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Inside Mega Dream Homes:
Portabello, a Study in Sensuous Curves |
Portabello — the name of this lavish
estate — means "beautiful door" in
Italian, and Portabello opens new doors to
grand-scale living and entertaining beyond
that of a five-star resort. Sited on three
oceanfront lots in the Cameo Shores area of
Corona del Mar, California, Portabello is a
study in sensuous curves. Almost every room
offers a breathtaking panorama of the Pacific
Ocean, serene beach coves, and the coastline
from Dana Point to Palos Verdes.
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The living room features walls of
glass with views of the grotto and
oceanfront and disappearing glass
doors open to the oceanfront terrace
and lawn. Other highlights include
soaring ceilings, limestone floors,
motorized draperies, custom
furniture including a large leather
banquette sofa, and a freestanding
fireplace sculpted by Jesus Morales. |
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This soft contemporary masterpiece,
designed by architect Brion Jeannette,
unfolds as a nautilus shell, with an immense
grotto with pool at its center surrounded by
chambers that include eight opulent bedroom
suites and living areas that open seamlessly
to the seafront. The two-story grotto has a
pool, two spas, a swim-up bar,
tunnel slide, poolside lounge room,
and barbeque. Other highlights of
the estate include an entertainment
level with bowling alley, an Art
Deco theater, an automotive
museum, café, full exercise facility,
and a 2,000-square-foot, two-bedroom
master suite. In addition,
Portabello offers an immense
oceanfront lawn and terraces.
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The kitchen amenities include slab
granite counters (heated) and
backsplashes. The large center
island has a range and custom art-quality
stainless steel hood
suspended from a large, nautical,
compass-inspired skylight. There
are dual sets of professional-grade
stainless steel appliances. The
Anagre wood cabinetry includes a
built-in plasma TV cabinet with
motorized door. |
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Story by Jacqueline Shannon
Photography by Tony Ponnay
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