Esencia
means --- the Environment. and that means astronomy nights, full flower
moon hikes, ramble on The reserve,and so much more!
When you purchase a new home at the South Orange County hillside village of Esencia on The ranch, you gain access to exclusive programs on the scenic habitat reserve called
The reserve at rancho Mission
Viejo, destinedtogrow to nearly 21,000 acres of protected open space set aside for ecological protection, scientific study, and educational enrichment.
The reserve lands surround Esencia, creating a wealth of natural resources and majestic vistas that frame the new neighborhoods now taking shape along hillsides. Throughout the year, ranch residents enjoy all sorts of special programs and adventures on The reserve -with each activity designed to foster an appreciation and sense of personal stewardship for the land that was once known as
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“the greatest of all the California ranchos.” and, as new neighborhoods and villages are crafted in areas already designated for development, more open space is added to The reserve so that it will ultimately become one of the largest habitat reserves in California (www.rMVreserve.org).
“Balancing open space preservation with community creation begins with a commitment to conservation and education,” said Nadine Corrigan, Vice President of Marketing for rancho Mission Viejo, master planner and developer of Esencia. “The rancho Mission Viejo family has owned this land since 1882. They understand the importance of taking care of the land. and now, the new homeowners of Esencia have the opportunity to become engaged with the land through exclusive programming in collaboration with The reserve at rancho Mission Viejo. It’s just another benefit of living at
the village of Esencia on the ranch.”
Now open at Esencia are a full range of eight “all age” neighborhoods and four “Gavilan” neighborhoods of primarily single story homes exclusive to the 55+ crowd. Priced from the high $400,000s to over $1 million, many of the homes currently available for purchase at Esencia are within neighborhoods perched along hillsides to offer coastal and backcountry panoramas.
Begin your Esencia home search at the Esencia Visitors Center, part of The Canyon house and right next door to Canyon Coffee, proudly serving Peet’s Coffees and Teas.
Explore all the special places at The Canyon house. hike Oak Canyon where trails meander through stands of live oaks and lead under the footbridge toward the entry to Esencia Farm, one of three community farms now open on The ranch. Stop by The South Plunge,where
you can cool off in a refreshing pool while the kids play at the splash park. Or, for Gavilan homebuyers (age 55-plus), check out The Outlook, aresortstyle refuge with a covered outdoor great room, lap pool with cabanas, fire pit, and outdoor dining area with barbeque grills.
and, make sure you ask about The hilltop Club, now under construction and envisioned as Esencia’s social and recreational heart, complete with a fitness center, swimming pool and spa with poolside cabanas, arcade, bar with lounge seating, outdoor barbeque/dining area, fire pit, bocce ball courts, and a large event lawn with an outdoor barbeque pavilion.
also planned is a large sports park with multiple athletic fields and courts as well as The Pavilion, a multi-purpose building with gymnasium, tot lot, outdoor gathering “movie zone” space, and open play area with soccer
field and softball backstop. Plus, opening soon is South Paw dog Park and several open air rooms and retreats located along its scenic edges.
and, anticipated to open for instruction by Fall 2018 at Esencia is the new Esencia K-8 school (part of the acclaimed Capistrano Unified School district).
In addition, as residents of the rancho Mission Viejo com munity,
Esencia homeowners also enjoy access to the clubhouses and amenities at Sendero, the first village to open on The ranch, as well as Sendero Farm, Gavilan Farm, and Sendero Field with its adventure playpark, practice field, and pickleball courts.
To learnmore and download driving directions, visit www. ranchoMissionViejo.com or call 949-768-1882.
