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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: Welcome to The Wedge House, a four-bed, 3 ½-bath new build that spans two lots at the end of Newport Beach’s coveted Balboa Peninsula. With roughly 140 feet of beach frontage facing the storied Wedge surf break, this 3,725-square-foot estate is located at 2168 E. Oceanfront and was custom built by Gallo Builders with design by Graham Architecture. Step through the pivoting front door to discover an oasis featuring floor-to-ceiling glass walls, vaulted hemlock wood ceilings and a chef’s kitchen equipped with custom German cabinetry and professional Gaggenau appliances. Seaside living never looked so good.
PRICE: $35,995,000
CONTACT: Tim Smith, The Smith Group/Coldwell Banker Realty, 949.478.2295, smithgrouprealestate.com
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THE DETAILS: If Irvine is your desired destination, look no further than 22 Black Falcon, located in the guard-gated Shady Canyon community. The 8,378-square-foot estate includes six bedrooms and eight bathrooms, plus an elevator that makes zipping between floors a breeze. The subterranean floor houses a wine cellar, tasting room, gym and four-car garage, while the main level offers an entire wing dedicated to the primary suite. Outside, lush lawns, a private dining area and a sparkling pool will have you living the California dream.
PRICE: $9,850,000
CONTACT: Jacqueline Thompson, Jacqueline Thompson Group/Surterre Properties, 949.326.3392, jacquelinethompsongroup.com
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"THIS MAGNIFICENT SANTA BARBARA-INSPIRED CUSTOM ESTATE IS SITED AT THE END OF A PROMINENT CUL-DE-SAC STREET WITH EXCEPTIONAL PRIVACY AND VIEWS OF THE TREASURED SHADY CANYON TOPOGRAPHY WITH ITS GORGEOUS ROLLING HILLS AND BOULDERS.” –JACQUELINE THOMPSON
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"THIS PROPERTY IS AN UNPARALLELED TROPHY ESTATE. SET AMID 12 UNOBSTRUCTED ACRES OF NATIVE CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE, IT’S THE ONLY HOME YOU’LL FIND IN THE HEART OF TOWN WITH EXPLOSIVE OCEAN VIEWS FROM EVERY SINGLE ROOM, WHILE JUST MINUTES TO SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS. THIS HOME IS TRULY ONE OF LAGUNA BEACH’S MOST SIGNIFICANT ARCHITECTURAL PRESENTATIONS.” –GINGER GLASS
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THE DETAILS: Laguna Beach living takes a turn for the opulent at 31401 Mar Vista Ave. The 12,730-square-foot home occupies roughly 12 private acres—an unheard-of amount of space in South O.C.—which offer spectacular Pacific Ocean views. Enjoy private fitness facilities, a state-of-the-art movie theater, plus an advanced home automation program, which includes a multimillion-dollar fire-suppression system to put homeowners at ease during California’s dry seasons.
PRICE: $28,995,000
CONTACT: Ginger Glass, Compass, 310.927.9307, gingerglass.com; Sean Stanfield, Stanfield Real Estate Group/Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, 949.392.5600, stanfieldrealestate.com
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"CROWNING THE VERY UPPER ECHELON OF ORANGE COUNTY, THIS UNPARALLELED ESTATE OCCUPIES A LEAGUE OF ITS OWN AT THE STRAND AT HEADLANDS IN DANA POINT. THE MODERN COASTAL TRILEVEL SHOWPLACE OFFERS BREATHTAKING WHITE-WATER OCEAN VIEWS THAT ENCOMPASS SHORELINE VISTAS, CATALINA ISLAND, DAZZLING SUNSETS AND HEADLANDS COVE SIGHTLINES.” –JOSH ALTMAN
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THE DETAILS: It’s all about breathtaking ocean views at 15 Beach View Ave., an eight-bedroom, 10-bathroom trilevel property tucked in The Strand at Headlands in Dana Point. The sleek 7,800-square-foot space houses a gym; an office; a 12-seat theater; a wine wall; an automated smart home system; and even an elevator. While the ocean-facing infinity pool dazzles, it’s the 700-square-foot rooftop space that truly clinches the deal on this incomparable estate.
