This 3.6 acre gated estate/compound is located at 2300 Mesa Drive in Newport Beach, CA. It was built in 1990 by motor home/philanthropists John and Donna Crean. Inspired by the movie ‘Gone With the Wind’, the estate features a 15,000 square foot main house, 7,600 square foot workshop/office building, 8-car detached garage with above apartment/gym and another 8-car detached garage with 2 more apartments above. The Southern colonial main house features a grand staircase with hand painted murals, elevator, 10 guest suites, grand formal living room, banquet size formal dining room that can seat 32, industrial size catering kitchen, home office, library, 2500 square foot self-contained apartment, home theater, swimming pool with slide and much more. It is listed at $19,800,000. What a beautiful, grand interior. I really like the use of wood and all the garage space! It definitely exudes Southern charm with the expansive front porch and all. Very nice!
