This Corona del Mar home, perched at the top of Spyglass Hill, recalls the grandeur of 16th and 17th Century Italian villas, which typically were sited on the hilltops or slopes of mountains with magnificent city and ocean vistas. Its garden is both a place to look at, as well as to look from. The front courtyard is graced with an authentic antique Italian fountain. Shaded paths are bordered with flowering plants. A small, working vineyard yields a generous harvest. A pool rests among large rocks and boulders. It is an oasis; a place in which to think, relax and escape.

The landscape of this Newport Beach home is perfectly suited to outdoor living at its best. Large, stone pavers march across the front yard, which is planted with succulents and accented with rockery. The back yard features planters, a splash pool with three gushing fountains, built-in grill and large, rectangular fire pit, all crafted of stone, creating a rustic and substantial feel. Family and guests can dine beneath the bold, rust-colored pergola. It is an outdoor environment perfect for entertaining and family gatherings.

This backyard retreat features a comfortable poolside conversation corner, complete with a cozy outdoor fireplace.  Perfect for entertaining and family gatherings, this elegant, inviting sanctuary is the perfect setting for fun and relaxation.

Outdoor living in south Orange County’s upscale Talega Ranch is enhanced with this luxuriously appointed landscape. This spacious backyard has been transformed into the perfect setting for entertaining, or a quiet, peaceful afternoon poolside. Generous and strategic placement of trees provide visual appeal and plenty of shade to block the brilliance of the Southern California sun.

Clean, simple lines accented with artistic water features create a backyard oasis that is low maintenance and matches the modern architecture of this Costa Mesa home.

The bold rock design of this south Orange County home blends perfectly with its surroundings, creating the ambiance of a rural country retreat, without giving up the conveniences of an exclusive suburban estate.

Nothing but the far horizon. From any angle, this Huntington Beach home shouts simplicity. There is nothing to block or detract from the forever views of the Pacific. Large, irregularly shaped pavers outline the perimeter of the back yard, creating spacious sections of lawn for children at play or a friendly game of croquet. The outdoor kitchen is complete for entertaining alfresco. The fire pit, surrounded by a low, circular wall, provides warmth for after-dinner conversation by firelight.

This dramatic pool dominates the landscape of this Irvine home and provides plenty of visual interest. Bright magenta bougainvillea adorn the Mediterranean style wall that surrounds the yard. The outdoor kitchen, complete with built-in barbecue, sets the tone for casual entertaining.

The elegance and grandeur of Newport Coast is reflected in this hilltop retreat where the design elements come together to optimize the sweeping vistas of the Pacific, creating the ultimate venue for outdoor living at its best.

At this gracious suburban home, rockery and concrete are artfully crafted to create a dramatic landscape anchored by a picturesque pool with terraced waterfall. Sections of grass and flowering shrubs provide bursts of color, and the substantial outdoor bar and grill are perfect for entertaining. After dinner, guests can gather in front of the large stone fireplace for drinks and conversation. All in all, it’s a spacious, private and inviting place to go home to.

 

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