COVER SPOTLIGHT A CORONA DEL MAR TREASURE BY RITIKA JAIN THIS PROPERTY IS INTIMATELY CONNECTED WITH ITS SURROUNDINGS, ALLOWING RESIDENTS TO EXPERIENCE ITS RICH INTERIOR AND DREAMY EXTERIOR AT ONCE. In the idyllic seaside neighborhood of Corona del Mar, Newport Beach, California sits a gleaming property, filled with open space and vibrant, expansive views encasing the property. Upon entering, you are captivated by the strik-ing feature of the mosaic-tiled pool that opens to the panoramic views of the harbor, ocean, and Catalina. Residents can observe the majestic activity of yachts traveling to and from the harbor. Each time of day is captured in magnificence, from light blues during the day, streaks of orange and pink during sunset, and deep violets and blues at night. Casey Lesher of Coldwell Banker Realty, who sells the market share of homes in Corona del Mar, says it’s one of the most incredible homes he’s seen in the village. “When I open the home, people walk through the front door and look straight down through the house to the view and are in complete awe,” explains Lesher. Built in 2015 by Nicholson Companies along-side Teale Architects, this home occupies approxi-mately 5,000 square feet of living space across two levels. Collectively establishing a modern, sleek feel, the luxury finishes include high ceilings, stunning hardwood, custom drapery, walls of glass, impres-sive stone work, high-end fixtures, and audio/visual features. This lavish touch is also balanced with coastal tones, and the rooms benefit from an open-concept floor plan, decorated with alluring features. The kitchen, which flows into the dining room and living room, features an island made from Cal-cutta marble, a fully-equipped wet bar, a La Cornue Le Château double oven, and abundant cabinetry. The grand level lures you to the private pool and spa adjacent to an expansive deck with overhead heat-ers, all facing an oceanfront wall of glass, blending in seamlessly with the marina below. Lesher commends that the pool is “one of the prettiest pools I’ve ever seen. To have that in the forefront while you look out to the Harbor during the sunset is phenomenal.” A spiral staircase of detailed iron work leads you to the upper-level accommodations that include a significant home theater and an elaborate master suite, boasting a marble fireplace, disappearing wall of glass, 2 spa retreats, and a balcony with forever views. Residents of this area are clearly enamored with their surroundings. Corona del Mar is a social 6 | Homes & Estates