to 100 guests.
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PRICE: $29,500,000
CONTACT: Michael Caruso, Caruso Real Estate/The Agency, 949.584.2300, carusorealestate.com; co-listed by Mauricio Umansky, The Agency, 424.230.3701, theagencyre.com
THE DETAILS: Crafted over the course of five years on an expansive double lot, 35475 Beach Road is tucked behind an exclusive guard-gated community in Capistrano Beach. Direct beach access—a stone’s throw from the rolling waves—makes this property a rare find in South Orange County. Custom Koa mahogany wood, utilized throughout its design and furnishings, pays homage to its Hawaiian influence while five bedrooms and 4 ½ bathrooms—plus a private guesthouse with its own entrance—offer plenty of posh space for your lucky loved ones.
PRICE: $13,500,000
CONTACT: Seth Nelson, Eklund | Gomes/Douglas Elliman, 949.463.0360, eklundgomesteam.com; elliman.com; co-listed by Marcy Roth, Eklund | Gomes/Douglas Elliman, 310.539.3000, marcyroth.com; elliman.com
“INSPIRED BY HAWAII’S HALEKULANI HOTEL AND FOUR SEASONS RESORT HUALALAI, 35475 BEACH ROAD PROVIDES A QUALITY AND AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE, IMMEDIATELY TRANSPORTING YOU TO VACATION MODE.” –SETH NELSON, EKLUND | GOMES/DOUGLAS ELLIMAN
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