Along, tree-lined drive crosses over a private lake to reach this Italianate estate on a sprawling 12.5-acre lot in Newport Coast — the largest private-home parcel in the Orange County community.

Known as Villa del Lago, the three-story mansion commands attention with grand formal rooms featuring intricate ceilings, ironwork and gold-leaf details. Amenities such as a conservatory, a china/silver room and an indoor swimming pool further the palatial vibe.

The details Location: 1 Pelican Hill Road N., Newport Coast, 92657

Asking price: $55 million

Year built: 2014

House size: 17,000 square feet, eight bedrooms, 17 bathrooms

Lot size: 12.47 acres

Features: Conservatory; china/ silver room; screening room; lounge with bar and game room; indoor and outdoor pools; gym/ sauna; wine cave; guest/pool house; 1-acre lake; tennis court; stables and riding ring; organic garden; 14-car garage

About the area: In the 92657 ZIP Code, based on 12 sales, the median sales price in April was $3.258 million, according to CoreLogic, up 35.7% in price over the same month the previous year.

Agents: John Stanaland, (949) 689-9047, HÔM Sotheby’s International Realty

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