Tom Bashe is an associate broker at Coldwell Banker Residential, a full service Real Estate Brokerage specializing in Residential Real Estate Sales in Southern California. He began his career in real estate prior to graduating high school and was a licensed real estate agent before he received his high school diploma. In 2006, at the ripe old age of 21, Tom became one of the youngest Real Estate Brokers in the industry. In the 11 years since, his team has successfully sold hundreds of properties ranging in price from just over $50,000 to just under $5,000,000. He specializes in selling Single Family dwellings, condos, townhomes, multifamily dwellings, land and estates.
The absolute best value detached home in Newport Beach. This wonderful detached Newport Heights home with no association dues features four bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, plus an office/gym and a rooftop deck, all basking in warm sunlight pouring into the abundance of windows and skylights at all daylight hours. Located on a prime non-arterial corner lot, where you can walk to all three outstanding schools, this property has true indoor-outdoor living with french doors and a shaded private oasis. The interior is greeted with a spacious vaulted living room and an open family room connected by a flowing remodeled kitchen featuring dual stainless steel ovens, stainless cooktop, stainless fridge, whisper quiet dishwasher, pull out drawers and granite counters. The lower level is completed with a fourth bedroom (currently configured as an office), a luminous office/gym with private entrance to outside and downstairs guest bathroom. Upstairs features the master retreat with walk-in closet and an en suite with soaking tub, stone counters, stone floors, dual vanities, water closet, with skylights to complement the abundant daylight. Two more bedrooms, a lovely patio and a full bathroom complete the second floor. A rooftop deck with a peek-a-boo ocean view then awaits for sunset cocktails atop this heavenly Newport dream home. Unrivaled at this price point - this is a detached home, with no shared walls and no association dues in Newport Beach.
Nestled on a large appx 7,500 square foot lot at the top of the rise on exclusive Cliff Drive is this beautiful residence with views that span across the Newport Harbor and local landmarks all the way to Catalina Island. From the master suite, awake to views of bustling harbor activity and at sunset sip drinks from your oversized backyard while the evening vistas twinkle from island lights. The expansive grounds deliver spacious courtyard and backyard patios, the latter of which extends to a deck and putting green overlooking the harbor. A descent to the lower level yard reveals additional deck space for entertaining, a basketball pad, as well large gardens with native plantings. Inside the three-bedroom, two-bath home, approximately 1,500 square feet of living is complemented by thoughtful upgrades from a 2016 renovation including beautifully remodeled bathrooms, updated flooring and interior doors, fresh paint, new baseboards and custom window coverings, among others. Walls of windows in the living room and master suite highlight the exceptional awe-inspiring views that are present in all 3 bedrooms and afforded by the home’s appx 50 feet of frontage. Additional features of the idyllic residence include wood-beamed ceilings, an abundance of privacy, a two-car garage, opportunity for expansion or building new, as well as a premier location just moments to the beach, airport, dining and shopping.
Price Improvement. Panoramic Bay and Ocean Views! Kings Road is the jewel in Newport Beach! You’ll have unobstructed views and on a clear day, see all the way to Catalina! Enter through custom glass front doors then step down to Acacia flooring. Next you’ll find the chef’s kitchen with granite countertops, tile back splash, wine fridge, breakfast bar, three ovens plus a warming drawer in the large butler’s pantry with an abundance of storage! Just off the kitchen is a deck with more views. The dining room and living room, both with white carpet, showcases a romantic stunning marble fireplace and has direct access to a deck large enough for entertaining. The expansive light and bright master suite with bamboo flooring has a beamed ceiling and leads to a deck with room for lounge chairs perfect for reading your favorite book. The updated master bathroom offers a dual sink vanity with granite counters, a glass back splash, tile flooring, a jetted tub and separate shower. The media room is set back for ideal streaming, large enough for stadium seating and has built-in bookcases. Downstairs, you’ll find a bonus room, currently used as an exercise room, could be a fifth bedroom. There are three additional bedrooms, two with full baths, tub and shower also located downstairs. There is an abundance of storage. Newer AC/furnace. Termite work already done.
