5 Extremely Lavish California Estates On The Market

Set behind private gates within the exclusive La Jolla Farms neighborhood is one of San Diego’s most iconic properties. The main residence and guest house combined offer 9 bedrooms, 13 baths, and over 14,200 square feet of beautifully appointed living spaces on nearly 3 acres.

Size: 14,252 sf

Price: $23,500,000

Listing details: Floor-to-ceiling doors open up to multiple outdoor entertaining areas featuring a private lake with dock, pool, tennis court, skateboard ramps, rock wall arch, volleyball court, 3,000 square foot gym, and wellness center, indoor theater, billiards room and a pool house with an attached guest suite. Comes with a coveted blacks beach gate key for vehicle access.

Contact: Amber Anderson, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, +1 858.333.6458

Welcome to 5 Saw grass! This one-of-a-kind stunning custom estate is an entertainer’s paradise that has hosted countless social and philanthropic events. This dramatic Jeff Chamley-designed and Darrell Starnes custom-built home in The Woods neighborhood maximizes privacy and security. The main entry with massive custom windows invites you to explore this beautiful home surrounded by natural beauty.

Size: 7,950 sf

Price: $5,750,000

Listing details: The updated gourmet kitchen is fit for a chef with new Sub Zero & Bosch appliances. The kitchen flows into the Great room with various seating areas around the fireplace or piano, the billiard room, or inviting bar. The great expanse of the entertainment area is architecturally framed through beautiful windows with vaulted ceilings throughout.

Contact: David Linzmeier, eXp Realty, +1 949.887.9644

Wrapped around two sun-washed travertine courtyards with soothing fountains, this single-level architecturally unique Mediterranean-inspired estate with soaring ceilings and expansive 270-degree mountain and valley views is an entertainer’s delight. Located in the prestigious guard-gated Heritage Estates in North Poway on an elevated 5.97-acre lot.

Size: 9,016 sf

Price: $5,625,000

Listing details: This spectacular home provides serenity and true indoor/outdoor living as well as paid solar and a well for irrigation to keep rising utilities at bay. Thoughtfully designed to take advantage of the San Diego sunshine, this home has been meticulously maintained with attention to every detail.

Contact: Jim Nelson, Coldwell Banker West, +1 619.415.5574

Situated on a cul-de-sac within a gated neighborhood, this New York Times featured home offers premium upgrades and thoughtful design that evokes the timeless, sophisticated luxury that one finds in a Restoration Hardware ad.

Size: 3,000 sf

Price: $2,150,000

Listing details: Outside, the flat, .2 acre yard is spacious and private, with a built-in Sedona by Lynx grill, gas fire pit, garden, fruit trees, an abundance of roses, a sandbox, and still plenty of grass for the kids or dogs to play. This extraordinary property and under-the-radar neighborhood are situated amongst rolling coastal hills, parks, miles of trails, and world-class equestrian facilities.

Contact: Paul Brutoco, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, +1 949.929.6670

Sited on 65 ft. of breathtaking oceanfront, this modern coastal retreat is masterfully designed to create a lifestyle harmonious with the sun and sea. The 4,850 square feet of indoor/outdoor living space includes 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, an office/den, an expansive great room, and five distinct outdoor experiences.

Size: 4,850 sf

Price: Contact for pricing

Listing details: Wake up to the sun glistening off the ocean, eat breakfast in your outdoor sitting room surrounded by lush tropical landscaping, work from your dedicated home office complete with expansive ocean views, sip a cocktail at days end day on your lanai-style deck listening to the sound of the waves kiss the shoreline while the sun sinks into the horizon. Villa Delfino offers a lifestyle experience many buyers desire but only a few are fortunate to own.

Contact: Michelle Serafini, Compass, +1 858.829.6210