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Property Description
The Lyon Estate is a once-in-a-generation compound spanning 137 acres within Orange County’s prestigious, private and gated community of Coto de Caza. Built in 1986 by US Air Force Reserve Commander and real estate magnate Major General William Lyon and his wife Willa Dean Lyon, this stately 21,000 sqft Georgian. The estate has welcomed many distinguished guests, including President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan. This property commands breathtaking mountain views, balancing romantic, classical architecture with coastal California splendor. The Lyon Estates 3 level main residence encompasses 8 bedrooms, 11 baths and boasts meticulous design details at every turn, from its coffered wood ceilings and intricate crown moldings, to its ornate light fixtures, and walls of windows that frame gorgeous views of the grounds and views beyond. The long list of world-class features and amenities includes a private helipad, comprehensive equestrian facilities with a 10 stall barn and riding arena, a championship tennis court, a brick-clad lower-level wine cellar, and a playhouse outfitted with electricity and a TV. Three additional onsite guest houses provide ample space for hosting. One includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and a full kitchen, while the other 2 offer a single bedroom and a kitchenette. Manicured grounds present enchanting Italian villa-like gardens and seating areas alongside a resort-style pool, spa and a standalone pool house, which is complete with a dry sauna and dual bathrooms, each featuring changing rooms. A remarkable 23,679 sqft car museum comfortably accommod
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Property Details and Features
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Appliances & Equipment
- “Barbecue”
- “Refrigerator”
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Bathrooms
- 20 total bathrooms
- 15 full bathrooms
- 5 half bathrooms
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Bedrooms
- 12 total bedrooms
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Building
- Built in 1986
- Building area total: 47044
- 3 stories
- 3 stories total
- Living area: 47044
- Living area units: Sqft
- Building area units: Sqft
- Entry level: 1
- “Colonial”
- “Georgian”
- “Traditional”
- “No Common Walls”
- “3 Story”
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Community
- “Horse Trails”
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Cooling
- “Central Forced Air”
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Disclosures
- “Homeowners Association”
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Exterior Features
- Patio and porch features: “Brick”, “Covered”, “Patio Open”
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Fence
- “Wrought Iron”
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Fireplaces
- “FP in Dining Room”
- “FP in Living Room”
- “Gas”
- “Great Room”
- “Kitchen”
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Floors
- “Carpet”
- “Stone”
- “Wood”
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Garage
- 75 spaces
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Water Features
- Water source: “Public”
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Heating
- “Fireplace”
- “Forced Air Unit”
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Home Owner’s Association
- Amenities: “Biking Trails”, “Hiking Trails”, “Horse Trails”
- Fee: $353
- Fee frequency: Monthly
- Name: CZ Master Association
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Interior Features
- “Bar”
- “Beamed Ceilings”
- “Coffered Ceiling(s)”
- “Dumbwaiter”
- “Recessed Lighting”
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Laundry
- “Laundry Chute”
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Listing
- Listing ID: OC25090289
- List price: $125,000,000
- 132 days on market
- Listing contract date: 2025-05-31
- Special listing conditions: “Standard”
- “Cash”
- “Cash To New Loan”
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Lot
- 5,967,720 size sqft
- Size area: 137
- Size units: Sqft
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Parking
- Total: 75
- “Direct Garage Access”
- “Garage”
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Pool
- “Below Ground”
- “Diving Board”
- “Private”
- “Waterfall”
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Property
- Property subtype: Detached
- Property type: Residential
- “Mountains/Hills”
- “Trees/Woods”
- “Valley/Canyon”
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Roof
- “Slate”
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Security Features
- “Automatic Gate”
- “Gated Community”
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Sewer
- “Public Sewer”
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Spa
- “Heated”
- “Private Below Ground”
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Utilities
- “Cable Connected”
- “Water Connected”
