Staging is now including outdoor spaces as well as indoor areas. Interest in outdoor living areas is on the increase. Buyers are looking for seating areas, dining areas, fire pits, grilling or barbeque areas and water features. Use throw pillows and cushions to make a space cozy. Give a fountain some extra color by planting flowers by it.
The 12th Annual Crystal Cove Alliance Gala is happening on Saturday, September 27th, 2014. The event will be held at The Resort at Pelican Hill, in Newport Beach. This year’s theme is Back to the Beach. There will be an opportunity drawing, to win a three night stay in Cottage #14, the “South Beach Suite,” on Crystal Cove Beach. In addition, the evening will begin with a silent auction and hors d’oeuvres at the Montage, Laguna Beach. The evening will continue with dinner at The Resort at Pelican Hill and includes a live auction, entertainment and dancing. The event begins at 5:30pm. To purchase tickets or learn more about the Crystal Cove Alliance, see their website at: http://www.crystalcovebeachcottages.com/gala/.
Crystal Cove is part of Newport Coast. Crystal Cove is home to the Crystal Cove State Park, which contains over 400 acres of bluffs, 2,400 acres of canyons, 18 miles of trails and a 1,400 acre Marine Park. The Crystal Cove Historical District is home to 48 historical cottages, built in the 1920’s and 1930’s. Located at 14 Cliffhouse Bluff, this 4,000 square foot home is part of the Oceana neighborhood. This four bedroom, five bathroom home has a beautiful greenbelt property offering great privacy. The large open plan kitchen and great room are terrific for entertaining. The views from this home include the Pacific Ocean, whitewater, Catalina Island, city night lights and gorgeous sunsets. Outdoors home owners will enjoy two covered loggias, a water feature, two outdoor fireplaces and entry courtyard. Crystal Cove residents have access to a recreation center with a full gym, pools, basketball and tennis courts. There is also private gate access to the Crystal Cove State Beach. Students in the Oceana neighborhood attend schools in the Laguna Beach Unified School District, specifically El Morro Elementary School, Thurston Middle School and Laguna Beach High School.