The Orange County coast is dotted with high-end residential condos that boast hotel-like amenities. In fact, some of the luxurious homes are actually part of hotel properties, such as the Grand Monarch Villas, which are affiliated with the Monarch Beach Resort & Spa in Dana Point.
The owners of the prestigious parcels enjoy unfettered access to the five-star hotel, including “white-glove services,” such as the 24-hour concierge and membership to The Links Golf Course and the Monarch Bay Club. The lavishness comes at an equally lavish price: A four-bedroom, four-bath, 3,996-square-foot “residence 3” penthouse-style model currently on the market is listed for $4.7 million.
The oceanfront Meridian in Newport Beach is an opulent condominium development that, while not part of a hotel, delivers a similar resort-like setting, as well as privacy. There’s a private pool, spa, overlook lounge, club room, fitness center, and community barbeque. In addition, a 24-hour on-site staff attends to every need. For $4.4 million, a three-bedroom, three-bath, 2,817-square-foot condo can be yours.
The exclusive Blue Lagoon community on the beachfront at Victoria Beach is the epitome of “vacationesque” living, whether or not one makes his or her residence there year-round. A two-bedroom, three-bath, 1,027-square-foot townhouse—as well as the two pools, tennis court and on-site property management that comes with it—is available for $4.1 million.
Another OC development that delivers the luxury experience of a five-star hotel is the Seascape collection in Newport Coast. Pools, tennis courts, gym, sport court, club house, 24-hour security and more are there for the asking—or, in this case, the listing, where a $3.8 million investment will get you a four-bedroom, five-bath, 4,300-square-foot place that takes the term “staycation” to a whole new level.
Residents of VUE Newport also benefit from a multitude of amenities, including on-site concierge services, 24-hour security, use of water toys, and boating privileges at the 22-slip VUE Marina that accommodates yachts from 20 to 75 feet. A three-bedroom, three-bath, 2,105-square-foot, water-view condo is available for $3.6 million.
Beverly Hills-Inspired Opulence
The expansive residence at 4525 Camden Drive in Corona del Mar’s Cameo Shores, was designed by Costa Mesa-based architect Mark Teale to showcase its many opulent amenities. The home sold on June 16, fetching $11.6 million, which included art and furniture. It was listed in May for $12.6 million.
The 8,341-square-foot home features cutting-edge options, such as Cambria waterfall edge slabs at the kitchen island and a floor-to-ceiling glass wine cellar that spans approximately 25 linear feet. Planked limestone is highlighted throughout the home, from the floors to exterior walls, creating symmetry and style in a simple way. Fleetwood pocket doors and windows frame ocean views that include Catalina Island and the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
There are six bedrooms and eight bathrooms. Additional features include 5.1 surround sound in the home theater, a pingpong table, two massage tables, an elevator, a terrace-level bar complete with a tap, under-counter refrigerator and dishwashing drawer.
The .26-acre grounds include a waterfall-edge spa that flows into the infinity-edge pool.
Summer Perry of Surterre Properties Inc. and Kathryn White and Andre White of the WHITE ASSOCIATES of HOM Sotheby’s International Realty represented the seller and buyer, respectively.
Turnkey Treasure
The 6,800-square-foot Mediterranean-style home at 33 Tide Watch in Newport Coast sold on July 7 for $7.8 million, coming in under its January list price of $8.5 million.
The five-bedroom, seven-bath home sits on a .48-square-foot lot that offers views of the ocean, Catalina Island and the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
The main level encompasses a library/office, formal living room, formal dining room area and an open family room. The gourmet kitchen comes complete with high-end Wolf appliances and Walker Zenger finishes.
An outdoor entertaining area is fitted with a custom fireplace, private barbecue, in-ground spa and an infinity pool. Appointments include hardwood flooring, a wine cellar with a cigar humidifier, an audio-visual system throughout the home and a security system.
Marcus Gualter of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage represented the seller, and Diana K. Kim of Ryken Investments worked on behalf of the buyer.
