MLS: U8004849
Updated: December 2, 2008

Price:$10,995,000
Type: Single Family Residence
City: Irvine, 92603
7 bdrm 12 baths
Sq Ft: 9591
Cost / Sq Ft $1,146

Pool: Assoc Pool, Gunite, Heated & Filtered, Heated with Gas, In Ground, Pool Cover, Private Pool
Spa: Private Spa, Assoc Spa, Gas Heated, Gunite, In Ground

Remarks: Fleur de France is the pride of Shady Canyon. Designed by architect Anthony Thibert of Maisons, this sublime French Provincial estate spans an impressive acre-plus w/bucolic views reminiscent of Provence. Authentic Old World materials & antique treasures incl. flooring & fireplaces dating from 16th, 17th & 18th Century France - blend w/artisan finishes. Encompassing 7 beds, 9 & 3 half-baths, this enchanting estate also offers every luxury amenity; sub level w/theater, wine cellar & bar, grand-scale pool/guest house w/bedroom suite, living areas, fitness room & sports bar/outdoor kitchen. Cathe Burnham Designs of La Jolla has ensured that all interior appointments are of the finest quality & beauty. In addition, the home features an exec office & 2 add. offices, chef's kitchen, children's wing w/playroom, & staff quarters. The grounds offer abundant space w/pool/spa, cutting & herb gardens, water feat, grassy lawn, sport court, gated private drive, motorcourt & 2,000 sqft of garage.

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Listing Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER PREVIEWS INTERNATIONAL

MLS: L25935
Updated: December 2, 2008

Price:$11,500,000
Type: Single Family Residence
City: Laguna Beach, 92651
4 bdrm 5 baths
Sq Ft: 4300
Cost / Sq Ft $2,674

Pool: No Pool
Spa: Private Spa, Above Ground

Remarks: Breath Taking Beach Front Contemporary Home. Recently Completed a $2+ Million Remodel in 2007. Rare Luxury Property with Every Amenity Imaginable. Enjoy Short Walks on the Sand to the Montage Resort & Spa with Private Beach Access or cross the street to the Aliso Creek Golf Course. Upgrades include brand new spa, Bang & Olufsen TV and Sound System, Security Cameras, Automatic Window Coverings, Custom Temperture Controlled Wine Room, Partner's Office, Gym (could be converted back to 4th bedroom) and Entertainment Room complete with Pool Table, Lounge area and Professional Bar. Hotel Inpired Master Retreat with Ocean Views from Every Angle. Kitchen Boasts His and Hers Sub-Zeros, Beverage Center, Convection Range & Gaggenau Hood. Custom Sie-Matic Cabinetry and Zodiac Stone Counter Tops Designed by Euro-Kitchens. Home is Elegantly Completed with Honed Marble and Limestone Floors. Enjoy the Magical Sunsets Nightly from the Comfort of Your Living Room or from one of Your Beautiful Decks.

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Listing Courtesy of First Team Estates

MLS: U8002042
Updated: December 2, 2008

Price:$11,650,000
Type: Single Family Residence
City: Irvine, 92603
5 bdrm 8 baths
Sq Ft: 10500
Cost / Sq Ft $1,110

Pool: Assoc Pool, Cabana, Private Pool
Spa: Private Spa, Assoc Spa

Remarks: With panoramic views of the canyon and the golf course, Villa Monticello may well be the finest estate on the market in Shady Canyon. This three-level, 5 bedroom grand villa, masterfully built on a large private lot is breathtaking. The front exterior highlights are courtyards, beautiful stonework and red terra cotta colored walls, an elevated terraced garden, petite vineyard with citrus trees and 500 white roses flowering as hedges. The side/rear grounds offer covered loggias, water features, fountains, fire pit and an exquisite pool & spa with full kitchen and bath under the cabana s roof. The interior offers 5 full bedroom suites including a private guest quarters, a chef s dream kitchen, theater, a gym & sauna with private massage suite, a grand elevator & 5 fireplaces. Special touches are hand laid antique demi tile mosaics in the entry, ceiling murals done by European Artisans, beam and vaulted ceilings, custom cabinetry, extra closets and designer lighting fixtures throughout.

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Listing Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER PREVIEWS INTERNATIONAL

MLS: S549418
Updated: December 2, 2008

Price:$11,900,000
Type: Single Family Residence
City: Coto De Caza, 92679
6 bdrm 6 baths
Sq Ft: 9000
Cost / Sq Ft $1,322

Pool: Gunite, Heated & Filtered, Private Pool, Waterfall
Spa: Private Spa

Remarks: THIS PROPERTY IS ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE LOTS IN COTO DE CAZA. SEVEN ACRES OF LUSH LANDSCAPING THAT IS MOSTLY FLAT AND IDEAL FOR EQUESTRIAN USE. THE SUNSET AND VALLEY VIEWS ARE SPECTACULAR. THE HOME IS A CLASSIC ENGLISH TUDOR ARCHITECTURE AND FULLY STAGED BY PROFESSIONAL INTERIOR DESIGN COMPANY KOASTAL KOLOR. AMENITIES INCLUDE POOL,SPA, WATERFALL, LIGHTED TENNIS COURT AND TEN CARE GARAGE THAT ACCOMODATES LIMOS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. THIS IS TRULY ONE OF THE FINEST LAND VALUES IN ORANGE COUNTY IN A GATE GUARDED COMMUNITY WITH GOLF COURSES, CLUBHOUSES AND EQUESTRIAN CENTER.

