Great your yard into tip top shape before listing your home for sale. Curb appeal is extremely important is selling your home. Keep the lawn mowed, if possible mow it diagonally, this helps to improve appearance. Keep garden beds well maintained and plant colorful blooming annuals to add a pop of color. Clean off decks, patios and terraces, as well. Set-up outdoor areas, that clearly show how you use the areas, so potential buyers are left wondering how to use the space.
The Claire Trevor School of the Arts is hosting a special performance of Puccini’s Suor Angelica at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. Performances will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 12th and 13th. Opera and music are written by Giacomo Puccini with the Libretto by Giovacchino. Forzano Darryl Taylor is the artistic director and Stephen Tucker is the conductor. This opera was originally performed in 1918 and tells the story of Sister Angelica; who is forced into a convent by her family after a scandal. This is the second in a group of three operas. This is a great way to enjoy Mother’s Day with your mom. Tickets are $25. The Saturday performance begins at 8pm and the Sunday performance begins at 2pm. Irvine Barclay Theatre is located at 4242 Campus Drive in Irvine. To purchase to tickets or for more information, see their website at: http://www.arts.uci.edu/event/puccini-suor-angelica.
Shady Canyon is group of three luxury developments which encompasses 800 acres and is surrounded by large amount of green space. There are approximately 1,000 residents in the three developments. Located at 52 Golden Eagle, this 7,400 square foot home is part of the Shady Canyon Custom community. This five bedroom, seven bathroom home was built in 2005. The kitchen features a farm style sink, double ovens, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar. The home has a home office, a bonus room and exercise room. There are views of the surrounding hillsides, canyons and city night lights. The home sits on a large 28,000 square foot piece of property. Outdoors, homeowners’ will enjoy relaxing by the swimming pool, spa, in the outdoor kitchen or around the outdoor built-in barbeque.
Located at 42 Pelican Point Drive, this 8,800 square foot home is part of the Pelican Point community in Pelican Hill. This four bedroom, six bathroom home was built in 2002. Attention to detail can be seen in the hand blown glass windows, trompe I oeil style paintings, and custom stone work. The home features a wine cellar, theater and subterranean five plus car garage. There are views of the Pacific Ocean, white water, Catalina Island, city night lights, the 12th hole of the Pelican Hill Golf Course and picture perfect evening sunsets. This home sits on a 13,000 square foot piece of property.