In the grand European tradition
Anyone already dreaming of a white Christmas may find it when the snow falls at this Big Bear estate.
Inspired by the grand manors along Lake Como in Italy, this mansion, which has 100 feet of lake frontage, is landscaped with trees and plants that change colors with the seasons. The lake and mountains can be seen even when taking a dip in the indoor pool and spa.
The house was completed in 2003 by its current owner in the old European country estate tradition; it has faux-finish painting, beveled wood floors, marble and granite counters.
The finishes and furnishings were custom-designed. This includes a bronze eagle statue on the lakefront lawn leading to the dock, which can house a 30-foot boat and two personal watercraft. All furnishings and a boat are included in the sale.
About this house: An Orange County entrepreneur built the two-story home with the goal of using it for entertaining. He then decided he didn’t want to drive from the community of Newport Coast to Big Bear.
Asking price: $5,995,000
Size: There are five bedrooms and 7 1/2 bathrooms in 9,038 square feet. The lot size is 24,851 square feet.
Features: The home has an eat-in kitchen, a library, a theater and a fireplace, and a bar in the pool area. The master suite has a fireplace, a sitting area, a wall of windows and a balcony. There are three guest suites, each with a different theme and each with a view of the lake.
Where: Pelican Point on Big Bear Lake’s northern shore.
Listing agent: Carrie Williams, the McMonigle Group/Coldwell Banker Previews International, (949) 642-6112.
To submit a candidate for Home of the Week, please send color interior and exterior photos on a CD with caption information and a detailed description of the house, including what makes the property unusual, to Ruth Ryon, Real Estate Section, Los Angeles Times, 202 W. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90012; or e-mail homeoftheweek@latimes.com.