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Listing Courtesy of The Evans Group

MLS: L27884
Updated: December 2, 2008

Price:$12,500,000
Type: Single Family Residence
City: Laguna Beach, 92651
5 bdrm 8 baths
Sq Ft: 6824
Cost / Sq Ft $1,832

Pool: Assoc Pool
Spa: Assoc Spa

Remarks: One of the finest homes ever offered on the market within the community of Emerald Bay. Located on the oceanside of PCH and just a short distance to the sands of Emerald Bay. Traditional in style with quality of workmanship, utmost in interior design, exceptional use of materials, well thought out details and noteworthy dealings. The views of the ocean, the sand of Emerald Bay beach, the white water splashing on the rocks and the views of coastline beyond to the Dana Point Headlands are very beautiful and distinct. The home has 5 memorable bedrooms, 5 full baths, 3 1/2 baths; a designed oversized UP to 5-car garage (currently used as a 3 car plus golf cart parking) a wonderful library and more! Too many details to convey here in the remarks section, however the photos attached will give you that 'a picture says a thousand words' descriptive feeling of this unique property.

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Listing Courtesy of Altera Real Estate

MLS: U8004266
Updated: December 2, 2008

Price:$12,995,000
Type: Single Family Residence
City: Irvine, 92603
6 bdrm 9 baths
Sq Ft: 10964
Cost / Sq Ft $1,185

Pool: Negative Edge/Infinity Pool, Private Pool
Spa: Private Spa, Assoc Spa

Remarks: This elegant seven bedroom, seven and three half-bath custom residence was inspired by the famed La Suvera estate in Tuscany. Like its namesake, this gracious home enjoys pastoral views - in this case, the gently rolling hills of Shady Canyon . From the moment you enter the residence through the lovely formal front pavilion you are surrounded by the highest quality craftsmanship, materials and amenities, all working together to create an atmosphere of casual elegance. In addition to the spacious master and guest suites - all with ensuite baths - revel in large public rooms including living and dining rooms, gourmet kitchen and great room, large downstairs game room and theater and a formal library parlor. Other amenities include a wine cellar with adjacent wine dining room and both subterranean and above grade parking for a total of four vehicles. Lovely landscaped grounds envelop the residence and include a pool, spa and pool cabana.

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Listing Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER PREVIEWS INTERNATIONAL

MLS: L27496
Updated: December 2, 2008

Price:$13,300,000
Type: Single Family Residence
City: Laguna Beach, 92651
6 bdrm 7 baths
Sq Ft: 6000
Cost / Sq Ft $2,217

Pool: Assoc Pool
Spa: Assoc Spa

Remarks: Classic and timeless this huge private, quintessential beach cottage style home is located in the highly sought after private gated community of Emerald Bay. Situated just two houses from the beach occupying an incredible location you can listen to the surf from every window of this house while enjoying the ocean, coastline, whitewater and Catalina Island views. Ideally suited to casually elegant entertaining and relaxed everyday living, the home features 6 br, 6.5 ba, office, formal living room, spacious kitchen opening up to a family/great room and casual eatery, formal dining and maid quarters. Close to 6,000 sq ft this gem occupies a lot and a half with a rare amount of parking including 3 garages, golf cart parking and 3 driveway spaces. Completely remodeled in the '90s the home and contains custom woodwork, hand crafted doors, hand glazed tiles, wood floors and slate roof/terraces. Enjoy all the spectacular resort like amenities that world-class Emerald Bay has to offer.

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Listing Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER PREVIEWS INTERNATIONAL

MLS: S534657
Updated: December 2, 2008

Price:$13,900,000
Type: Single Family Residence
City: Coto De Caza, 92679
6 bdrm 8 baths
Sq Ft: 10526
Cost / Sq Ft $1,321

Pool: Private Pool
Spa: Private Spa

Remarks: A TRULY MAGNIFICENT MASTERPIECE! This one of kind Tuscan villa was inspired by the Italian countryside villas throughout tuscany. Spread over approx. 2 & 3/4 acres of lush grounds incl. 17 mature olive trees & other fruit producing trees. This exquisite gated tennis court estate offers a grand main house, pool house & separate guest apt. Enter through the hand carved entry doors into the foyer w/antique terra cotta mosaic inlaid dome ceiling & hand carved marble columns imported from Portugal. A gourmet chef's dream kitchen w/barrel rolled 2 story ceiling w/terra cotta italian pavers,two center islands, 3 Sub Zeros. Huge great room w/chandelier from the Forbes estate, fireplace, home entertainment center, bar & disappearing sliding doors opening to backyard. Billiard room w/full bar. Unbelievable master suite & bath w/custom carved marble tub. Gorgeous backyard pool, bronze fountain & handcarved marble gazebo. Features:limestone & wood flooring, venitian plastered walls & too many more

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Listing Courtesy of Tarbell Realtors, M.V.

