23 Alexa Lane, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694$4,599,000

From its outstanding setting to its impressive list of amenities, this exquisite custom estate at Ladera Ranch’s guard-gated Covenant Hills collection is one of the finest homes within the entire community. With a commanding presence on an elevated homesite at the end of a cul-de-sac, the residence has only one direct neighbor and showcases picturesque views overlooking rolling hills and sparkling evening lights. Classic and stately, refined architecture graces the exterior, while interior spaces blend timeless elegance with contemporary flair. Approximately 7,100 square feet, the estate features an arched entry door, a two- story foyer with a dramatic ceiling crowned by arched dormer windows, a floating spiral staircase, and a massive living and dining room space anchored by a sleek fireplace at one end and oversized glass pocket doors that open to the sunny patio. See-through cabinetry accentuates the transition from dining room to kitchen, were chefs of all skill levels will appreciate a dual-height island with seating, quartz countertops, a built-in desk, a built-in cabinet-matched refrigerator, La Cornue range, Wolf Appliances, a built-in Dacor wine station, and a built-in Miele coffee center. A fireplace warms the open family room, where a brick accent wall, surround soun