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is mini estate is nestled on a private and fenced parcel spanning 10,000+ square feet featuring a 4-bedroom main home and a detached accessory dwelling unit/ casita. Entertain in style enjoying large at grassy yards, spacious decks with an oversized spa, repit and multiple view decks owing from all major rooms.

e main residence boasts ocean, Catalina Island, San Clemente Island and lush Canyon panoramas views. Inside you will nd wide plank walnut ooring throughout, a recently remodeled chefs’ kitchen, cozy den or dining area with built ins, great room with replace and wet bar, a resort like primary suite and 3 additional bedrooms. Best of all, a detached ADU situated above the 2-car garage enjoys ocean views, a private patio and yard. is sun- lled unit o ers a lo , Murphy bed and a kitchen with dining area. Ideal for guests, remote o ce, or additional income.

Do you enjoy cooking? e dramatic remodeled kitchen includes a large center island for food preparation and informal dining, featuring a Wolf range, double oven and tray microwave, wine refrigerator, alkaline water system, Sub-Zero glass fronted refrigerator, kitchen aid dishwasher. e design is accented with leather-

entertaining area, spa and panoramic views.

Luxurious comfort awaits in the primary suite with sunset views of Catalina Island, two decks, automated blackout blinds and a walk-in closet. e open walk-in shower, soaking tub and natural lighting create a spa-like experience. e inviting ocean view great room includes a wet bar, replace and half bath and o ers a large view deck to enjoy Island sunsets and outdoor activities. ree ocean view bedrooms, a remodeled bath and inside laundry provide comfortable accommodations for family or guests. is unique property is further equipped with an automated home system, alarm system, exterior security systems, ethernet ports, commercial network adapters and a EV charging system. An energy e cient air conditioning system is at the ready for those days when you desire more than just ocean breezes. Enjoy ease of access to award winning schools, hiking and biking trails, parks, the beach, downtown and all things Laguna Beach. is house is open to view this Saturday from 12:00 to 2:00pm.

nished granite counters and birds eye maple cabinets as well as a nook for meal planning or computer use. Sliding doors open to the backyard

Working with the Mike Johnson Group was truly one of the ﬁnest business experiences we’ve had in a long time. We were impressed with every member of the Compass team, and as the process proceeded, became doubly impressed with the calibre of the staff’s knowledge as well as their genuinely sincere concern for realizing a satisfying outcome for both us as sellers as well as the buyers. We’ve purchased over ten residential and commercial properties over the years in good times and more challenging, and this was undoubtedly the most professional and smoothest sales experience we’ve ever had.

- Geoff & Debb G.

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DOWN TO EARTH

BOLDER SHADES

BY ASHLEY BREEDING / COURTESY

“Earth tones,” a term used to describe a design palette mimicking the natural landscape, o en refers to muted browns, greens and grays that evoke feelings of calm and a connection to the outdoors. But beyond basic beige and sage exists a warmer, more vivid variety—wild mustard carpeting Newport’s canyons; yellow-green olive leaves; shore lichen, golden or ruddy, banded to inland rocks; even the chocolate hues of mud. ese bolder colors complement nature’s more subdued shades and add a punch of personality.

Interior designer Lindye Galloway, a Newport Beach resident and founder of the eponymous studio and shop in nearby Costa Mesa, leans on this broader palette for many of her clients who wish to invite the outdoors in. “I gravitate toward using these [bolder] earth tones in bedrooms, bathrooms or even smaller living rooms,” she says, noting a preference for lighter hues in larger spaces, like a great room. Bolder colors also look best

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Incorporating earth tones in the home can create a calming effect while

The Market Report

This week the median list price for Laguna Beach, CA is $4,500,000 with the market action index hovering around 35. This is an

Home sales continue to outstrip supply and the Market Action Index has been moving higher for several weeks. This is a Seller’s market so watch for upward pricing pressure in the near future if the trend continues. Med ia n List Price

This week the median list price for Newport Beach, CA is $5,849,999 with the market action index hovering around 36. This is about the same as last month's market action index of 36. Inventory has increased to 117.

Ma rk et Segments

Each segment below represents approximately 25% of the market ordered by price.

The market remains in a relative stasis in terms of sales to inventory and prices have been relatively stable for a few weeks. However, inventory is suﬃciently low to keep us in the Seller’s Market zone so watch changes in the MAI. If the market heats up, prices are likely to resume an upward climb.

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in rooms with ample natural light, says Galloway, whose residential projects have appeared in magazines like Architectural Digest, Elle Decor and House Beautiful. “Getting a sense for a room’s natural light throughout the day can have a huge impact on the type of colors you infuse,” she says. “I begin by looking at a room holistically. I think about the color tones and patterns I want to mix into the space. en, I try to build a design that is balanced, curated and [has] just the right amount of variation.”

Galloway sticks to either a warm or cool palette, as well as only two or three colors in di erent shades. “My philosophy is to keep tones consistent and grounded. Any more and [a room] can become busy,” she says, noting this as the opposite of the intended e ect of incorporating earth tones.

When starting a new project, earth-toned limewash paint and plaster are the “perfect foundation … [for] then adding furniture pieces that bring an extra layer of earthy feel,” Galloway explains. “Taupe and dark browns are a safe neutral color that bring a sense of calm and allow you to layer in other color tones. Colors like deep reds and greens are coming in and are here to stay. With those tones, I like to keep everything else more neutral, so it balances the look.”

Layering texture—with fabrics, decor or art—is the nishing touch. While Galloway says artwork should complement furnishings to “maintain a cohesive feel,” a variety of media can work in most spaces. “Play around with di erent types of art, … landscapes to abstract to even sculptural, to see what works,” she says. Above all else, the style of your surroundings should make you feel good.

FROM THE GROUND UP

THESE PRODUCTS, AVAILABLE LOCALLY, WILL HELP YOU BUILD SPACES THAT BRING OUTDOOR HUES IN.

1) Add a touch of elegance and practicality to your kitchen with Viterbo’s amber CHAMPAGNE FLUTES—perfectly shaped to enhance the effervescence and aroma of your sparkling wine selection, $28, at Heirloom. (949-5152500; heirloomdecor.com)

2) To ground some of your more punchy pieces, opt for the neutral BAJA JUTE RUG, a ﬂoor covering that comes in a variety of sizes and is handwoven with natural yarn to add depth, texture and detailing to any room, from $125, at Lindye Galloway Shop. (949-8664404; shop.lindyegalloway.com)

3) Soak in amber waves of bath grain—or salts—with THE PRAIRIE TUB, a transparent resin bathtub that will add a robust earthiness to your bathroom with its unique color and features plenty of room for relaxation, $4,250, with advance order at Prairie Interiors. (prairiehomestyling.com)

4) Brighten a breakfast nook or dining room with vibrant daffodil seating, like the ELLISON DINING CHAIR, crafted with colorful linen and an intricate wooden frame, $548, available online from Anthropologie, Fashion Island. (949-720-9946; anthropologie.com)

5) The olive-hued KNOX UPHOLSTERED SOFA is the perfect statement piece, offering a rich texture and deep earthy tone in a style that combines elements of both European and American seating, $2,999, available online from Pottery Barn, South Coast Plaza. (714-966-2482; potterybarn.com)