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Oak Canyon. See what’ssprouting at esencia Farm. Sit for a spell at Brioso Park. Meet for lattes at Canyon Coffee. Or, just enjoy the yearround hillside views from the Canyon House - by the fireplace, overlooking the canyon, on the green, underneath the heritage oak, or through the doors of the barn - no matter the season or time of year.

this is what homeshoppers can enjoy today at the new village of esencia in scenic South Orange County where an array of hillside homes have recently debuted for sale and are priced from the high $400,000s to over $1 million. in one month since its “Big reveal” grand opening,75homeshavesoldat esencia, and with Heirloom the last neighborhood to open on november 14, 2015.

Situated atop some of the highest elevations of rancho Mission Viejo and now open for touring are the model homes for 11 different esencia

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neighborhoods, terraced into west-facing hillsides affording coastal views or backcountry panoramas. Opening later this month is the neighborhood of Heirloom by ryland Homes. Combined, this collection of 12 different neighborhoods at esencia also includes four “Gavilan” neighborhoods of primarily single-story homes exclusive to the 55+ crowd.

and, nowunder construction at esencia and slated to open this winterare twonew esencia amenities including the Outlook andthe South Plunge exclusive to “Gavilan” residents,the Outlook is down the street from three of esencia’s neighborhoods for the 55- plus crowd. Boasting views that look toward the rugged Chiquita ridgeline and its wide canyon, the Outlook is expected to include a covered outdoor great room, a resortstyle lap pool with cabanas, a fire pit, and an outdoor dining area with barbeque grills.

also opening this winter is the South Plunge for all ranch residents. the Plunge is slated to include a neighborhood pool, children’s water play area, event lawn, and an outdoor grilling and dining area.

and, already open at esencia is the Canyon House, home to the esencia Visitors Center and Canyon Coffee, a village coffees house proudly serving Peet’s coffees and teas. Found at the Canyon House is a secluded patio with comfortable couches facing an outdoor fireplace, plus an event lawn, a spacious courtyard with inviting seating underneath alarge heritage oak tree, the Studio multi-purpose space for activities, events and arts &crafts, as well as the spectacular Sunset Barn, an open air great room with lots of seating, aflat screen tV andalarge barn door that opens to reveal esencia’s incredible vistas.

under cultivation adjacent to the Canyon House is esencia Farm, a community farm

with a variety of row crops and fruit trees, raised planter beds, a harvest/preparation barn, chicken coop, and greenhouse. esencia Farm is the third farm installed on the ranch. each farm is under the care of the rancho Mission Viejo Community Farmer who oversees the crops and orchards, conducts communal farming classes and demonstrations,and hosts special farm-to-table dinners and events for residents living on the ranch.

and starting construction next year is esencia’s signature recreational and communitygathering place, the view-oriented Hilltop Club with fitness center, swimming pool and spas,wadingpool,staffed event bar, arcade, fire pits, barbeque pavilion, bocce courts, and

expansive event lawn. additional facilities and amenities planned for esencia include the

Pavilion multi-purpose building (with gymnasium, tot lot, outdoor gathering “movie zone”

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space, and open play area), as well as afuturesports parkwith athletic courts, and even a dog park with dog watering and washing stations,plus more.

Plus, residents of esencia also enjoy access to the amenities found at Sendero on the

ranch to learn more about esencia, visit www.ranchoMissionViejo.cpm. Or, come visit

the model homes at esencia and the Visitors Center in the Canyon House today. exit the i-5 at Ortega Highway and proceed inland to antonio Parkway. turn left, then right at CowCamp road and followthe signs to esencia. the Visitors Center is open daily at 10:00 am. For more information, call 949-768-1882.