Welcome to an iconic custom built luxury estate offering breath-taking panoramic ocean views from all major rooms, showcasing whitewater, Catalina Island and stunning sunsets from both levels. Perched atop a serene cul-de-sac in the coveted guard gated Emerald Ridge community, just minutes away from five-star resorts Montage, Ritz Carlton and Waldorf Astoria, pristine beaches, golf courses and Dana Point Harbor. This residence was originally designed & built by developer Kathryn Thompson as her personal residence on a 14,400 sq ft private location that welcomes you through beautiful entry courtyard with fountain, limestone flooring and lush gardens leading to elegant double entry doors. Inside the foyer, a beautiful chandelier awaits you where the blue Pacific greets you from every angle. The main level is a sanctuary designed for relaxed living and grand entertaining. The great room features a sunken bar, high ceilings, an elegant fireplace, custom built-ins, floor to ceiling windows & doors that opens to a huge wrap-around deck with sweeping ocean views. A Spiral staircase leads to the exquisite backyard, complete with swimming pool and landscaped gardens. On main level other featured rooms are an ocean view living room with fireplace with an open floor plan that leads to an elegant dining room with access to private patio. The ocean view chef's kitchen has lots of built-ins & expansive pantry, 5 ovens including pizza oven, dining area and access to another outdoor patio with staircase down to pool area. There is also a main level bedroom suite that opens to front courtyard and the library or the 4th bedroom with fireplace and ample built-ins overlooking pristine beaches. On the lower level the stunning primary suite with a Lalique art decorated entry door features floor to ceiling windows with stunning ocean views along with French doors to access the beautiful backyard. This primary suite has awesome built-ins and huge oversized walk-in closet. The resort style Primary bath includes a steam shower, Dry sauna, soaking tub, yoga center with outdoor space to complete a great life style. The lower level also include another en-suite with ocean views and a central lanai foyer that leads to beautiful backyard. Other noteworthy features include the use of timeless imported Italian natural stones all throughout sprawling estate with 3 bay garage, solar panels, EV charger and so much more to enjoy the luxury and comfort of this remarkable estate.