25 Watercress in Shady Canyon

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French Provencal Aesthetic

At 25 Watercress, this showstopping Shady Canyon custom estate truly delivers in capturing a modern take on the elegance of the French Provencal aesthetic after a massive two-year renovation - with every surface retouched and completed in 2022.

Custom Estate

The new custom estate now offers 7 bedrooms, 7.5 baths, including a detached casita; pool pavilion, resort-style yard with pool and spa, 6-car garage with lift, smart-home system, Euroline steel doors and windows and every luxury amenity. This spectacular estate is sited on a boundless lot surrounded by natural elements and views of rolling hills and the Shady Canyon Golf Course. A stroll along a descending stone path that…

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Home & Real Estate Feature: Irvine California, February 2024 by Haley Bosselman - Riviera

Irvine living promises luxury ease and tranquility. And within its Shady Canyon community, luxe levels skyrocket in thanks to masterfully crafted homes and community benefits like pickleball, tennis, golf, playground, clubhouse, hiking and biking trails, and 24/7 guard gate access. Read on for three beautiful properties on the market now.

29 Prairie Grass

This extensively remodeled single-level home coalesces Italian villa stylings with SoCal suburban refinement. A 4,600-square-foot property with six bedrooms and six bathrooms, it’s particularly stunning for its breezy open floor plan, raised ceilings and unending views of the golf course and city…

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28 Sage Creek in Shady Canyon

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Santa Barbara-Inspired Estate

The moment you step onto the grounds, you see the attention to detail that went into the reimagining of this stunning Santa Barbara-inspired estate and its Montecito gardens. A complete renovation by noted designer Sudi Jelveh of Barclay Butera, this home is the crème de la crème, bringing together elegant traditional style and beach chic vibes for a modern, livable lifestyle.

The interior spaces are exquisite. The inviting entry welcomes guests with a dramatic arch barrel ceiling. A grand formal living room carries on the theme with high, open-beam ceiling with two showstopping crystal chandeliers and beautiful twin arch doorways. The airy kitchen offers transitional design…

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78 Thrasher in Community of Altair

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High-End Designer Finishes

This stately residence is sheathed in high-end designer finishes, with no surface left untouched in the sought-after, guard gated enclave of Altair. Set on a prime corner lot, affording privacy and natural light, the dramatic entrance gives way to the conceptually chic materials throughout. Gorgeous pendants, chandeliers, herringbone patterned flooring and wallpaper finishes set the tone. Just as enticing, the rear yard accessed via disappearing doors offers a California room with built-ins, beverage refrigerator and television; and beyond, fire pit with suspended seating, and pool with jacuzzi and water feature.

This area is positioned next to the family room, dining, and…

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29 Prairie Grass in Shady Canyon

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Contemporary Extensive Remodeled Home

This is your opportunity to own one of Shady Canyon’s newest offering: a top to bottom extensive remodel in this desirable single-level Villa residence where every luxury amenity awaits you. The modern, contemporary residence features 6 bedrooms, 6.5 baths with a detached guest house with its own kitchen, and forever views of golf course and city lights.

Generous dimensions and light define this modern, revamped Shady Canyon Villa which has been completely customized with ceilings raised, walls taken down and spaces expanded. Displayed on a single level and overlooking the golf course and city lights, the home is both edited and warm with features such as the jewelry-like…

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40 Echo Glen in Shady Canyon

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Sited on a prized parcel of land, atop one of the most coveted streets in the exclusive, guard gated enclave of Shady Canyon. This custom home is sure to appeal to the keen car collector and enthusiast with a rare offering of an impressive on-grade 6 plus car garage with the ability to add a lift.

Moreover, this custom home built in 2014 - a newer home within the development - gives a fresh perspective on both style and layout beginning with a prominent entrance and courtyard which opens to the sky and is designed to be expansive yet symmetrical allowing the architecture of the home to be taken in while the charm of Europe sets the stage. The interiors are clad in light stone and wood with dramatic steel window…

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Shady Canyon Custom Home

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Touched by the Tuscan Sun

Bright and airy with a desirable floor plan! Touched by the Tuscan sun, this Custom Shady Canyon residence draws on its setting on a sprawling private lot at the edge of preserved land providing constant ocean breezes and fabulous views - even out to the sea.

An inviting and private courtyard greets guests and offers privacy with a detached guest suite. Inside, spacious, high-ceilinged rooms are defined by plentiful French doors and windows, showcasing the countryside views of rolling hills and pristine landscaping of the breathtaking grounds.

The formal living room sets the tone with its exceptional beamed ceilings and impressive stone fireplace while the formal dining with wine…

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Shady Canyon Villa

This chic and stylish Shady Canyon Villa has been beautifully remodeled. The sought-after floor plan spans a single level with magical views as backdrop with soaring ceilings and French doors at every turn. Stroll into a private front courtyard, which is ideal for al fresco entertaining and provides direct access to the separate guest house inclusive of a bedroom, bathroom, and living room.

The beautiful main residence begins with an expansive suite of rooms for entertaining - including the stunning formal dining room that opens to the courtyard and family room with built-ins, fireplace - dual sided to the breakfast nook - and gazes out through a large romantic arched window to the glimmering pool and vistas of natural beauty.…

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78 Thrasher in Altair Irvine

Front view of home at 78 Thrasher in Irvine California

This stately residence is sheathed in high-end designer finishes, with no surface left untouched in the sought-after, guard gated enclave of Altair. Set on a prime corner lot, affording privacy and natural light, the dramatic entrance gives way to the conceptually chic materials throughout. Gorgeous pendants, chandeliers, herringbone patterned flooring and wallpaper finishes set the tone. Just as enticing, the rear yard accessed via disappearing doors offers a California room with built-ins, beverage refrigerator and television; and beyond, fire pit with suspended seating, and pool with jacuzzi and water feature.

This area is positioned next to the family room, dining, and kitchen for effortless entertainment…

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Shady Canyon City of Irvine

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Santa Barbara-Inspired Estate

The moment you step onto the grounds, you see the attention to detail that went into the reimagining of this stunning Santa Barbara-inspired estate and its Montecito gardens. A complete renovation by noted designer Sudi Jelveh of Barclay Butera, this home is the crème de la crème, bringing together elegant traditional style and beach chic vibes for a modern, livable lifestyle.

The interior spaces are exquisite. The inviting entry welcomes guests with a dramatic arch barrel ceiling. A grand formal living room carries on the theme with high, open-beam ceiling with two showstopping crystal chandeliers and beautiful twin arch doorways. The airy kitchen offers transitional design…

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