First impressions will last a lifetime at this one-of-a-kind semi-custom estate in Ladera Ranch’s exclusive guard-gated enclave of Covenant Hills. Located on a single-loaded cul-de-sac at the end of one of the community’s most desirable streets, the professionally re-designed and spectacularly upgraded residence is private and serene, with fresh, manicured landscaping and timeless hardscaping embellishing a welcoming front yard and an extended driveway with automatic gate. Measuring about 12,104 square feet, gracious grounds continue with a private courtyard, a wide side yard, and a view-oriented backyard with a pool, spa, a putting green, relaxing sitting areas, a fireplace, and a heated loggia with a BBQ island. The loggia is connected via bi-fold glass doors to a versatile 500-square-foot game room. A formal foyer and living room greet guests upon their arrival and impress with a vaulted and beamed ceiling, patio access and a regal fireplace. Formal entertaining continues in a dining room with a wine cellar, and casual gatherings will be generously accommodated in a fireplace-warmed family room with a built-in entertainment center. Newly upgraded, the kitchen is a beautiful as it is functional and features a breakfast room, a butler’s pantry with wine refrigerator, a separate walk-in storage pantry, a large island with seating, quartz countertops, and high-end stainless steel appliances including a built-in refrigerator. The sprawling two-level floorplan encompasses approximately 5,500 square feet and hosts five ensuite bedrooms including a main-level suite, 7 baths, a separate casita with full bath, and a variety of office spaces. Vaulted and beamed ceilings are on display in the home’s sophisticated primary suite, which rivals fine hotels by including a custom sitting room/office entrance, private view balconies, a grand bedroom, an oversized walk-in closet with furniture- caliber custom built-ins, and a new spa bath with a freestanding tub, a separate shower and marble surrounds. Every detail has received careful attention, including laminate white oak wide-plank flooring, designer carpet, new lighting fixtures, dramatic archways, solar power, and custom millwork complete with crown molding and wainscoting. This exquisite estate presents a premium location that is within easy reach of top schools, abundant recreation, the luxurious Covenant Hills clubhouse, and unlimited shopping and dining destinations.
Listing offered by: HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty | Tim Wolter