MLS: S533233
Updated: December 2, 2008

Price:$14,500,000
Type: Single Family Residence
City: Coto De Caza, 92679
6 bdrm 10 baths
Sq Ft: 10000
Cost / Sq Ft $1,450

Pool: Private Pool, Cabana, Fountain, Gunite, Heated & Filtered, In Ground
Spa: Private Spa, Gas Heated, In Ground

Remarks: Breathtakingly beautiful --nothing left undone. This property took nearly 3 years to complete-- millwork is exceptional, Couristan & Stark wool carpets, painting onto walls exquisite, hand-stained wood plank flooring, stunning draperies, Zuber wallpaper & two Baccarat chandeliers in dining room, imported French antique marble fireplaces. Floorplan includes 5 bedroom suites, 7 baths & 3 half-baths -- all with marble and granite slab, sun-lit conservatory, billiard & theater rooms, ultra-custom kitchen, banquet sized dining room w/fireplace. Two beautiful studies are downstairs; one w/fireplace. Animal washing room and attached enclosed kennel. Elevator to upper level. Amazing master suite w/2 baths, 3 additional suites upstairs. Complete Pool House has kitchen, laundry and bath. 2 poolside cabanas with chandeliers, outdoor kitchen, 2 outdoor fireplaces and dining areas, multiple fountains. Property is double gated--reflecting pond with fountains at entry.

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Listing Courtesy of Prudential California Realty

MLS: U8001522
Updated: December 2, 2008

Price:$14,995,000
Type: Single Family Residence
City: Newport Coast, 92657
6 bdrm 9 baths
Sq Ft: 10000
Cost / Sq Ft $1,500

Pool: Private Pool, Heated & Filtered
Spa: Private Spa

Remarks: This under-construction residence on a corner lot represents the last opportunity to own a new home in Pelican Hill. With an emphasis on privacy, the David Hohmann designed Tuscan Villa is a well-detailed home that captures sweeping views of the Pelican Hill Golf Course, Newport Beach Harbor, Laguna Beach and Catalina Island. A private entry gate and motor court imparts the feeling of a true estate, while many of the large open rooms offer vistas of 180 degrees. Features will include a wine cellar, library, maids quarters, butler pantry, and a kitchen designed for casual entertaining thru catered elegance. The grounds will boast well-manicured landscaping, as well as a pool, spa, and outdoor kitchen. The large subterranean garage offers numerous parking spaces.

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Listing Courtesy of HOM REAL ESTATE GROUP, INC

MLS: U8004874
Updated: December 2, 2008

Price:$15,000,000
Type: Single Family Residence
City: San Juan Capistrano, 92675
6 bdrm 11 baths
Sq Ft: 18000
Cost / Sq Ft $833

Pool: Private Pool, Waterfall
Spa: Private Spa

Remarks: Italian Renaissance Fantasy Villa w/several Italian-inspired gardens, loggias, marble pathways, fountains, statues and lily ponds showcasing the stunning pool with a spa and grotto, pool house, fire pit and a conversation area to complete the sweeping private gated grounds. Lovingly designed one-of-a-kind masterpiece is reflected in the owner s choices of artwork, artifacts and furnishings, which were collected worldwide, including furniture from the Vatican. The gallery entry has 26 hand-picked original paintings inspired by the masters. Villa Rosa Rugosa has its own chapel, among fruit trees and roses. It is authentically designed with custom-made pews, gold- and silver-flake 7-layer textured walls, and grand marble alter representing motifs of Italian Renaissance. An entertainer s dream exists behind 12-foot arched wooden garage doors, leading to a Venetian-style ballroom complete with Austrian crystal chandeliers and flooring fashioned after Venice s 16th Century Salone Maggiore.

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Listing Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER PREVIEWS INTERNATIONAL

MLS: U8003906
Updated: December 2, 2008

Price:$18,500,000
Type: Single Family Residence
City: Irvine, 92603
6 bdrm 12 baths
Sq Ft: 13779
Cost / Sq Ft $1,343

Pool: In Ground, Lap Pool
Spa: Private Spa, In Ground

Remarks: Perhaps the finest estate ever to come to market in Shady Canyon, on the premier street for privacy and views. An impressive 310 feet of golf course frontage overlooking the 12th and 15th holes of Shady Canyon Golf Course, this exquisite Proven al estate by architect Brion Jeannette also offers views of 3 additional holes, hills, city lights and a distant ocean vista from the master suite. The property has the feel of a secluded compound, with no views of neighbors, and offers everything for indulgent everyday living and grand-scale entertaining. The spacious residence, adorned in the highest quality custom and artisan finishes, comprises more than 13,700 square feet with 6 bedrooms, 7 full & 3 half-baths. Highlights include an 18-seat theater with bar, wine cellar with tasting room, game lounge, large gourmet kitchen, formal living and dining rooms, an exercise room, dual offices, a decadent master level with dual baths and dual dressing rooms. Private gated drive with 6-car garage.

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Listing Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER PREVIEWS INTERNATIONAL