1801 Santiago Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Property Description

Sited on an oversized 9,200 SF corner lot, 1801 Santiago presents an incredible opportunity to reside in a beautiful, contemporary 2-story home located in the prestigious Baycrest area of Dover Shores. You will be greeted with a private, gated courtyard entry and seating area leading to two new wood front doors. Step inside to a bright and expansive living room with a granite fireplace and custom mantel, adjacent to the formal dining room and gourmet kitchen accented with rich crown moldings and travertine tile floors, a large island, stainless-steel appliances, and wide pane windows. The kitchen seamlessly flows to the family area embellished with an additional welcoming fireplace flanked with built-in bookcases, wet bar and convenient wine racks under the staircase. A guest bedroom/office space and fully remodeled bathroom complete the first level of this welcoming residence. Make way to the resort-style backyard featuring a stunning trumpet vine covered pergola, saltwater pool and spa, charming swing benches, and multiple relaxing entertaining areas. Unique privacy adorns this home with walls and fences along the perimeter and being a half step higher in elevation than neighboring properties. New French oak hardwood floors line the second story including two bedrooms and an impressive remodeled bathroom with marble floors, shower and a Carrara marble-topped vanity. Truly a complete suite, the primary offers a spacious spa-like bathroom with dual-vanity sinks, oversized soaking tub, skylight, glass-walled shower and peek-a-boo views of the Back Bay. The primary bedroom oasis with winter views of snow-covered mountains is adjoined with an additional room to be enjoyed as an office, nursery, exercise room, or storage room in addition to the three closet areas. Additional features of this exceptional property include a 4-car garage with overhead storage space and a drive-through bay for side yard storage of a boat or RV, epoxy floors, smartphone app-controlled pool system and garage doors, and practical USB-A/USB-C outlets in the kitchen, downstairs guest bedroom, and primary bedroom/bathroom. 1801 Santiago is situated in a fantastic location, just minutes away from award-winning schools, the Back Bay, Fashion Island shopping and movie theaters, world-renowned beaches, and all the dining and retail 17th Street has to offer!