PRICE: $16,995,000
CONTACT: Josh Altman, The Altman Brothers/Douglas Elliman of California, 310.819.3250, thealtmanbrothers.com; Astha Ghai, 949.861.0467
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THE DETAILS: Newport Coast never fails to astound with its immaculate residences, and 22 Deep Sea is no exception. Tucked within Crystal Cove’s guardgated custom estates, the 12,234-square-foot Italian-style villa houses six bedrooms and nine bathrooms, plus an eight-car garage. Calacatta gold marble slab floors lead to the home’s three levels, which are highlighted by a movie theater and a kitchen outfitted with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances. Enchanting gardens surround the home, and the 32,500-squarefoot lot leaves plenty of room to enjoy your gorgeous grounds.
PRICE: $27,900,000
CONTACT: Hanna Karcho-Polselli and Remo Polselli, Luxury Fine Homes, Inc., 248.568.3077, luxuryfinehomes.com
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"22 DEEP SEA IS AN ENCHANTING ESTATE, FULLY REIMAGINED INSIDE AND OUT, BEHIND THE GUARDED GATES OF THE CUSTOMS IN CRYSTAL COVE. IT’S TRULY ONE OF THE MOST SPECTACULAR HOMES LOCATED IN THE HEART OF ORANGE COUNTY’S PRESTIGIOUS COMMUNITY.” –REMO POLSELLI
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"THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE MOST SOUGHT-AFTER AREA, IN THE HEART OF SOUTHWEST SAN CLEMENTE, WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO RIVIERA, LOST WINDS AND T-STREET BEACHES. THE CUSTOM CRAFTSMANSHIP BY CUSTOM BUILDER SLOAN SCHILLING OF SLOANE GENERAL CONTRACTORS IS UNMATCHED IN ALL OF SAN CLEMENTE.” –GARY WARD
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THE DETAILS: The charming coastal town of San Clemente plays home to this 2022 new build, located at 230 W. Avenida Valencia. Tucked within walking distance of T-Street, the San Clemente Pier and Avenida Del Mar, the four-bedroom, four-bathroom home’s location is only matched by its top-tier details. Spanning 3,853 square feet, the two-story home—with an ocean-view rooft op terrace—embraces indoor-outdoor living with a great room that opens up to a verdant backyard, where owners will find a built-in kitchen, gas fire pit and dedicated board storage area for beach lovers. Don’t miss the well-appointed kitchen that shines with Calacatta Viola marble countertops, white rift oak cabinetry, Dacor and Wolf appliances, and a dedicated Zephyr wine fridge.
PRICE: $4,999,999
CONTACT: Gary Ward, Century 21 Award, 949.355.4426, century21award.com
"INDULGE IN COASTAL LUXURY IN THIS BREATHTAKING, SOUTH-FACING, PANORAMIC OCEANAND ISLAND-VIEW ESTATE. SITUATED ON A MASSIVE, PRIVATE LOT THAT SPANS MORE THAN 1 ACRE IN CAMEO HIGHLANDS, THIS HOME IS LOCATED IN THE FINEST REAL ESTATE ADDRESS IN THE ENTIRE REGION.” –DEBORAH ROBINSON
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THE DETAILS: Head to Cameo Highlands in Corona del Mar to discover this 12,997-square-foot mansion, where 20-foot-high ceilings are illuminated by glitzy Baccarat chandeliers. Entertainers will adore the gourmet Bulthaup kitchen, where a Miele coffee system, Gagg enau appliances and marble countertops await, while five bedrooms and 10 bathrooms ensure plenty of space for the whole family. The outdoors rival the indoors thanks to a pool deck complete with a Turbo Chef oven, Sub-Zero refrigerator, bath and changing room, plus a 25,000-gallon koi pond and water feature. Did we mention the panoramic ocean views? Splashy!
PRICE: $25,900,000
CONTACT: Deborah Robinson, Douglas Elliman of California, 949.533.2234, deborahrobinson.co; John Stanaland, John Stanaland Group/Douglas Elliman of California, 949.689.9047, johnstanaland.com
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