Michael Franco, with MWA Compass Realty, has just represented the buyers in the purchasing the most expensive home in Orange County in 2023. Located at 1 Pelican Crest Drive, this 13,400 square foot estate is part of the Pelican Crest community. This seven-bedroom, ten-bathroom home was built in 2010 by architect and construction firm, Fari from Los Angeles. The home was updated in 2020 with imported onyx slab floors, Cristallo slab countertops, fabric walls, wood paneling and Venetian plaster walls. Enter the property through a private gate, the motor court passes a water fountain and ends at the port-cochere. Enter the main building through a two-story resort style foyer, flowing through to the formal living room and dining room, onto the executive and assistant offices, the primary and secondary prep kitchens, and the guest suites with kitchenettes. Other features include 13 seat cinema, 1,200 bottle wine cellar, games room, bar, gym, and massage room. The entire north wing is dedicated to the master suite with double bathrooms and closets, and large view deck. There is commercial elevator access to all three levels. The subterranean level is home to a seven-car garage. The estate has 220-degree views of the Pacific Ocean, white water, Catalina Island, Pelican Hill Golf Course, city night lights and beautiful sunsets. This home sits on nearly a three-quarter acre piece of pie shaped property. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a swimming pool, spa, an outdoor kitchen, cabanas with showers and bathrooms and a detached private guest casita. Pelican Crest is one of five communities that make-up the Pelican Hill development. Pelican Hill is in the Newport Coast section of Newport Beach. Pelican Crest is a 24-hour guard gated community with 158 customs homes. The home sold for $30.6 million on January 4th, this is a 32% decrease from the original asking price of the $45 million in July of 2021. The property was once owned by Herbalife Executive, Dolan Andry, who sold the mansion in 2017.