The 7th annual HGTV Ultimate House Hunt contest, featuring listings exclusively from Luxury Portfolio International® members, is officially underway! As an exclusive member of Luxury Portfolio and the #1 Luxury Broker in Orange County, we naturally had a wide selection of eligible properties in the running.
This year, we’re honored to announce that four First Team properties, listed by Vikki Morrison & Tom McChesney, Dean Lueck & Meital Taub, were selected as contest finalists. Vote today and everyday through July 17th. Below, you will find our listings selected by editors of HGTV.com as a finalist in the Amazing Kitchens, Curb Appeal, Do You Love It or Would You List It, and Waterfront Homes categories based on their extraordinary features and inspirational design, captured by striking photography. Each one is more gorgeous than the next!
Waterfront Homes
32101 Coast Highway, listed by Vikki Morrison & Tom McChesney
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This magnificent Italian villa is also known as the Home of the Beautiful Voice of the Sea. It opens to the ocean, sunset, and Catalina Island views in Laguna Beach and it is absolutely breathtaking. Amazing features include an infinite pool, lion head spa, alfresco dining areas, walk in wine tasting room, separate cold wine cellar, man cave with humidor, and so much more.
Amazing Kitchens
12 Coral Ridge, listed by Dean Lueck
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This well-appointed and elegant Newport Coast home has so much to love, but perhaps the most drop dead gorgeous feature is the amazing kitchen. The spacious indoor/outdoor living and open floor plan at 12 Coral Ridge brings the ocean views in and creates a cohesive, undeniable luxurious vibe. 9 sets of disappearing pocket doors move you seamlessly through the grand courtyard to the beckoning 180-degree views of Catalina Island, Newport Harbor and coastline to Palos Verdes
Not to mention the entire estate features Tuscan style finishes including French Limestone from stone Guru Cedric Lambert, French Oak hardwood floors by Gaetano, Italian marble and onyx, Rocky Mountain Hardware, solid 2 1/4″ solid Alder doors, and windows and doors of Peruvian Mahogany.
Do You Love it, or Would You List It?
24 Lagunita Drive, listed by Meital Taub
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This 4 bed, 7 bath home on the sand is the definition of modern. And if you ask us, we love it. designed by renowned LA-based architect Stephen Kanner, this home features dramatic high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling walls of glass, and almost 3,000 square feet of outdoor space. A full outdoor kitchen, mosaic infinity pool with a waterfall, lawn and beach gate make this the ultimate beach house for entertaining.
Curb Appeal
17 Coral Ridge, listed by Dean Lueck
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Showcasing new construction, plus a host of centuries old materials and finishes procured from France, this Provence-style countryside chateau is picture perfect. From the landscaping to the meticulously chosen design, this Crystal Cove home is elegant, warm, and stylish. Once you head inside the artistry gets even better with intricate stone work, Gaetano floors, limestone fireplaces, reclaimed beams, hand-painted shutters and gas lamps. And given the home’s strategic position, most of the rooms face south toward the ocean so the views are unlike any you’ll find anywhere else in Crystal Cove.
