Known as the "Villa Vista", this masterwork of Spanish Revival architecture with Moorish influences unfolds behind private iron gates spanning nearly 1.5 acres. Layered with contemporary sensibility, yet faithful to its timeless romance. The arrival sets the tone. A sweeping curved driveway framed by more than 100 mature palm trees ascends to a circular motor court centered by a grand fountain, delivering a first impression like arriving at a private resort. Beyond a custom hand-carved arched door, a dramatic double-rotunda entry pairs imported Saltillo tile with leaded stained glass windows introducing light and craftsmanship that continue throughout the home. The living room unfolds beneath soaring, wood-beamed ceilings, a hallmark of Spanish architecture, where arched windows and doors open to a Cantera Stone balcony overlooking San Juan Capistrano. A massive stone fireplace anchors the room, while rich mahogany flooring and iron rod banisters trace the floating staircase connecting three expansive levels. The formal dining room offers an intimate and dramatic space, and the freshly designed kitchen pairs a 72-inch commercial refrigerator and 60-inch Thermador range with a dry bar and breakfast nook overlooking the kitchen garden, embracing hacienda living. Three remodeled ensuite guest bedrooms occupy the main level, each with a private balcony and full bathroom. Upstairs, an arched hallway overlooking the living room guides you to a reimagined library and office overlooking the pool. The primary suite awaits, offering 5 balconies, a custom dressing room, a spa-inspired bath and private laundry. Designed for entertaining, the lower level features a family room and sit-down bar, game and hobby room, and a wine tasting room and cellar bringing a one-of-a-kind tasting experience. Arched mahogany doors open to the pool and spa, outdoor cantina kitchen with dual barbecue, with panoramic views extending across the hills, golf course, and San Juan Capistrano city lights. Just minutes from San Juan Capistrano's Historic District, the Mission, and the River Street Marketplace, Villa Vista sits in a neighborhood writing its next chapter. A world-class equestrian center, Capistrano Ranch, now taking shape nearby, is set to draw elite hunter/jumper riders and put San Juan Capistrano on the map in the equestrian world. Villa Vista is a rare opportunity: a home rooted in San Juan's history, with the privacy, scale, and soul of another era.
8,380 Sq Ft
1.4862 Private Acres Lot Size
single family home
Built in 1981
MLS/Listing ID OC26188522
1 Units
Accessible Doors
Accessible Hallways
Style - Custom
Style - Spanish
Barbecue
Dishwasher
Disposal
Double Oven
Dryer
Freezer
Gas Cooktop
Gas Oven
Gas Range
Ice Maker
Microwave
Beamed Ceilings
Breakfast Area
Cathedral Ceilings
Dry Bar
Eat-in Kitchen
High Ceilings
Hills View
Pool View
Pool - Heated
Pool - Inground
Pool - Private
Pool - Salt Water
Brick
Deck
Patio
Stone
Parking - Direct Access
Balcony
Golf Course View
City Lights View
Wood Frames
Stained Glass
Custom Coverings
Casement Windows
Tile
Skylights
Public Sewer
Public Water
Multiple Staircases
Separate Formal Dining Room
Heating - Forced Air
Natural Wood
Family Room Fireplace
Gas Fireplace
Living Room Fireplace
Privacy
Security
Wrought-iron
Cooling - Central Air
Construction - Adobe
Construction - Brick
Construction - Concrete
Construction - Plaster
Construction - Stone
Construction - Stucco
Community - Curbs
Community - Sidewalks
Wired for Sound
Wine Cellar
Walk-in Closets
Two Story Ceilings
Sunken Living Room
Stone Countertops
Recessed Lighting
Multiple Primary Suites
Bedroomon Main Level
Washer Hookup
Upper Level
Gas Dryer Hookup
Lot - Yard
Lot - Lawn
Lot - Garden
Lot - Front Yard
Lot - Backyard
Parking - Uncovered
Parking - Tandem
Parking - RV Garage
Parking - Private
Parking - Paved
Parking - Gated
Parking - Garage Faces Front
Parking - Garage
Parking - Driveway
Washer
Water Heater
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