The Pasternacks customize a Tuscan home for relaxed living and entertaining
Incredible views surround the prime location of Murray and Anne Pasternack’s custom home site in Covenant Hills. From the Pasternack’s entry, the hilltop location enjoys a panoramic ridgeline view beyond one of the neighborhood’s pocket parks to the Saddleback Mountains. Their west-facing backyard features an equally impressive vista that stretches from the tranquil rolling hills to the sparkling Pacific Ocean. These scenic views complement the Tuscanstyled home’s unique single-level floor plan, which is characterized by its distinctive open living spaces. “The first thing I told our architect was to eliminate the formal living room and dining room,” shares Anne. Architect, Steven Phillips complied, centering the home’s design around a spacious great room. Open living areas and a generously sized kitchen and nook flow from an expansive gourmet kitchen, which is anchored by a magnificent 17-foot long granite-topped island. Anne’s detailed vision
for the space is accented with personalized touches that allow the couple to entertain their guests in a relaxed environment. One prime example is the addition of a comfortable dining area, which can accommodate up to four people around one end of the centerpiece island. The couple also enjoys unwinding in the adjacent room, which showcases a floor-to-ceiling hand-laid stone fireplace with flat screen television mounted above the mantle. This sunny approximately 4,000 square foot home is the second custom home the Pasternacks have built. For their Covenant Hills retreat, they called upon many of the design professionals and building crafts people who assisted in the production of their first home. Their dream team includes contractors Hobson Construction, RK Morris (granite and tile work), Greg Klang of Victor’s Lighting (fans and lighting fixtures), and Bruce Nelson of Laminated Specialties (cabinetry), among others. Through these skilled and trusted professionals, the Pasternacks have incorporated features that reflect their character and personal taste, bringing their unique vision to life. The home’s interior includes four bedrooms, four bathrooms and powder room, with
two bedrooms configured as the couple’s respective office spaces. In addition to their master suite and luxurious bath area, the Pasternacks have an adjacent dressing room with personalized storage systems designed to accommodate the couple’s preferences. The home has also been appointed with custom built-in cabinetry and artful stained glass windows in keeping with the couple’s personal design scheme. To accommodate Murray’s love of gardening, the Pasternack’s landscape design, by Jim Pekarske, includes stonework planters for both vegetable and herb gardens. A variety of citrus trees, already bearing fruit, are planted around the property’s perimeter. The Pasternacks have everything in place to enjoy their home’s harvests as they entertain guests among the marvelous views for years to come. Homeowners value the incomparable lifestyle that Covenant Hills offers. Recognized as one of the most unique and exclusive family-oriented communities in southern Orange County, homeowners are drawn to Covenant Hills for its open space and natural beauty. This extraordinary environment for relaxed family living is exemplified in the community’s numerous
Covenant Hills Homeowners Bring Their Unique Vision To Life
parks, private recreation facilities, and hiking trails. Surrounded by more than 1,600 acres of pristine, protected ridgelines, many are surprised by how easily accessible Covenant Hill’s Ladera Ranch location is to Orange County’s beaches and shopping destinations. This combination of unparalleled lifestyle in such a panoramic setting is a true distinction of living in Covenant Hills at Ladera Ranch. Covenant Hills’ custom homes range in price from the mid $2 millions to the mid $3 millions, while the community’s custom home sites are available in limited release from the $500,000s to over $1 million. For more information, call the Custom Sales Gallery at 888.220.2303 or visit covenanthills.com. To reach Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch from the I-5 Freeway in south Orange County, exit Crown Valley Parkway and proceed east approximately 2.5 miles to Antonio Parkway. Turn right onto Antonio. Turn right onto Covenant Hills Drive and proceed to the East Gatehouse. Signage will direct you to the Custom Sales Gallery, which is located at 63 Bell Pasture Road, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694.
