$3,910,000

Live without compromise at this turnkey residence in Ladera Ranch, where outdoor spaces are rivaled only by the interior of this magnificent All American country-style estate. Framed by classic white picket fencing, the solar-enriched home is located in the exclusive Encantada collection at guard-gated Covenant Hills & boasts a massive corner lot w/ an amazing yard inclusive of a new CA room, bath house & refreshing pool . Extending nearly 15,000 square feet, the property presents a sprawling front lawn, manicured hedges, & a brick entry patio that complements traditional New England-inspired architecture. A practical motorized gate opens to the right of the home & leads to a motorcourt for guest parking, play area & easy access to 4 garage spaces. Indoors, an elegant ambiance is achieved through the use of refinished hardwood flooring, custom lighting fixtures, & extensive millwork including wainscoting, crown molding &, in select rooms, white tongue-and-groove wood-paneled ceilings. Formal entertaining is graciously accommodated in a fireplace-warmed living room that opens to the front patio, & a spacious dining room w/ access to a private brick-finished courtyard complete w/ a custom fireplace. French doors also open to a home office w/ built-in cabinetry to the front yard. Not to be outdone, the inviting family room is embellished w/ wood beams on the ceiling, a built-in media center w/ surround sound, & a fireplace. It flows effortlessly to an oversized kitchen that offers everything one could desire. A double arch w/ built-in cabinets on both sides provides passage to the kitchen’s casual breakfast area, abundance of cabinetry, large island w/ seating, granite countertops w/ full backsplash, a generous walk-in pantry, Dutch door leading to the motorcourt & a secondary office space w/ built-in desk. A bar w/ two wine refrigerators, & stainless appliances including a built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator & six-burner Wolf cooktop w/ griddle, are also featured. Approximately 4,770 square feet of incomparable living space is home to five bedrooms & five- and one-half baths, including a main-level suite, balconies off select second-floor bedrooms, remodeled secondary baths & a magnificent primary suite w/ marble-finishes, dual loo’s & custom closets. Large & private, the showstopping backyard is phenomenal! Discover a pool w/ waterfall, Baja shelf & spa, a heated California room w/ fireplace & kitchen, a small-scale playhouse & an outdoor bath house w/ shower.