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Newport Beach, California | John CainPacific Sotheby’s International Realty

Crystal Cove’s newest custom home is a masterfully designed hilltop estate prominently positioned on a private front row lot behind the community’s prestigious second gates. the stunning architecture is accentuated by the extra-wide corner lot.

The immaculate home features five en-suite bedrooms with stunning sea views, a state-of-the-art cinema, a private gym, a hand-crafted spiral staircase, two fully-equipped kitchens, and contemporary Asian art and accents throughout. Crowning the estate is a breathtaking infinity-edge pool.

Possessing a unique 35-feet building height allowance, the home’s palatial entrance blends seamlessly with the dual fireplace interior courtyard and beyond to the rear grounds and endless ocean and hillside vistas. No expense was spared in creating this undeniable showpiece that offers over 22,000 square feet of interior and exterior living space, numerous covered loggias and terraces, open-air courtyards, and a 3,000 square feet subterranean garage for 15 vehicles.

Extensive use of exotic materials permeates the interiors and elevates the estate to a level rarely experienced. The floor plan features six bedrooms, nine bathrooms, and a host of indoor and outdoor amenities. A floating spiral staircase with a 32-foot-high custom crystal chandelier sets the stage for the luxury that continues throughout the home. The great room features soaring ceilings, an artfully book-matched stone fireplace, and a gourmet kitchen featuring dual waterfall islands, Italian cabinetry, top-of-the-line appliances, and brushed gold accents. Additional first-floor amenities include a fully equipped caterer’s kitchen, a lounge with waterfall bar, a white oak-paneled library, a dining room with double-coved lighting, and a junior primary suite.

The upper level includes four bedroom suites, each uniquely designed using only the finest finishes and materials available. The primary bedroom suite offers an expansive terrace and stunning dual bathrooms and closets with custom cabinetry. A spacious lower level is welcoming and bright and features a home theater with a 4K projector, 450-bottle climate-controlled wine cellar, spa bathroom, billiards space, multiple lounge areas, bar, home gym, and an open-air courtyard. Olive trees accent extensive outdoor spaces on over 1/2 an acre with outdoor amenities including a center courtyard with two fireplaces, a negative-edge pool and spa with two fire pots, a sunken fire pit with lounge seating for 30, a sports court, and a BBQ island.

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