Deidre Woollard served as the lead editor on Luxist.com for…
Settled on an enchanting cul-de-sac in the Laguna Hills, California neighborhood of Nellie Gail Ranch, this English Tudor mansion presents grand living spaces, upgraded luxury, and an undeniable touch of magic. Once a cattle ranch, the neighborhood is now an equestrian community with miles of riding trails.
From classic outdoor lights to a world-famous rendering of Mickey Mouse artfully centered in stained glass, the custom estate was designed by one of the original Mouseketeers.
Today, it blends a hint of storybook style with a virtually endless list of today’s in-demand appointments in a floorplan of approx. 7,267 square feet.
The home has formal living and dining rooms with gleaming stone floors.
A great room features an octagonal pub-inspired wet bar.
The home has five bedrooms including one on the main level.
Travertine and wood floors, extensive wood paneling, custom millwork, furniture-caliber built-in cabinetry, coffered ceilings, elegant carpet, leaded-glass windows, bay windows, and numerous French doors create a bright and open ambiance throughout.
An exceptionally upgraded kitchen features an oversized island, nook, granite countertops, walk-in pantry, built-in desk, and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances.
The lavish master suite is home to a versatile sitting room, sun deck, two walk-in closets and a sauna.
Scenic hill and city-light views complement a homesite of approx. 14,960 sq ft that hosts a Mickey Mouse-inspired pool with swim-up bar, spa, built-in BBQ, and a motorcourt. This home is listed for $2.995 million with Bradley Feldman of Douglas Elliman.
Deidre Woollard served as the lead editor on Luxist.com for six years writing about real estate, auctions, jewelry and luxury goods. Her love for luxury real estate led her to work at realtor.com and two of the top real estate brokerages in Los Angeles as well as doing publicity for properties around the world.