Hot homes: 'Canoe on the lake … watch the deer'

Hot homes: 'Canoe on the lake ... watch the deer'

The estate, on 2.7 acres, is in the northern hills of San Juan Capistrano.

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A loggia with under-lit onyx countertops, a thatched palapa including a pizza oven, and a swimming pool with fire urns and a hidden waterslide give one of the largest homes on the market in San Juan Capistrano the feel of an island resort.

Set on 2.7 acres, the residence is in the Malaspina Ranch community in the citys northern hills. The 11,000-square foot, six-bedroom main house has venetian plaster walls, towering ceilings, two master suites, a home theater, and a formal office appointed in cherrywood, with coffered ceilings, a spiral staircase and loft.

The kitchen looks like something out of a showroom, with a massive island, La Cornue stove and Miele speed oven and speed steamer. The Sub-Zero refrigerator has a glass front.

A 2,500-square-foot guest house on the property boasts another distinct feature that kitchen has not merely a refrigerator, but a refrigerated room.

The estate at 30302 Malaspina Road, built in 2010, is on the market for $8.9 million.

Both the main and guest houses are covered by a solar power set-up that is owned, rather than leased, said the listing agent, Suzi Dailey of HOM Sothebys International Realty.

The estate has 19 flat-screen TVs, inside and out. The multilevel backyard includes a meditation area, an art barn for kids, trees growing apples, bananas, blueberries and figs, outdoor kitchens, and a firepit and seating area.

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Hot homes: 'Canoe on the lake ... watch the deer'