714-914-4996

21701 Montbury ,
Lake Forest, CA 92630

$2,500,000

Architect’s own home, equestrian zoned, amazing views to the ocean! Every inch of this home has been improved. This incredible residence is situated in the sought after, exclusive community of Montbury on the Hill, nestled in North Lake Forest. The community boasts wide streets, large lots surrounded by equestrian & hiking trails, & for your enjoyment, 4 community pickle ball courts & 2 tennis courts. Close to everything, yet you will feel like you are in the country! Come & sit on the front patio of this gorgeous home & enjoy the custom landscaping. Walk through the Dutch door entry into the great room. You will be amazed at the beauty, elegance, & warmth, enticing you to sit & stay awhile! Delight in the volume ceilings with custom beaming; two wood-burning fireplaces w/custom mantels; reading area & TV area; dining area illuminated by a beautiful Laura Lee chandelier; private side yard patio w/Eldorado Stone walls & the stunning beauty of the stone being carried through to the living area & to the backyard walls. The spacious great room is complimented with built-in cabinetry & 2 sets of paired French doors leading to the resort-style back yard. The bedroom/office situated off the great room is enhanced w/ custom beaming, built-in desks & bookcases, & an exercise area. The incredible kitchen is a chef’s delight w/ spacious Giallo Antico stone countertops, two stone sinks, two dishwashers, Viking side-by-side built-in refrigerator, Thermador double oven, Thermador 6-burner range-top with griddle, custom cabinetry, & pantry. White paneling provides elegance to the hallway, bathrooms, laundry room & bedrooms; built-in cabinetry throughout! The secondary bathroom is beautiful w/ white custom cabinetry, quartzite countertop w/ waterfall edge, & spacious shower w/ skylight. The secondary bedroom opens to a private patio & climb the ladder in this bedroom to a special ‘hang place.’ The main bedroom is one of beauty & perfect organization! The main bathroom boasts dual shower heads, soaking tub, white custom cabinetry & quartzite countertop w/ waterfall ends. The jaw dropping, resort-style backyard has incredible mountains, city lights, & sparkling ocean peek-a-boo views. A detached studio in the backyard was created by the Architect as his place for reflection & creative endeavors. The 3-car garage side yard area is perfect for your outdoor getaway items – a trailer, boat, or off-road vehicles. There is simply not enough space to describe this phenomenal home…

Basic Information

MLS #:
OC26030318

Price:
$2,500,000

Price
(per sq ft):
$1,071.00

Address:
21701 Montbury ,
Lake Forest, CA 92630

MLS Area:
LN - Lake Forest North

Subdivision:
Montbury On The Hill (MBY)

Property
Type:
Single Family Residence

Days on Market:
26

Status:
Pending

Bedrooms:
3

Bathrooms:
2

Full Baths:
2

Size (sq ft):
2,333 sq ft

Lot Size:
15,725 sq ft

Year Built:
1984

Sale Type:
Trust

Rooms in Home

Rooms:
Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Art Studio, Primary Suite, Laundry, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Loft, Office, Living Room, Walk-In Pantry, Family Room, Great Room, Entry, All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Walk-In Closet

Eating Area:
Breakfast Counter / Bar, In Living Room, In Family Room

Laundry:
Inside, Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Washer Included, Dryer Included

Entry Location:
Front

Interior Features

Fireplace:
Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Living Room, Family Room

Cooling:
Gas, Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s), High Efficiency

Heating:
Fireplace(s), Natural Gas, Forced Air, High Efficiency, Central

Floor:
Stone

Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, High Efficiency Water Heater, Electric Oven, Double Oven, Gas Oven, Convection Oven, Gas Cooktop, Water Purifier, Water Line to Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Water Softener, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Refrigerator, Disposal, 6 Burner Stove, Hot Water Circulator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Water Heater

Interior Features:
High Ceilings, Unfurnished, Wired for Sound, Phone System, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Stone Counters, Open Floorplan, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Block Walls, Wired for Data, Built-in Features, Wainscoting, Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Security:
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire and Smoke Detection System, Wired for Alarm System, Security Lights, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)

Accessibility:
None

Garage and Parking

Garage:
Attached

Garage:
3 Spaces

Carport:
0 Spaces

Parking:
Garage, See Remarks, Driveway Level, Paved, Garage - Single Door, Concrete, Driveway, Direct Garage Access, Garage - Two Door, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener

Home Owners Association

HOA Dues 1:
$200.00 / Monthly

HOA Dues 2:
$

HOA Amenities: 
Hiking Trails, Pickleball, Horse Trails, Tennis Court(s), Biking Trails

Utilities

Water:
Public

Utilities:
Natural Gas Connected,Sewer Connected,Cable Connected,Phone Connected,Electricity Connected,Water Connected

School Information

District:
Saddleback Valley Unified

Elementary:
LAKFOR

Middle:
SERINT

High:
ELTOR

Exterior Features

Pool:
In Ground, Permits, Waterfall, Private, Heated, Gunite, Gas Heat, Salt Water

Spa:
Permits, In Ground, Private, Heated

Patio:
Concrete, Patio Open, Stone, Patio, Slab

View:
Ocean, Mountain(s), City Lights, Park/Greenbelt, Hills, Panoramic

Construction:
Frame, Ducts Professionally Air-Sealed, Stucco, Blown-In Insulation, Drywall Walls

Foundation:
Permanent, Slab

Roof:
Fire Retardant, Concrete, Ridge Vents

Windows:
Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters, Drapes, Custom Covering, Skylight(s), Blinds, Low Emissivity Windows

Common Walls:
No Common Walls

Levels:
One

Lot Features:
Sprinklers Drip System, Sprinklers On Side, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Timer, Yard, Horse Property, Park Nearby, Horse Property Unimproved, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear, Near Public Transit, Sprinkler System, Front Yard, Back Yard, Sprinklers In Front, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Paved, Garden

Additional Information

County:
Orange

Senior Community:
No

Community Features:
Gutters, Curbs, Horse Trails, Biking, Hiking, Foothills, Street Lights, Storm Drains, Sidewalks, Suburban, Park

Other Structures:
Outbuilding

Structure Condition:
Building Permit, Additions/Alterations, Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled

Direction Faces:
East

Listed by:
Regency Real Estate Brokers , Linda Danahy , 01003668

Co-Listed:

Last
Updated:
3/18/2026 1:46 AM

21701 Montbury ,
Lake Forest, CA 92630