OC Homes Irvine - November 12, 2009 - OC Homes - Irvine ...

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First Team Estates®, the premier luxury home division of First Team® Real Estate , has listed this beautiful two-story estate offering five bedrooms, bonus room, library and five and a half baths at $2,500,000.  The home provides a luxurious lifestyle and spectacular panoramic views of the city lights and the surrounding hills. Offering approximately 5,400 square feet of living space, this estate home is well appointed, highly upgraded, and is located in the desirable and prestigious guard gated enclave of Tustin Ranch Estates. Set on a single loaded private cul-de-sac lot with approximately 20,000 square feet, the outdoor amenities include professional landscaping and lighting, separate patio areas for entertaining, spectacular fountains, a large putting green complete with sand trap, and ample room for a pool. A long driveway leads to the gated porte-cochere and the attached three-car garage. The separate fourth car garage has been converted with French doors and could be used as a guest casitas, art studio, gym, or playroom.

Amenities of the home include custom trim, wide baseboards, built-in cabinetry, French doors, plantation shutters and designer window treatments. Other highlights include Old World limestone flooring, upgraded carpet, security and surround sound systems, and category 5 data wiring. A dramatic fireplace with marble surround is the focal point in the elegant formal living room. The dining room with butler’s pantry is perfect for entertaining family and friends. French doors lead from both living and dining rooms to a lovely private courtyard with bubbling rock waterfall fountain.

The upgraded gourmet kitchen is a chef’s delight including a large preparation center island with vegetable sink, stainless steel appliances, double convection ovens, six-burner gas range, built-in Sub Zero refrigerator, trash compactor, large walk-in pantry, granite counters, breakfast snack bar and spacious breakfast nook. A dramatic slate stone fireplace and custom built-in cabinetry are featured in the spacious family room.  The library with custom built-in bookcases, and the guest bedroom/bath suite are located on the main level. The dramatic wood and wrought iron staircase leads to the second level.

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