Brandon Architects has designed this gorgeous Cape Cod-inspired home that is spread out over three levels, situated on Balboa Island, a harborside community in Newport Beach, California. Constructed by renowned Spinnaker Development, this home is nestled in a very desirable neighborhood. Encompassing 2,546 square feet, this beach home offers four bedrooms (one is located on the entry level) and three-and-a-half bathrooms. A beautifully appointed chef’s kitchen opens to the great room, featuring Calcutta marble countertops and a farmhouse-style sink. High-end appliances include a gourmet La Cornue stove.

Providing the ultimate in indoor-outdoor coastal living, the first-level features a central courtyard with slide-away pocket glass walls. The master bedroom retreat boasts cathedral ceilings and incredible bay views from the private balcony. Custom woodwork can be found throughout this fabulous home. Spacious upstairs bedrooms all have en-suite bathrooms.

DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT Brandon Architects BUILDER Spinnaker Development INTERIOR DESIGN Details a Design Firm

Above: The trim on the exterior is painted in Bright white WindsorONE S4SSE, while the shingles are a natural cedar finish that will turn a light grey over time. The accent roofs here a clad in natural standing seam copper panels. There are sliding doors that opens onto the front patio and French doors on the second floor balcony. Columns are wrapped with MDX, a smooth wood composite material. The house was built on a 30′ standard lot with 3′ setbacks. The home is approximately 24′ wide.

Above: The front porch features rock pavers and rattan chairs with a backdrop of slide away glass doors, creating the perfect space in which to watch the world go by. Porch is about 9 feet deep. Front door is a custom-made Dutch door. Entry hardware is from Emtek.

Above: Sliding doors were purchased through Associated Building Supply in Orange County. These are Jeld-Wen french sliders.

What We Love: This Cape Cod-inspired home offers sophistication and elegance throughout its stylish interiors. The design team did a fabulous job of creating warm and welcoming living spaces, both indoors and out. Reflecting the ultimate in coastal living, relaxing outdoor spaces provides the perfect place to spend time entertaining family and friends.

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Above: The living room is 18′ in length, 14′ in width with a 9′-9” ceiling height. The fireplace stone is limestone. Coffee table is from CFC.

Above: Window treatments are natural woven blinds with custom drapery and valances. The fabric was purchased and custom fabricated by Ashbrook & associates. Ceiling is a Windsor One tongue & groove planking with a lacquer paint finish.

Above: In the breakfast nook, the windows are Jeld-Wen windows with a 30-inch space in-between. The nook was designed within a 10′ x 5′ 6″ space. The fixture above the table is from Restoration Hardware.

Above: The kitchen island pendants are by a company called Elegant Lighting, called “Quincy”. Island countertop is a Caracus Blue Limestone, roughly 10-feet long. A Calacatta Classic marble slab backsplash features bookmatched slabs behind the range to give a “predator” look. A sub-zero refrigerator and freezer units has integrated paneling installed to match the kitchen cabinets. Light fixtures are from Visual Comfort.

Above: Sink faucet is made by Rohl. All the cabinetry for this project was custom-made by Manhattan Finish.

Above: The under cabinet lighting was built-in with LED tape lighting. Bar stools were purchased locally and custom upholstered in Darjeeling from Schumacher – color denim. It comes in 5 color-ways.

Above: Flooring is a custom finished French white oak engineered floor. This was done by Gaetano Hardwood Floors in Orange County.

Above: The pocketing doors pictured here are a custom-made Pacific Architectural Millwork (PAM) slide and seal system.

Above: Safavieh Castle Gardens Collection Hour Glass Light Aqua Ceramic Garden Stools can be found on Amazon.

Above: The Kentia Palms were planted as 24″ boxes. These will slowly grow over time, but can be maintained at an appropriate height.

Above: The water feature was designed by Spinnaker Development and custom-made with concrete, epoxy and seashells.

Above: The floors are wire brushed French white oak floor with a custom finish provided by Gaetano Flooring in Huntington Beach, CA. The Safavieh Ceramic Double Coin Outdoor Garden Stool can be found on Amazon.

Above: The barn doors are untreated reclaimed wood planking, custom fabricated by a local carpenter. Sliding barn doors and barn door hardware can be found on Signature Hardware.

Above: The focal wall in the shower is a 8×12″ decorative tile, the Megalos Santorini 186568 by Dune.

Above: Walls are Tongue&Groove wood siding.

Above: The master bedroom is 16’6″ x 13′ 6″. The Canopy Bed is from Restoration Hardware, while the bedside lamps are from Home Goods (similar can be found at Pottery Barn). Wall treatment is Phillip Jeffries grass cloth called “arrowroot”. Jeld-Wen premium collection aluminum clad windows and doors were used in this space.

Above: The dresser in the master bedroom is from Restoration Hardware #63190004 NATL.

Above: Sliding barn doors and barn door hardware can be found on Signature Hardware. Bathroom tile is a limestone material called “Benjamin Grey”.

Above: Closet is approximately 6′ x 8′.

Above: The master bathroom features a Victoria & Albert soaking tub, the Toulouse model.

Above: You can find garden stools on Ballard Designs and Kirklands.

Above: The family room of this Cape Cod-inspired home is approximately 10′ x 16′.

Above: On the rooftop deck is the Safavieh Dynasty Filigree Light Blue Garden Stool, Overstock.

Above: The roof deck boasts spectacular views of Fashion Island, amazing sunsets and the bay. The outdoor lantern lights on the exterior facade are the Bevolo copper lights.

PHOTOGRAPHER Bowman Group Photography