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ARCHITECTURE
James Glover
INTERIOR
Matt O'Dorisio
LANDSCAPE
Martin Schwanauer
PHOTOGRAPHY
Reza Lotf
EDITOR
Gina
Collection

4130 Calle Isabella, a bluff-front coastal estate in San Clemente that has undergone a multi-year, approximately $11 million transformation one that reads less like a renovation and more like a complete reimagining.

The estate sits on approximately 2.6 acres directly above the Southern California coastline, with sweeping ocean views that anchor every interior decision. The original architecture by James Glover (who also consulted on the updates) was preserved and deepened rather than replaced.

Interior design by Matt O'Dorisio brings a warmth and material intentionality to the spaces that feels entirely in conversation with the coastal setting. Landscape architecture by Martin Schwanauer extends that sensibility outward, connecting the built environment to the land and ocean beyond. A custom pool mosaic by Mosaico of Miami adds a final layer of craft.

The result, in the words of listing agent Ariana Gaffoglio, is an estate where "architecture, landscape, infrastructure, and lifestyle now feel fully aligned with the caliber of its setting."

"Coastal Orange County occupies a uniquely strong position within the broader California luxury landscape. It offers many of the lifestyle benefits people once associated primarily with Los Angeles, but with greater privacy, less density, and a stronger sense of long-term livability. Compared to other ultra luxury coastal markets, there is also an increasing perception of stability here, both from a quality of life standpoint and from an ownership perspective.

Opportunities to own acreage of this scale directly on the bluff are extraordinarily limited and in many cases cannot be recreated under today’s development constraints. When land, views and architectural presence align at this level, the property begins to operate outside traditional real estate cycles. These are the types of estates that tend to be tightly held over time, particularly as global buyers continue to recognize Orange County as one of the most desirable coastal environments in the state."

The home has undergone approximately $11 million in renovations since its last sale. "The investment made since the previous sale was meaningful in scope, but more importantly it was intentional. The work extended beyond visual enhancements and focused on improving how the estate functions and how it feels to live in on a daily basis. Infrastructure, systems, landscape, and interior environments were all elevated with an emphasis on longevity, comfort, and a stronger connection to the surrounding coastal setting.

As a result, the home now offers a more cohesive and complete ownership experience. It feels quieter, more grounded and more aligned with what buyers expect at this level. From an investment standpoint, thoughtful improvements of this nature help preserve and strengthen the estate’s long-term relevance within the highest tier of Southern California real estate, ensuring that its quality remains consistent with the rarity of the land itself."

"This is best understood as a generational estate. It can function beautifully as a primary residence or as a secondary coastal retreat, particularly for owners whose business or tax residency may be based elsewhere. However, its deeper significance lies in its permanence and in the role it can play over decades of ownership. Properties of this rarity often become part of a family’s long term story. They provide a setting for gathering, continuity and shared experience while also serving as a foundational real estate holding within a broader portfolio strategy."

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