7 White Water Lane, Dana Point

Located in The Strand, Southern California's newest most sought-after address for living the life of luxury, this soft, contemporary home blends the exterior of traditional Cape Cod with its rich cedar shingles contrasted by thick, bright white trim and commanding columns with the elegant the interior elements found in classic Eastern seaboard design.

Designed by renowned Architect C.J. Light, this magnificent work of art suffuses warmth and hospitality while maintaining an excellent balance of fresh sophistication and comfortable elegance. Simple in composition, the home thoughtfully combines an open, airy floor plan that seamlessly flows onto large terraces of inviting ocean and sunset views and unique textures and finishes, to breathe a natural, Zen-like harmony with the crashing waves of the blue Pacific Ocean.

Spacious in size, with more than 11,000 square feet, this six bedroom residence with eight baths, two half baths, grand game room, incredible ocean-view terraces and luxurious private massage room and spa is the ideal venue for gracious entertaining, pure tranquility and basking in the warm Californian lifestyle.

Distinctive Details
Incredible, detailed and smart. Elegantly designed with magnificent custom finishes, paneling, ceilings and flooring, the home boasts remarkable and smart home features.

From its pewter front door, interior hardware and elegant light fixtures to its custom stone wood burning fireplaces and stone and wood flooring, paneled doors, painted wood beamed and groove paneling ceilings, every detail was thoughtfully designed for this architectural masterpiece. The entry staircase features hand-applied millwork and detailed crown molding, baseboards and casing wrap throughout the house.

Featuring an all-room audio and video system, the home is complete with stereo music and sound, which can be integrated with an iPod, and the ability to digitally control centralized cable and satellite television throughout. Simplified electronics are also integrated into touch pad lighting, heating and A/C control, front and rear surveillance cameras and a complete security system.

Gourmet Kitchen
Designed with the serious gourmet and most gracious of hosts in mind, the relaxing, open kitchen layout is ideal for entertaining. Stunningly designed, the kitchen features a blend of espresso and white hand finished wood cabinetry, brushed nickel details, polished granite countertops, Calcutta marble with Bruno limestone-accented backsplash, and spacious center island with espresso wood base, Calcutta marble top and eating area that can accommodate up to four.

Top-of-the-line appliances are seamlessly integrated, including: 60" Wolf stainless steel gas range with six burners, center griddle, hood ventilation and two ovens, two Bosch dishwashers, dual side-by-side 36" Sub Zero dual refrigerators with freezer drawers, 30" Dacor warming drawer, GE microwaves, two undercounter wine refrigerators and divided  arm sink.

An adjacent butler's pantry offers ease of kitchen storage and preparation.

Casual, Formal and Outdoor Dining
With four dining areas flowing into one another, the home is the perfect venue for guests.  Resting on stunning espresso finished hardwood floors with stone accents, the kitchen reveals an open layout with casual bar seating at the island and in-kitchen chef's table.

Sliding glass doors with "lift-and-slide" sealant mechanisms open to a third casual outdoor seating area with panoramic ocean views. The outdoor dining terrace entices with its white  water views of the Pacific Ocean, detailed architectural columns, stone flooring and detailed handrails.

Flowing to the living room and large outdoor covered terrace, the formal dining room offers exceptional views of the home's indoor and outdoor living space. Encased in a painted wood-beam ceiling, custom built-ins and espresso hard wood flooring, the formal dining room is simply enchanting and is the epitome of Light's thoughtful design: every  element of the home was hand selected for beauty and displays the crashing waves and picturesque sunset of the ocean beyond.

Living Room

Adjacent to the kitchen and formal dining room, and only a stones throw from the ocean the living room perfectly combines indoor and outdoor living.

The relaxing design includes gorgeous finishes: a hand-carved stone fireplace mantle, framed with custom white-painted wood built-ins and detailed crown molding, baseboards and casing, elegantly contrasted against rich dark espresso hardwood floors. Brilliantly designed to offer an extraordinary living and entertaining experience, pocket sliding glass doors reveal an impressive ocean facing terrace and outdoor entertaining space.

A large, plush sofa, upholstered in rich brown velvet faces a plasma television, perfectly situated above the fireplace. The entertainment choices are plentiful: an evening movie, the warm relaxation of a flickering fire, soft ocean breezes, or all at once.

Study

Perfectly situated for ease of access and quiet relaxation, the study is located on the southeast corner of the main floor. Dark wood custom built-ins offer ample storage, and coffered ceilings with recessed lighting create an elegant atmosphere. A full bath with walk-in shower enables the study to easily convert to a bedroom, ideal for au pair, care taker, or guest suite.

