Thanks to reader Dave for the tip! The estate, dubbed “The Manor”, just sold for $21,500,000, which makes it the 14th most expensive home ever sold in Orange County. This also makes it the 16th home to ever sell for over $20 million in Orange County. Located in Newport Beach, CA this grand mansion was built in 2006 and boasts over 18,000 square feet of living space with 6 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms.
HERE ARE THE LISTING DETAILS:
This landmark estate is one of Newport’s grandest, renowned for its beauty and scope, with stunning architecture, artisan craftsmanship and exquisite grounds. Gracing four lots along the Big Canyon Golf Course, the estate – modeled after the famed Old Westbury Gardens Estate in Long Island – brings to life the elegance and charm of a bygone era, pairing it with the most modern amenities. Architect Diane Hussey, AIA and builder JC Dyer spent eight years creating an authentic Georgian manor house, with warm clay bricks and honey-toned limestone meeting dramatic counterpoints in impressive white columns and window mullions. The team then turned their attention to the spectacular interior architecture and entirely custom finishes – including many antiquities – while landscape architect David Tardiff created classical gardens to envelop the house in serenity. The result is an exquisite estate that proves that warmth, grandeur and modern-day luxuries can co-exist. The estate’s main house features 6 bedrooms, 6 and 3 half bathrooms and over 18,000 sf, with many rooms taking design cues from the White House and Buckingham Palace. Highlights include a grand dining salon, theater, chef’s kitchen, billiards room, fitness centre, children’s wing, sublime master suite. The estate also encompasses a large guest house, garaging for 15 cars, pool, spa, firepit and tennis court.
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Does anyone know what the asking price was or how long it was on the market.
Price was 27.5M and I think it was listed July 09.
Thanks Marcus, those numbers are a testimoney to the house. I would have expected an opening price of 45 large and a date of July 9, 1999.
The house is breathtakingly awesome! I love it
Craftsmanship is indeed some of the best i have ever seen. As always, I would have loved to see more shots of the grounds but there is no denying that it is absolutely gorgeous inside.
Hmm, just in time for the bank bonuses.
To be honest for $21.5 million I am unimpressed.
I personally don’t think this house is worth more than six to seven million dollars.
Nice house! Would be very interesting to see photos and info of the other 13 most expensive homes sold in OC ahead of this one
Beautiful, yes no doubt. I love the Georgian architecture. However, it’s not even oceanfront and doesn’t seem to have the best kind of ocean views either. Personally, I don’t think it’s worth more than 15m. There’s better homes in Pelican Hills next door, apparently one estate there is going to come on the market for 80 million soon. Maybe you could look into that Kenny?
i don;t know much about what the price should be…. but every picture looks like it belongs on the cover of a luxury home and design magazine
I LOVE THIS HOUSE!!!! Usually im not a fan of certain architectural styles outside of the regions that fit the style, e.g. a Mediterranean in Minnesota or a georgian in california, but this home is beautiful!!!!
Beautiful home (Old Westbury is the influence and I LOVE that mansion). But c’mon! What’s with the garages having such a prominent, detrimental location as part of the front facade! I expect that in a tract home, but for this kinda money I’m sure Jeeves can drive the car around . . . And careful of the errant golfballs! Not much of an estate . . .
THATS WHY I LOVE THIS HOME SO MUCH!!!!!!!!(the old westbury part, not the garages) I knew it looked somehow familiar and I have always loved Old Westbury. It is beautiful and I have visited it several times.
I agree with Venom, I don’t think this home is worth more than $6 or $7 million.
The exterior is a miracle!!!The interior has some mistakes, like the cheap kitchen.The rest of the interior is nice and well designed, but this estate definitely
is overpriced.
Kenny, what’s the address of this mansion?
Sorry, but I don’t know.
21 Hermitage Lane, on a gated community near Fashion Island
i love everything about this house the exterior the interior and the attention to detail. the grounds are also masterfully planned…i want more pictures
i also like how the architectural style contrast the setting
This is a gorgeous estate. The asking price was a bit high, but let’s be real, Newport is the equivalent of Bel Air on the beach (certain areas anyway). I’m lucky enough to know the architect personally, and am in awe of not only this property, but several others in the area that she designed. It’s a work of art, truly inspirational!