An enchanting palatial estate behind the guarded gates of Pelican Crest. Reminiscent of an Italian villa, the five-bedroom residence is set on an appx. 300' deep parcel over 29,800 square feet affording unique privacy and extraordinary ocean, city, and Newport Harbor views. Enter through a gated whimsical garden featuring mature plantings, a soaring columned front entry, and stunning tuscan-style fountain. The stately interiors exude romantic details such as a polychromatic hand-painted Florentine-style dome accentuated by a Dennis & Leen rock crystal chandelier, floors inlayed in Italian limestone, venetian plaster walls, cast stone niches, solid mahogany entry doors to the library and living room, inlayed oak floors, and hand-carved Italian marble fireplace mantels. Exemplifying refined grandeur, the home is introduced by a dramatic double groin vaulted hall with checkerboard-style granite and limestone flooring and a solarium highlighted by a hand-carved Italian fountain that leads to one of three loggias. The reception rooms are scaled for entertaining. Among them, a living room upholstered in Italian silk strie and a formal dining room embellished in hand-glazed coffered ceilings, a crystal chandelier, and wool and silk damask wall coverings. The intimate family room is serviced by a built-in bar and features beamed ceilings, a wall of retractable leather books concealing television, and five sets of French doors opening onto two large loggias with a Formations fireplace mantel. Satisfying modern tastes, the chef's kitchen is accoutered with French limestone floors, qu
An enchanting palatial estate behind the guarded gates of Pelican Crest. Reminiscent of an Italian villa, the five-bedroom residence is set on an appx. 300' deep parcel over 29,800 square feet affording unique privacy and extraordinary ocean, city, and Newport Harbor views. Enter through a gated whimsical garden featuring mature plantings, a soaring columned front entry, and stunning tuscan-style fountain. The stately interiors exude romantic details such as a polychromatic hand-painted Florentine-style dome accentuated by a Dennis & Leen rock crystal chandelier, floors inlayed in Italian limestone, venetian plaster walls, cast stone niches, solid mahogany entry doors to the library and living room, inlayed oak floors, and hand-carved Italian marble fireplace mantels. Exemplifying refined grandeur, the home is introduced by a dramatic double groin vaulted hall with checkerboard-style granite and limestone flooring and a solarium highlighted by a hand-carved Italian fountain that leads to one of three loggias. The reception rooms are scaled for entertaining. Among them, a living room upholstered in Italian silk strie and a formal dining room embellished in hand-glazed coffered ceilings, a crystal chandelier, and wool and silk damask wall coverings. The intimate family room is serviced by a built-in bar and features beamed ceilings, a wall of retractable leather books concealing television, and five sets of French doors opening onto two large loggias with a Formations fireplace mantel. Satisfying modern tastes, the chef's kitchen is accoutered with French limestone floors, quartzite counters, and a farmhouse-style sink. Equally impressive, the fully-paneled library offers redwood burl panels, private entrance to a powder room, hand-carved 22k chandelier, and French doors that open to a loggia. The fireplace-warmed primary suite occupies a separate wing of the second level and hosts upholstered walls, custom millwork, a private covered terrace overlooking the blue water vistas, large walk-in closet, and spa-like bath outfitted in Calacatta marble. The lower level is dedicated to a subterranean garage, bar servicing a billiards room with wood flooring and limestone walls, dry sauna, and theater. Additional highlights include an elevator, paneled walls, and hand-glazed pilasters. Near world-class dining, shopping, entertainment, and dressed with every amenity imaginable, this exceptional abode is the epitome of timeless elegance.