Listed by John Cain with Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty 949.478.7772

Embraced by rolling hills and peaceful ocean breezes, this top-quality custom home in guard-gated Crystal Cove offers lavishly redesigned exterior spaces that create a stunning backdrop for cocktail parties and cozy gatherings alike. Water features flow with tranquility, fire pits cast a warm glow, and captivating canyon views create a true sanctuary. Newer 2017 construction features millions of dollars of recent upgrades that create a luxury experience, with a flowing floor plan spanning 7,900 s.f. +/- with 5 bedrooms, and 7 bathrooms. Refined finishes include rift oak doors and cabinetry, English oak & limestone floors, Italian quartzite, marble, and labradorite surfaces. Seamlessly integrated technology offers comfort at the touch of a screen, with eight iPads controlling whole-house Savant automation that accesses everything from surround sound audio to security cameras to Lutron lighting & blackout shades. Vaulted ceilings with rift oak beams are found in the great room, where a Coronado stone wall brings exquisite texture, motorized pocket doors connect to the outdoor covered patio and a floating glass fireplace links to a dining room with a slab Carrara marble wall. The kitchen is sleek and modern, and offers a rift oak island, quartzite counters, and a caterer's kitchen--with both kitchens featuring new Subzero, Wolf & Miele appliances. A 1,000-bottle, climate-controlled wine room displays the best vintages, with a glass wall connecting to a study that has evocative marble and French doors that open to a courtyard. This home has two main-floor bedrooms, including a fireplace-warmed primary suite with sitting room, fitness room, and an ensuite that offers a marble wall, oversized glass shower, soaking tub, and dual closets. Three upstairs bedrooms include a junior primary suite with a private terrace, and two additional guest suites. Also found upstairs are a media room with vaulted ceilings and a loft. The expansive 19,079 s.f. +/- lot is private with a pool, spa, outdoor kitchen w/pizza oven, BBQ and bathroom, two entry fountains, a cube fountain wall, and sound resistant glass fencing. Amenities include a massage room, whole-house water filtration/softener, generator, and dehumidifier, 3 HVAC units, security system, garaging for four vehicles, and additional parking within the gated motor court. Located just a block from The Canyon Club with proximity to the Crystal Cove Shopping Center, State Park & beach, Laguna Beach, and Newport Beach.