Shady Canyon Estate

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This exceptional custom-built French-influenced Shady Canyon estate sits prominently on an elevated lot – yet is tucked away creating a private refuge. This picturesque home with 5 bedrooms and 8 baths was built using the finest materials including reclaimed wood beams from France, distressed hickory plank flooring, extensive use of imported, hand painted tiles, antique baked clay brick, tile, marble, and limestone.

The idyllic charm unfolds immediately via walkway framed by lush foliage, to the beautiful fountain, and through an inviting door to the private entry courtyard – and continues once inside as the home is surrounded by beautiful gardens and outdoor spaces from every room. The airy chef’s kitchen - with white…

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Peppertree Canyon

Evening view of wine vineyard and winery

Situated on Almost 4 Acres

No expense has been spared, or detail overlooked, in this magnificent legacy estate. Everywhere you look, you see landscaping and design curated to perfection, set against a breathtaking backdrop of hillside views.

Situated on almost 4 acres, with an organic farm and bonded winery on premises, Peppertree Canyon is perhaps the most exquisite compound ever created in this area. The tree-lined driveway leads through a vineyard to a limestone fountain centered motor-court and 3 SEPARATE LIVING STRUCTURES.

Secluded behind exclusive gates in the highly desired Cowan Heights neighborhood, peace and serenity flow from this exceptional Tuscan-style estate. Drive through a private gated entry and…

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Family room with view of backyard and canyon

Contemporary Home

Forever city lights views and privacy! A modern feat in coveted Shady Canyon, this refreshing contemporary home is all about combining function with a fashionable open layout with high ceilings throughout. Poised on a generous view lot, giving space for a rear yard large enough to offer several entertaining spaces and peering out to dramatic views of city lights and mountains.

The chic foyer clad in white woodwork gives way to a double height great room where light enhances the sweeping ceilings and the stone fireplace, French doors and jeweled chandeliers set the scene for an incredible gathering. Continuing in this vein of grand spaces, the flow from kitchen to family room to bar provides endless opportunities to relax or…

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Huntington Beach

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This magnificent and airy Seagate waterfront townhome has been extensively remodeled with beautiful, transitional chic finishes. The home offers an easy coastal vibe and is situated on a wide water lagoon with FOREVER VIEWS. The 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers an open layout with multiple entertaining outdoor spaces. Enjoy scenic water vistas from almost every room in the home. Formal dining area and living room with fireplace is ideal for everyday enjoyment. All three bedrooms are on the second level with the master bedroom enjoying spectacular water views. Seagate is a desirable community with association pools, spas, tennis courts and club house. Beautiful greenbelt with walkways adds to the charm of this community.

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Newport Coast

First time on the market! This special residence has been expanded to include 6 bedrooms with 5.5 baths. Capitalize on this incredible end of cul-de-sac location on one of the most desirable streets in Rivage, within the guard-gated enclave of Newport Ridge North.

Offering a desirable layout with an addition of two bedrooms, this property offers a unique total of 6 bedrooms including an ideal bedroom for a live-in nanny on the main level. The elegant entry, having the traditional symmetry of a formal living room to one side and executive office (with a large temperature-controlled wine closet) to the other, the layout unfolds to reveal a formal dining room and large open concept kitchen and family room.

There, just outside the…

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Shady Canyon in Irvine, California

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French-influenced

This exceptional custom-built French-influenced Shady Canyon estate sits prominently on an elevated lot – yet is tucked away creating a private refuge. This picturesque home with 5 bedrooms and 8 baths was built using the finest materials including reclaimed wood beams from France, distressed hickory plank flooring, extensive use of imported, hand painted tiles, antique baked clay brick, tile, marble, and limestone.

The idyllic charm unfolds immediately via walkway framed by lush foliage, to the beautiful fountain, and through an inviting door to the private entry courtyard – and continues once inside as the home is surrounded by beautiful gardens and outdoor spaces from every room.…

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Shady Canyon

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La Bastide

La Bastide is a breathtaking nod to the south of France where modern luxuries and authentic French-Provincial exquisite finishes blend to offer couture sophistication to country charm. Crafted by a master builder for his private residence, the estate is a study of quality craftsmanship with exquisite doors, limestone, French oak and terracotta flooring, custom woodwork, and designer drapery and light fixtures throughout.

Spanning two buildings - the main residence and guesthouse - and situated on an elevated cul-de-sac, the five-bedroom home relishes in privacy and views of hillsides, golf course, and Disneyland fireworks. Featuring California living, outdoors transitions are found from nearly every room, the…

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Jacqueline Thompson sitting down in hallway

Jacqueline Thompson - Riviera Magazine August 2022

Principal and Founder

As the principal and founder behind the Jacqueline Thompson Group this go-getter not only looks like a million bucks, but she’s clocked in well beyond that in local real estate transactions. In April, she reached more than $1 billion in sales in the exclusive enclave of Shady Canyon—more than any other agent has achieved in the area—and she also holds records for selling the highest-priced vacant lot in O.C. and the highest-priced home in Newport Coast’s Pelican Point. When she’s not helping families find their forever homes, the fashion lover is often found giving back through local events and her church—or sneaking in a little retail therapy at South Coast Plaza.

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Turtle Ridge

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Summit at Turtle Ridge

This view property situated in the exclusive, guard-gated Summit at Turtle Ridge at the end of the cul-de-sac awaits! The desirable Citrus residence basks in views from sparkling city lights and to verdant trees. Enter via private courtyard giving hint to the timeless interiors, fresh white walls, beautiful woodwork, and architectural details that give this home its charm.

With ample room for entertaining, the main level offers formal living room and a grand space featuring an open concept kitchen, family room and formal dining room. This area unfolds to the generous exteriors with gardens, emerald lawn, built-in barbecue with counter seating, and outdoor dining area with fireplace. The second level…

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Evening view of city lights and ocean

Laguna Beach

858 Gainsborough will transport you to serenity with its truly breathtaking panoramic views and zen-like modern architecture and amenities. Bask in exhilarating views of ocean, surf breaks, city lights and coastline from nearly every room in the home.

Invigorate your soul in this completely remodeled contemporary home with three bedrooms and four baths located on quiet cul-de-sac street, minutes to nearby Woods Cove Beach. High-end designer finishes inspire from accordion La Cantina doors opening to the wood deck for indoor-outdoor living in the family room which flows to the kitchen with limestone counters, handmade Moroccan back splash tiles and marble top island - fitted with Thermidor cooktop/oven, Subzero refrigerator,…

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