Popular author Dean Koontz purchased a new home in Orange County's exclusive Shady Canyon community for a cool $11.6 million. The house is 13,418 square feet, with fantastic luxury features.

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The ultra-luxury neighborhoods in Irvine, CA are bound to attract A-list celebrities.

These communities have stunning, multi-million-dollar estates and top-of-the-line amenities that impress those with even the most lavish lifestyles.

So, it probably comes as no surprise that Shady Canyon is now the home of the best-selling author, Dean Koontz.

Dean Koontz is a prolific American writer who has written so many books, it’s hard to find anyone who doesn’t know his name. He’s written over

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (December 6, 2019) A true legacy property encompassing two residences with a combined living space of over 19,000 square feet on 31,672 of exceptionally private ocean view land. An all-star cast of design and construction talents converged to create this luxurious estate, including residential architects Brett Coombs and Jerry Walcher, David Ko for exterior and historical architectural detailing, builder Andrew Miner, and master theater designer Theo Kalomirakis for thematic architecture and the property’s two director’s-quality theaters.

Together, these renowned experts have brought to life a once-in-a-lifetime estate that beautifully blends classic Italian architecture with stylish California coastal elements, luxurious

This exquisite Shady Canyon custom estate was designed and built by true masters of their craft for aficionados of an artful lifestyle. At every turn in this 6 bedroom, 7.5 bath residence, you’ll note an impressive attention to detail, luxury amenities and fine finishes.

Sited on a private lot (approx. 23,697 sf), the home encompasses 13,418+ sf of elegant living and entertaining space, which opens to abundant outdoor areas. Highlights include a massive great room, formal living and dining rooms, an executive office, library, billiards lounge, stadium-format theater, expansive chef’s kitchen, fitness center.

Two spacious master suites include one on the main level, and all bedrooms feature ensuite baths. The lower level features an in-law

Perfect Laguna Altura Home!

This residence sits on a prime corner lot and is located in the prestigious Irvine School District, which includes desirable University High School. The stylish Siena Plan 2 offers a bright and airy layout with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. This sun-filled home is appointed with high-quality upgrades throughout and features an open-concept kitchen and family room suite for effortless entertaining or casual relaxation. Three bedroom suites reside on the second level along with convenient laundry room.

Additional highlights include a sheltered rear patio, finished two-car attached garage, and the amenities of the highly coveted and guard-gated Laguna Altura which is just minutes from Laguna Beach, Irvine Spectrum, retail,

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This superb Shady Canyon custom estate offers luxurious living on a sizable and secluded corner lot offering scenic vistas and city lights views. Featuring five bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, the well-appointed interiors are highlighted by an abundance of French doors and windows creating a light and airy flow that encourages indoor-outdoor living.

From the formal living room to the spacious great room, the main living areas of the estate provide gracious high ceilings and a casually elegant ambiance. The gourmet chef’s kitchen with breakfast nook is adorned with high-quality stainless-steel appliances, farm sink, double ovens, and breakfast bar opening to the dining and family rooms. Emerging out to the entertainers’ grounds reveals emerald

Enjoy beautiful panoramic views from this custom European estate with 6 bedroom, 7 full and 1 half baths. Situated on a single-loaded street with only a handful of homes, this estate home provides an idyllic setting surrounded by a scenic natural preserve and shrouded in privacy.

A fabulous great room welcomes guests with multiple French doors opening to the views and beyond. With effortless indoor/outdoor living, the main living areas of the home stretches out into the resort-style yard with pool/spa, emerald lawn, fireplace, and an outdoor eating area with built-in barbecue. A fully outfitted chef’s kitchen opens to the family room and adjacent breakfast nook and out into the garden.

Also, on the first floor is the sublime master suite and two

This beautiful, never lived in Hidden Canyon view estate home is situated on a massive approx. 11,322 square foot corner lot and offers stunning views of the surrounding hills and city lights beyond.

The open-concept layout features dramatic high ceilings and designer finishes throughout the 4 bedroom (optional 5th bedroom), 4.5 bath estate. Disappearing sliding glass doors are utilized throughout the home opening the interior spaces to the vast outdoor entertaining areas, flooding the home in natural light.

A large chef’s kitchen offers upgraded stainless steel appliances and center island with breakfast bar and seamlessly flows to a covered loggia with fireplace for al fresco relaxation. The superb formal entertaining spaces are crowned by a

Spend your days in Santa Barbara, by way of Shady Canyon, in this beautiful luxe estate featuring 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. Inspired by the picturesque Santa Barbara estates, this glorious residence envelops you in warmth and privacy while offering modern luxury amenities such as solar panels and two master suites – one on the main level and one on the second level.

Set high on the site, this Shady Canyon estate welcomes you with its lovely gardens - featuring olive trees and succulents - to the grand main entrance. Once inside, the foyer beckons you into the magnificent interior of the home. As you walk through the entry gallery, with its light and airy space, and beautiful hardwood floors, you get your first glimpse of the marvelous family living

Welcome to this stunning residence at 16 Seawatch in the sold-out, exclusive neighborhood of Fiona in guard-gated Pacific Ridge of Newport Coast. Quality craftsmanship abounds throughout the desirable Plan 3 model featuring 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bath residence.

The light and airy residence showcases beautiful upgrades and designer touches. A private front courtyard greets guests and reveals the vast entertaining spaces with multiple disappearing floor to ceiling glass doors, and a very large rear yard with equally large pool, spa, patio, firepit and lawn.

The open concept chef’s kitchen features two oversized central islands with seating, professional grade appliances, a generous walk-in pantry, and a prep kitchen. This sought-after floor plan is highlighted