$8.49M Mediterranean Mansion in Laguna Niguel’s Bear Brand Ranch Community

$8,495,000 | Built 1989 | 7,303 Sq. Ft. | 5 Beds | 7.5 Baths | 0.72 Acres

Welcome to this stunning Mediterranean mansion in the Bear Brand Ranch Community in Laguna Niguel, California. With over 7,000 square feet, 5 bedrooms, and 7.5 bathrooms, this luxurious home offers elegant living spaces and high-end finishes. Asking $8.49 million, it includes a grand entrance, a gourmet chef’s kitchen, and expansive outdoor living areas perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying a peaceful night in. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the ultimate in California luxury living. Listing details: Located within the guard-gated and renowned Bear Brand Ranch community in southwest Laguna Niguel, this amazing estate enjoys a private end-of-cul-de-sac location with a beautifully landscaped lot measuring more than ⅔ of an acre and commanding views spanning from the blue Pacific Ocean to the lush green San Juan Hills and Saddleback Mountain beyond, creating a sense of peace and tranquility.

The front yard and grounds are comprised of a circular driveway, which passes a garage and casita before arriving at the porte-cochere and dramatic front entrance crafted of wood doors with contemporary stained and leaded glass accents. Inside, the formal entry presents a thoughtful blend of stone and wide-plank wood flooring and leads to a formal office with glass privacy doors as well as generous formal living and dining rooms featuring a massive fireplace. Additional interior elements include arched doorways and soaring fixed pane windows. Abundant deck space creates an indoor-outdoor floorplan conducive to entertaining in grand style and comfortable elegance. The kitchen features Carrera marble counters and a large island, new dual Heston dishwashers, a new Heston gas range, side-by-side True refrigerator-freezers and a large pantry that opens to a breakfast nook and versatile room complimented by a fireplace and wet or dry serving bar with an ice maker and wine chiller.

The beautiful main floor ensuite bedroom boasts a lovely powder room. A utility and laundry room is accessible off the first level. The second level has two ensuite bedrooms, a bonus room with wet bar, a den and a sumptuous primary suite with fireplace and a retreat area, elegant spa-like bathroom, deck and balcony as well as an enormous custom walk-in closet. There is also a connecting bedroom ideal for use as a fitness studio, can additional office or nursery. The casita is fully functional and independent of the main dwelling yet easily accessible from first or second level of the residence. The casita’s inviting interiors feature stylish wood floors, a kitchenette, a dining and studio area along with a remodeled bath and shower. Outside, the rear yard is replete with an avocado and fruit orchard, recently resurfaced pool and spa area, a covered loggia area with ice maker and serving counter, ample patio space and a convenient wet area bathroom as well as sauna with shower.

Embrace casual or competitive athleticism at the large gated pickle ball court and sports court, or immerse in nature on the nearby community trails. Additional estate elements include an herb garden with rich planting soil and solar-enabled twin Tesla battery packs. 9 Wildflower offers an enriching, balanced lifestyle that’s both fulfilling and invigorating. The estate is just 1.5 miles from the marina, sandy beaches, two tennis clubs, two golf courses as well as nearby restaurants, shops, highly ranked private and public schools as well as the Montage, Waldorf Astoria and Ritz-Carlton resorts. This expansive retreat is on the market for $8.49 million with Michael Caruso & Phillip Caruso of The Agency. Photography by Brandon Beechler of Brandon Beechler Photography.

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