Located on a quiet street in Newport Heights, this stunning custom home offers high end finishes with impeccable attention to detail. Designed by local architect, Bradford C. Smith, this home features 3 bedrooms plus office, 2 ½ bathrooms, and over 2,600 square feet of living space. As you enter the home you immediately recognize a sense of volume with 10” foot ceiling and an abundance of natural light. The living room has custom built ins, fireplace, and French doors that lead to the private patio with custom stone work. The chef’s quality kitchen features custom cabinetry, marble countertops, 6 burner double oven Wolf range, Sub Zero refrigerator, pantry, and large island that opens to the family room. As you walk up the stair case, you can’t help but to notice the custom wrought iron handrail and 9” foot second level ceilings. There is an office with French doors that make way to a private balcony, two spacious bedrooms with a Jack and Jill bathroom, and beautiful hand scraped solid oak flooring. The Master suite features the same solid oak flooring, large fireplace, custom arched built ins, and a spa like bathroom complete with dual vanities, spa tub, custom tiled shower, and walk in closet with built in storage. Other impressive features include a downstairs laundry room, dual pane windows, solid core 8-foot doors, Walker Zanger stone flooring, recessed lighting, Moultrup hardware, and a two-car attached garage.
Possible harbor turning basin and ocean view from a new second story. Garage access off cul-de-sac in rear shared by 10 homes so not necessary to add a driveway to the front of the property. This property is on Irvine Company leased land. Purchase price for the land is $1,685,250 -- good until Oct. 1, 2020. Lease ends 9/30/2038. Yearly lease amount is $10,400. Property is reappraised every quarter. That would be a separate escrow with the Irvine company. Sellers are selling the assumption of the lease, improvements (the house/tear down) and the option to purchase the land for $1,445,000. The home and the land prices together total $3,130,250. Being sold as is with no repairs or warranties by seller. All cash buyer is requested as the home may not be suitable for financing due to the condition.
As if it were out of an architectural publication, this home is for the discerning buyer. Situated in the highly desirable Newport Heights neighborhood, this home boasts only the finest detail and craftsmanship. You must see it to appreciate all the detail that has gone into this newly built masterpiece. As you enter this modern home through the 6 foot wide and 8 foot high front door, it boasts appx 4,000 square feet, 5 en-suite bedrooms, hand-scraped wood floors, Fleetwood and La Cantina windows and door throughout, a custom stainless steel and glass staircase, and a beautiful kitchen with an oversized island, Thermador appliances and for the truly discerning buyer, a Dacor Winestation, an accoutrement that not only an enthusiast would appreciate, but the everyday casual wine lover would as well. The open concept floor plan compliments entertaining guests, and from the family room where two of the glass walls disappear and open to an entertainers dream back yard, you will instantly fall in love with the future memories you will create in this home. The rear yard features a fully automated saltwater pool and spa with wireless app control, a gas BBQ with a granite buffet table adjacent to a firepit perfect for evenings. The home has been fully pre-wired for a scalable audio/video/security/home automation that can be customized to fit the buyer's specific desires. Only a bicycle ride from the ocean, close to shopping and freeways, this home nestled in an ideal location.
Cliffhaven is a charming Cape Cod style neighborhood in the Newport Heights area of Newport Beach. This is a highly desirable community for its wonderful tree-lined streets, beautiful homes, and close proximity to modern conveniences.
The Cliffhaven community inludes 344 single family homes on lots from 7,000 to 11,000 square feet. There is an array of older and newer homes, many of them on a grand scale of luxury. The streets here include Kings Place, Cliff Drive, Pirate Road, St. Andrews Road, Snug Harbor Road, and St. James Road. Residents are within walking distance to local schools, restaurants, and stores as well as St Andrews Presbyterian Church. The Back Bay provides many trails for biking, hiking, and walking.
The Newport Mesa Unified School District serves this area with highly ranked facilities like Newport Elementary School, Horace Ensign Intermediate, and Newport Harbor High School. There are also several private schools including The Susan Phillips Day School, Our Lady Queen of Angels, Carden Hall, Temple Bat Yahm Preschool, and Newport Christian School. The University of California at Irvine is also nearby.
Newport Beach is famous for its seafood restaurants and beautiful beaches which offer swimming, fishing, standup paddle boating, and parasailing. You can take a trip to go whale watching, or rent an inflatable adventure boat. This city has many venues and activities to offer including the Balboa Island Ferry, Beer Can Races, the Newport Center, The Wedge, the Newport Beach Boat Show, the Orange County Museum of Art, and the Dory Fish Market.
This region has high median family income and property values; in 2010 more than a quarter of local households made more than $200,000 yearly. Top employers for the city include Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, PIMCO, Glidewell Dental, Pacific Life, City of Newport Beach, and the area’s school district.
2985 Bear Street, Building A, Building ACosta Mesa, CA 92626-4300
(714) 424-5000
200 Kalmus Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92628-9050
(714) 966-4000
1001 Presidio Square, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 979-1955
102 Baker Street East, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 557-7002
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