This multi-acre property, the largest single residential parcel in Corona del Mar, sits high above the channel entrance and commands panoramic harbor, coastline, ocean and sunset views from its elevated vantage point. Surrounded by broad lawns and expansive ocean-view gardens, the home exudes an enduring ambiance of relaxed privacy, as was originally created here nearly eighty years ago.

In the 1930’s, this parcel was culled from the extensive holdings of the area’s largest ranch to become the site of a family home overlooking the newly christened harbor. Steeped in history, the landmark residence is a sentinel at the channel entrance, surveying all of the activity in the world’s most picturesque harbor.

A long private drive leads to the entrance court of the understated home. Aging gracefully on the site, the vintage residence was built as a homage to the grand winter retreats of Bermuda. Undisturbed, it retains all of the original charm and character of its colonial architecture. Featured spaces include a great room with vaulted open- beam ceilings and a massive fireplace, four bedroom suites, an enclosed lanai, as well as an indoor pool. Views to the surrounding gardens and the ocean beyond can be seen from throughout. Additional improvements on the property include a lighted tennis court with viewing gazebo, a guest apartment, as well as a detached garage and service building.

"Once in a lifetime…" does not adequately reflect the uniqueness of this opportunity, as this venerable ground has remained to this day in the same family for over 140 years. This is a piece of California history. New owners will create yet another chapter in this history, either through additional restoration or in the form of a yet-to-be-realized vision that may come to stand on this singular property overlooking the azure waters of Newport Harbor and the Pacific.