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35 Calle Careyes ,
San Clemente, CA 92673

$3,949,000

Set behind the gates of Careyes on one of its largest and most coveted 1/3-acre lots, this Italian Riviera–inspired estate unfolds like a private European retreat tucked quietly into the hills of San Clemente. From the moment you arrive, there is a shift. The architecture feels storied and intentional, rooted in another era. Soaring wood-beamed ceilings rise above Richard Marshall hardwood floors with intricate mosaic inlays, while wrought iron detailing, arched passages, and precast stone fireplaces create depth and romance throughout. The expansive floor plan offers six bedrooms, five full baths and two half baths, including two detached casitas. The downstairs casita is appointed with a high-end TV surround sound system, ideal for theater-style entertaining, while the upper casita offers its own private living space for guests or multigenerational flexibility. Formal and informal spaces flow into a gourmet kitchen with professional-grade appliances and granite countertops, allowing the home to live as beautifully as it entertains. Interior rooms and garden areas were pre-wired for high-end sound, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor experience. Upstairs, the primary suite serves as a private sanctuary, opening to a double-doored balcony with peek-a-boo ocean views beyond the rolling fairways of the Fred Couples–designed championship golf course and adjacent natural preserve. Yet it is the grounds that truly set this property apart. The backyard unfolds in terraces of aged brick, a rare architectural landscape that evokes the romance of the Italian coast. Imported Italian planters frame the estate, while mature landscaping forms a living wall of privacy, enclosing the property in quiet seclusion. Strategically placed water features provide a constant, soothing soundtrack as birds move through the trees throughout the day. At the heart of the garden, a resort-caliber pool shimmers with imported Walker Zanger Italian tile, paired with a heated spa that spills gently into the pool in a continuous cascade. Sunlight moves across brick and water as the day unfolds, creating an atmosphere that is immersive, transportive, and remarkably serene. Every pathway, hedge, and terrace has been considered with intention. The outdoor experience is not an accessory to the home. It is its soul.

Basic Information

MLS #:
OC26045541

Price:
$3,949,000

Price
(per sq ft):
$746.00

Address:
35 Calle Careyes ,
San Clemente, CA 92673

MLS Area:
TL - Talega

Subdivision:
Careyes (CARY)

Property
Type:
Single Family Residence

Days on Market:
0

Status:
Active

Bedrooms:
6

Bathrooms:
7

Full Baths:
5

Size (sq ft):
5,287 sq ft

Lot Size:
14,549 sq ft

Year Built:
2004

Sale Type:
Standard

Rooms in Home

Rooms:
Formal Entry, Walk-In Closet, Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Pantry, Laundry, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Office, Kitchen, Great Room, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Family Room, Primary Suite, Retreat, Den, Primary Bathroom

Eating Area:
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room, Breakfast Nook

Laundry:
Inside, Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Washer Hookup

Entry Location:
entry

Interior Features

Fireplace:
Gas, Masonry, Living Room, Family Room

Cooling:
Dual, Central Air

Heating:
Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Central

Floor:
Carpet, Stone, Wood

Appliances:
6 Burner Stove, Disposal, Microwave, Warming Drawer, Refrigerator, Barbecue, Vented Exhaust Fan, Range Hood, Gas Range, Double Oven, Freezer, Dishwasher

Interior Features:
High Ceilings, Granite Counters, Wired for Sound, In-Law Floorplan, Pantry, Dry Bar, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Balcony, Built-in Features, Tandem, Two Story Ceilings

Security:
Fire Sprinkler System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire and Smoke Detection System, Smoke Detector(s), Gated Community, Automatic Gate

Accessibility:
36 Inch Or More Wide Halls, Doors - Swing In

Garage and Parking

Garage:
Attached

Garage:
4 Spaces

Carport:
0 Spaces

Parking:
Garage, Tandem Garage, Driveway - Brick, Direct Garage Access, Garage - Single Door, Built-In Storage, Driveway, Side by Side, Garage Door Opener

Home Owners Association

HOA Dues 1:
$331.00 / Monthly

HOA Dues 2:
$

HOA Amenities: 
Hiking Trails, Banquet Facilities, Picnic Area, Biking Trails, Tennis Court(s), Pickleball, Pool, Outdoor Cooking Area, Controlled Access, Clubhouse, Meeting Room, Card Room, Sport Court, Recreation Room, Playground

Utilities

Water:
Public

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

School Information

District:
Capistrano Unified

Elementary:
VIDEMA

Middle:
VIDEMA

High:
SANCLE

Exterior Features

Pool:
Association, Private, Heated

Spa:
Private, Heated

Patio:
Terrace, Brick, Patio Open, Patio, Wrap Around, Deck

View:
Ocean, Neighborhood, Hills, Canyon, Golf Course, Peek-A-Boo, Panoramic

Construction:

Foundation:

Roof:
Spanish Tile

Windows:
Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters, Casement Windows, Blinds, Low Emissivity Windows, Screens

Common Walls:
No Common Walls

Levels:
Two

Lot Features:
Rectangular Lot, Yard, On Golf Course, Park Nearby, Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Level with Street, Back Yard, Walkstreet, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Garden

Additional Information

County:
Orange

Senior Community:
No

Community Features:
Gutters, Curbs, Golf, Biking, Hiking, Foothills, Street Lights, Storm Drains, Preserve/Public Land, Sidewalks, Suburban, Park

Other Structures:
Guest House Attached

Structure Condition:
Turnkey

Direction Faces:

Listed by:
Inhabit Collective , Doug Echelberger , 01176379

Co-Listed:

Last
Updated:
3/4/2026 3:28 PM

35 Calle Careyes ,
San Clemente, CA 92673