Staging is very important when selling a home during the winter season, with less focus on the outdoors, the indoors will be under more scrutiny. If the rooms need re-painting choose warm colors in ivory or caramel. Always put out a photo book of the home in other seasons, so potential buyers knows what the home and property look like throughout the year.
The Festival Ballet will be performing The Nutcracker Ballet throughout December ending on Christmas Eve, December 24th. This holiday classic is perfect for the whole family. Create holiday memories, carry on family traditions or start new traditions by attending this year’s Nutcracker. This year the artistic director, Salwa Rizkalla, has created vibrant costumes, colorful scenery and is delightfully bringing Tchaikovsky’s creation to life. December 20th through the 22nd, special guest performers will be Irina Dvorovenko, former American Ballet Theatre Principal and Maxim Beloserkovsky, former American Ballet Theatre Principal. December 23rd and 24th, the guest performers will be Tiler Peck from the New York City Ballet and Andrew Veyette from the New York City Ballet. For more information or to purchase tickets, see their website at: http://www.thebarclay.org/events-details.asp?n=explore-events&n1=view-events&n2=by-date&refId=9E3DE198-123B-4BF2-8814-072441694019.
Shady Canyon is a group of luxury neighborhoods situated in the Turtle Rock Village of the city of Irvine. Shady Canyon has three developments surrounding the Shady Canyon Golf Club. Located at 19 Spike Moss, this 10,000 square foot estate is part of the Shady Canyon Custom community. This six bedroom, eight bathroom home was built in 2010. Enter the home through a courtyard with a fountain and reclaimed stone from Greece and Cypress. Attention to detail can be seen in the European cabinets, handmade clay times and limestone fireplaces. The estate has views of the Saddleback Mountains, the nature preserve hills and the city night lights. This home sits on very large 33,000 square foot piece of property. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy the swimming pool. Cabana, two fire pits and a putting green. In addition, there is a five car garage with another four parking spots outdoors.
Located at 7 Telescope, this 4,800 square foot home is part of the Pelican Ridge Estates development in Pelican Hill. This four bedroom, four bathroom home was built in 1992. Attention to detail can be seen in the wrought-iron stair case, vaulted ceilings and custom windows. The gourmet kitchen features a center island and opens onto the family room. There are panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, the Newport Coast coastline, Newport Harbor and beautiful evening sunsets. This home sits on a large 11,000 square foot piece of property with a cul-de-sac setting. Outdoors, the yard is fully landscaped, has a spa and outdoor kitchen with a barbeque.