$3,328,750
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6 Beds
7 Baths
5,287 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 09/14/2026
Key Details
Sold Price $3,328,750
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,287 sqft
Price per Sqft $629
Subdivision Careyes (Cary)
MLS Listing ID OC26045541
Sold Date 09/14/26
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 2
Construction Status Turnkey
HOA Fees $331/mo
HOA Y/N Yes
Year Built 2004
Lot Size 0.334 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Set behind the gates of Careyes on one of its largest and most coveted 1/3-acre lots, this Italian Riviera–inspired estate unfolds like a private European retreat tucked quietly into the hills of San Clemente. From the moment you arrive, there is a shift. The architecture feels storied and intentional, rooted in another era. Soaring wood-beamed ceilings rise above Richard Marshall hardwood floors with intricate mosaic inlays, while wrought iron detailing, arched passages, and precast stone fireplaces create depth and romance throughout. The expansive floor plan offers six bedrooms, five full baths and two half baths, including two detached casitas. The downstairs casita is appointed with a high-end TV surround sound system, ideal for theater-style entertaining, while the upper casita offers its own private living space for guests or multigenerational flexibility. Formal and informal spaces flow into a gourmet kitchen with professional-grade appliances and granite countertops, allowing the home to live as beautifully as it entertains. Interior rooms and garden areas were pre-wired for high-end sound, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor experience. Upstairs, the primary suite serves as a private sanctuary, opening to a double-doored balcony with peek-a-boo ocean views beyond the rolling fairways of the Fred Couples–designed championship golf course and adjacent natural preserve. Yet it is the grounds that truly set this property apart. The backyard unfolds in terraces of aged brick, a rare architectural landscape that evokes the romance of the Italian coast. Imported Italian planters frame the estate, while mature landscaping forms a living wall of privacy, enclosing the property in quiet seclusion. Strategically placed water features provide a constant, soothing soundtrack as birds move through the trees throughout the day. At the heart of the garden, a resort-caliber pool shimmers with imported Walker Zanger Italian tile, paired with a heated spa that spills gently into the pool in a continuous cascade. Sunlight moves across brick and water as the day unfolds, creating an atmosphere that is immersive, transportive, and remarkably serene. Every pathway, hedge, and terrace has been considered with intention. The outdoor experience is not an accessory to the home. It is its soul.
Location
State CA
County Orange
Area Tl - Talega
Rooms
Other Rooms Guest House Attached
Main Level Bedrooms 2
Interior
Interior Features Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters, Tandem, Two Story Ceilings, Wired for Sound, Bedroom on Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk-In Pantry
Heating Central, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling Central Air, Dual
Flooring Carpet, Stone, Wood
Fireplaces Type Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Masonry
Fireplace Yes
Appliance 6 Burner Stove, Barbecue, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Warming Drawer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Exterior
Exterior Feature Barbecue, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Brick Driveway
Parking Features Direct Access, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Side By Side, Storage, Tandem
Garage Spaces 4.0
Garage Description 4.0
Fence Block, Stucco Wall, Wrought Iron
Pool Heated, Private, Association
Community Features Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Golf, Gutter(s), Hiking, Preserve/Public Land, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Gated, Park
Utilities Available Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Amenities Available Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Sport Court, Game Room, Meeting Room, Meeting/Banquet/Party Room, Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Recreation Room, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
View Y/N Yes
View Canyon, Golf Course, Hills, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Peek-A-Boo
Roof Type Spanish Tile
Accessibility Accessible Doors, Accessible Hallway(s)
Porch Brick, Deck, Open, Patio, Terrace, Wrap Around
Total Parking Spaces 8
Private Pool Yes
Building
Lot Description Back Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Near Park, On Golf Course, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Walkstreet, Yard
Story 2
Entry Level Two
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Mediterranean
Level or Stories Two
Additional Building Guest House Attached
New Construction No
Construction Status Turnkey
Schools
Elementary Schools Vista Del Mar
Middle Schools Vista Del Mar
High Schools San Clemente
School District Capistrano Unified
Others
HOA Name Talega Maint
Senior Community No
Tax ID 70802102
Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Fire Detection System,Fire Sprinkler System,Security Gate,Gated Community,Smoke Detector(s)
Acceptable Financing Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional, FHA
Listing Terms Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional, FHA
Financing Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
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