Blue Heron

Irvine, Kalifornia, USA

Nestled on a prestigious corner lot in Shady Canyon, this reimagined Spanish Colonial masterpiece blends architectural grandeur with refined contemporary living. Designed as a single-level estate with a remarkable subterranean retreat, the home seamlessly integrates luminous interiors with enchanting outdoor spaces. A dramatic rotunda foyer leads to exquisite living areas adorned with Carrera marble, artisanal wall treatments, intricate tilework, and stately beamed ceilings. Expansive steel-framed windows and French doors flood the interiors with natural light, connecting to intimate courtyards and terraces. The formal living room, warmed by a fireplace and sophisticated bar niche, flows effortlessly into the dining room, which opens to a serene courtyard and private terrace with a catering kitchen and barbecue. The chef’s kitchen boasts soaring ceilings, antique herringbone brick flooring, a Wolf range, and a Sub-Zero glass-door refrigerator, connecting seamlessly to a sunlit family room and breakfast nook. The primary suite offers a private loggia, lush gardens, and dual spa-inspired baths. A separate wing features two en-suite bedrooms with secluded courtyards. The subterranean level is an entertainer’s dream with a game room, home theater, guest suite, and extensive wine cellar with a tasting salon. Outdoors, a pristine pool, sun-drenched terrace, second catering kitchen, and barbecue pavilion create a private oasis. Additional highlights include a refined office, spacious laundry room, state-of-the-art home gym, and three-car garage. Residents enjoy world-class amenities and 24-hour guard-gated security, embodying the quintessential California lifestyle.