Settled on a bluff overlooking the Pacific, an oceanfront manse on Shorecliff Road in Corona del Mar is on the market for $49.5 million.
Listed by Lin He with Rellion Inc., this property sits above Arch Rock and offers a sublime seaside sanctuary of 11,165 square feet. It houses five bedrooms,—one of which is inside a guesthouse—five bathrooms and five half-bathrooms. First built in 2008, the property underwent a two-year renovation to modernize the design.
This home squanders not a single view with its abundance of dark wood-framed windows lining rounded alcoves or leading outside to breezy terraces. As if one could ever have too much of a great view, outdoor amenities enhance the coastal living experience. A pool, courtyard and fireplace allow homeowners to luxuriate in seclusion.
As evidenced by its protected front view, privacy is of the utmost importance on this property. A private path leading to an exclusive beach keeps the area peaceful and separated from crowds and passersby. Yet, this does not bar residents from enjoying quick access to the Corona del Mar village, only a short walk away from the cul-de-sac where the house is located.
The amenities are not limited to those outdoors, however. Inside, this CDM gem is outfitted with an eight-car garage, elevator, gym, bar and home theater. Spacious rooms make these features all the more inviting, each maintaining a similar Mediterranean nautical-chic air.
The design of the space keeps the home in line with its marine setting. On the terraces, rough-cut stone turrets open up to be greeted by twisting black iron railings. Covered hallways of the same material are dotted with richly patterned windows, something reminiscent of a coastal Italian villa that still remains a classically Southern Californian style choice.
White walls splash across most of the main living spaces, including the sitting room, bathrooms and dining room. Sleek modern stone in the bathroom pairs smartly with more elaborate brass light fixtures, while clean lines within the bedrooms’ tray ceilings and wood-framed windows bring tranquility to the space.
In areas such as the study and sitting rooms, traditional features like coffered ceilings and glass-paned cabinetry provide an extra feeling of warmth. Exposed wooden beams stretch across the length of the rooms, carrying down into the intricate and similarly colored built-in shelving. Stylishly worn brick serves as an industrial accent amidst the home’s clean appearance, further lending to the touches of the property’s curated seafaring whimsies.
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Photography by: Ryan Garvin; Lin He
