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the epic grand opening which attractedmorethan 10,000 homeshoppers,now open and awaiting your discovery are the 12 brand new hillside neighborhoods at esencia, situated along some of the highest elevations of rancho Mission Viejo in scenic South orange County.
Terraced into west-facing hillsides which afford both coastal views and backcountry panoramas,the neighborhoods of esencia arepricedfromthe high $400s to over $1 million; and include eight neighborhoods for“all age” homebuyers and four “Gavilan” neighborhoods exclusive to the 55+ crowd. These 12 neighborhoods were presented by seven differenthomebuilders,including Meritage Homes, ryland Homes, Shea Homes, Standard Pacific Homes, TrIPointe Homes, Warmington residential, and William Lyon Homes.
Start your home search at the Visitor Center found at The Canyon House - an indoor/out eSenCIa
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door retreat featuring a covered open air great room, a spacious courtyard with fireplace, event lawn and the adjoining Canyon Coffee, a village coffee house proudly serving Peet’s coffees and teas. Just belowThe Canyon House is oak Canyon where hiking trails meander through stands of liveoaks.
now under cultivation adjacent toTheCanyonHouse is esencia farm,acommunityfarmwith a variety of in-ground row crops and fruit trees, raised planter beds,aharvest/preparation barn, chicken coop, and greenhouse. esencia farm is under the care of the rancho Mission Viejo Community farmer who oversees the crops and orchards, conducts farming classes and demonstrations, and hosts special farmto-table dinners and events for residents living on Theranch.
and, planned for throughout esencia are a series of open air rooms and retreats located within the village as well as
along its scenic edges. Looking out toward the rugged Chiquita ridgeline and its wide canyon is The outlook, now under construction and scheduled to open this winter for the exclusive use of Gavilan 55+ residents. The outlook will include a covered outdoor great room, a resortstyle lap pool with cabanas, afire pit, and an outdoor dining
area with barbeque grills. also opening this winter isThe South Plunge for all ranch residents.
The Plunge will include a pool, children’s water play area, event lawn, and an outdoor grilling and dining area. additional amenities planned for these unique esencia retreats include tent cabins, bocce ball courts, small eventand intimate gathering places,and so much more.
Plus, envisioned as esencia’s signature recreational and community-gathering place will be the view-oriented Hilltop Club with fitness center, swimming pool and spas, wading pool,
staffed eventbar,arcade,fire pits, barbeque pavilion, bocce courts, and expansiveevent lawn. additional facilities and amenities planned for esencia include The Pavilion multi-purpose building (with gymnasium, totlot, outdoor gathering “movie zone” space, and open play area with soccer field and softball backstop), afuturesports parkwith courts for tennis and pickleball, and even adog park with dog watering and washing stations,plus more.
anticipated to open for instruction by fall 2018 will be the new esencia K-8 school (part of the Capistrano Unified School district). and, approximately 50 acres of commercial space has been allocatedatesencia forsuch uses as retail shops and services, restaurants, professional and medical offices,and more.
esencia onTheranch is located just 2.3 miles from downtownSan Juan Capistrano and five miles from San Clemente and doheny State Beach, with easy access
provided to the employmentand retail centers of Ladera ranch, Mission Viejo, Irvine, rancho SantaMargaritaandotherorange County areas.
To reach the esencia model homes and the Visitors Center in The Canyon House, exit the I-5
over 10,000 people visited the model homes at last weekend’s grand opening celebration of esencia.
at ortega Highway and proceed inland to antonio Parkway. Turn left, thenrightatCow Camp road and follow the signs to esencia. TheVisitors Centerisopen daily at 10:00 am. for more information, call 949-768-1882 or visit www. ranchoMissionViejo.com.