Master Bedroom and Bath

Enjoy the peaceful sounds of the ocean's waves gently lapping on the beach below; fall  asleep to the views of soft strokes of rich blues, purples and pinks as the sunset is painted on the canvas of the sky; wake up to the feel of crisp, cool sea breezes. The master bedroom is a retreat all its own with a handcarved fireplace in cut stone and walls opening to private terrace and ocean views.

The master bedroom has separate His & Her Master bath and dressing closets. Both baths are uniquely designed with furniture-quality finished cabinetry with brushed nickel hardware, slab stone counter tops and stone tile floors inset with mosaic and glass tile accents. The Her master bath includes a luxurious 6 foot jetted soaking Jacuzzi tub, make up vanity and a walk-in shower with framed enclosures, builtin seat and polished and honed Calcutta marble with Walker Zanger mosaic designed accents. The His master bath features slab Calcutta marble with limestone accents and a custom pebbled stone shower floor. Separate His and Her walk-in closets are fully appointed with custom built-ins.

Bridge

Tip-toe through the opulent white-paneled walls and up the rich hard wood stairs and enter into the artistically polished and refined bridge to the top level of the home. Gracefully designed, the bridge and gallery are reminiscent of the same lavish details throughout: painted wood beamed ceilings, hand applied millwork, detailed crown moulding, baseboards and casing and elegant brushed nickel light fixtures. Flanked by paneled interior doors, the gallery is a grand entrance to the home's impressive resting spaces.

Guest Suites

Your guests will be in awe, as you transport them to the same fine furnishings and luxurious accommodations as some of the neighboring world-class resorts nearby. Every bedroom is en-suite, offering guests privacy and a sense of space. Each of the suite's bathrooms are uniquely designed in stone, featuring spacious showers with built-in seats, stone countertops and custom stone tile flooring with mosaic and glass tile accents. Elegant, furniture-quality finished cabinetry and brushed nickel hardware compliment the earth tones.

Massage Room

Re-energize mind, body and soul. Escape from the stresses of every day life, revive your senses and indulge yourself in pure tranquility as your personal masseuse visits your private luxury spa. The massage room offers custom built-in storage and is ideally designed for relaxation, able to completely close from all other rooms and without windows.

Exercise Room

Over three hundred square feet, the exercise room is spacious enough for even the strongest fitness enthusiast and is appointed with carpeted floors, mirrored wall and plasma television.

Spa Bathroom & Steam Room

Following a relaxing massage or rigorous workout, find pure relaxation in your private spa bathroom.

Dual sinks and expansive countertops offer plentiful space. The oversized steam shower with rain showerhead, multiple body jets and tiered benches, finished in tile and stone with glass tile accents, will complete your wellness routine.

Media Room

The media room features a state-of-the-art theatre with a 1080p front projection system, 110" HDTV widescreen and 7.1 surround sound system. Flanked by theatre acoustically sound wood paneled walls with upholstered fabric insets, vaulted wood beam ceiling and custom-colored carpeting, the media room will accommodate up to seven guests in the tiered seating area, with room for many additional chairs if necessary. With direct access to the game room and wine cellar, it is perfectly placed for easy accessibility when entertaining.

Wine Room

Through glass doors rests the home's wine room, complete with built-in refrigerated wine storage, bar and serving area with lit display and temperature controlled walnut wine racks, custom millwork and stone floors.

Game Room

Spacious and open, the game room features a fully equipped walk-behind bar with custom cabinetry, granite countertops, built-in refrigerator, ice maker, sink and seating for four. Pool and game tables are set behind sliding glass pocket doors, which when open will allow the room to flow graciously to the outdoor terrace. A large fireplace, dark floors, neutral color palette and white moldings add refinement to the space.

Covered Terrace and Pool

Revel in magnificent sunrises and sunsets and escape to a world all its own where tranquility and solitude await. Or, host a lavish affair under the moonlit sky with views of dazzling city lights. The spacious covered terrace expands upon the indoor living space and is expansive and open with plenty of seating areas.

Reminiscent of some of Napa Valley's most distinctive wine caves, the covered terrace is framed by shades of ivory and brown stone walls and beams of pink and purple projected from the sunset view. With built-in Bar-b-que, pool and expansive ocean views, the covered terrace is the perfect accompaniment to the adjacent game room.