Nan and Company Properties is driven by the global span and expertise of our Christie’s International Real Estate Affiliate network, which extends to more than 138 affiliates across 940 offices in 48 countries. Each month, we have the privilege of highlighting one of our fellow affiliates by showcasing some of their current featured properties, as well as some hot spots to check out when you are in that area! This month we are featuring First Team Real Estate in Southern California.
Featured Listings
Listed at $15,000,000, this home is a true masterpiece on the pristine sands of Sunset Beach. This one of a kind beachfront estate sits on a double corner lot with 70 ft of beach frontage. It just completed a multi-year full remodel and now has brand new finishes all throughout! The three story home has 3 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, and 3 car garage with electric charging hookups. The first floor includes an impressive entry, expansive beachfront deck with pool, spa, and living succulent wall, outdoor bathroom with shower, bonus beach room with full sit at sushi bar and utility kitchen, wine cellar, laundry room, and guest baths. The gourmet kitchen includes a large island perfect for entertaining, double oven, warming drawer, 6 burner stove top, espresso machine, wine fridge, wine dispenser, and butler pantry. The entire third level is an expansive primary suite including a primary bedroom with a disappearing TV under the bed frame, two private balconies, and an impressive office. Enjoy panoramic ocean views from almost every room in the house.
Listed at $6,995,000, this gorgeous home is located in the gated community of Stonebridge at the westernmost point of Rancho Santa Fe. The perfect location for access to award-winning schools, nearby shopping centers, golf, and freeways. This stunning home was completely rebuilt in 2019. The home sits on 2.86 private acres, and the orientation of this masterpiece showcases panoramic views from just about every room of the coast, San Elijo Lagoon, and the lush canyon. You will enjoy private access to the San Elijo Lagoon trails within the Stonebridge neighborhood. The grounds include; a guest cottage, lighted tennis court, resort-style pool, hot tub, enclosed garden house, outdoor kitchen as well as two gas fire pits. Other property highlights include expansive resort style pool area completely redone in 2017, a spa, gas fire pit with fire glass & outdoor speakers.
Completely rebuilt in 2008 by elite builder Craig Pettigrew, this stunning 3 bed 4 bath Coastal Contemporary Cape Cod situated one off water on an oversized corner lot radiates casual elegance & quality throughout an amazingly private & light-filled floor plan. Alluring curb appeal welcomes you to a lushly landscaped gated courtyard, charming porch & handsome front door opening onto a spectacular living room highlighted by gorgeous vaulted ceilings, an abundance of windows & sumptuous wood floors. The adjacent Great Room features a warm & inviting family room with focal point fireplace flanked by beautiful built-ins & wine storage; a formal dining area with custom shelving and sliding door access to the courtyard, & a fabulous Chef’s kitchen oriented around an impressive island, sublime marble & travertine counters, subway tile backsplash and ample custom cabinetry. Currently listed for $3,249,000.
Things To Do in The Area
Visit the Orange County Great Park
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Orange County Great Park is arguably the most popular attraction in Irvine, California. Packed to the brim with activities and things to see, it features a wide range of attractions and amenities with more being added with time.It has its share of normal amenities, like picnic tables and plumbing, but also goes well beyond that! Spanning 1,300 acres, the Orange County Great Park opened in 2017. It is situated on what was once an air station for the Marine Corps. Some notable attractions include the Farm + Food Lab, which provides education on agriculture and has a lot of themed planters, and the Certified Farmers Market.
Shop Around at Irvine Spectrum Center
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The Irvine Spectrum Center is a huge shopping district of sorts. As an outdoor center, it provides a wide range of different places to go and check out, some of which are fairly inexpensive or even free. It is marked by beautiful landscaping, gushing fountains, and well-cared-for gardens. The Spectrum Center is home to a whopping hundred or so boutiques, lots of dining establishments, a cinema, a spa, and even a virtual reality experience! The retail shops range from local California sellers to popular brands, like Lululemon and The Denim Lab, and the food choices range from fast food joints like Umami Burger and dessert spots like Afters Ice Cream.
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Bommer Canyon is an amazing natural area that’s perfect for sightseeing, skirting the very borders of the city and bordering many other areas of California. It rests on what used to be the Irvine Ranch Cattle Camp, making the 4.6 miles trail through it a historically rich exploration path today. It is pretty near to the Quail Hill Loop Trail, too, in case you want to do more exploring. Bommer Canyon is packed with groves and outcrops, with trails that are suited for things like hiking, biking, and even riding horses.