1892 Derby Dr Santa Ana, CA 92705

Set amongst towering native trees and adjacent to a truly breathtaking park, nature abounds at this Santa Barbara style home which offers simply everything today's savvy homebuyer is looking for. Dramatic living spaces with walls of glass, soaring ceilings, 4 oversized bedrooms plus a loft, expansive living rooms, wood-burning fireplace, formal dining room with arched window, finished concrete floors, updated kitchen & baths, fresh paint, recessed lighting, solar energy, elegant Spanish tile roof...and if you are looking for an open floor plan, this is the home for you! The Great Room features a Chef's kitchen complete with slab granite counters, hardwood cabinetry, an island with bar, walk-in pantry plus a HUGE sunny family room and informal dining space surrounded in windows which look out to beautiful grounds, romantic pergola-covered dining pavilion, cacti garden and drought tolerant shrubs & trees. Off the Great Room the “second master” is a rare find with sliding glass doors to a private covered patio and separate entrance. The sprawling lush 1/3 acre of land is professionally landscaped with a glamorous Ipe wood deck, dining pavilion with bougainvillea covered pergola - and there is still plenty of room for a future spa (deck was built to hold one) pool or lawn. Interior highlights include a Sunny loft which makes a great study, gym or playroom, two additional secondary bedrooms upstairs which share a full bath. Stepping into the Master Bedroom you will almost be "transported" to a luxury treehouse covered in windows which frame gorgeous views of California peppers and hills and finished with a high wood plank ceiling. The luxurious bath offers respite from the stress of the day with a soaking tub, sit-down vanity and mirrored walls which bring light and nature in even when you turn away from the serene views. This 4 bed plus loft, 3.5 bath, 3540 SF modern Mediterranean home is located in the highly sought-after neighborhood of Lemon Heights. Surrounded by not one but two parks. Through your own private gate lies Bent Tree Park with sand volleyball courts, a playground and expanses of shaded & sunny lawn areas often used for sports and social gatherings. Down the street is the 340 Acre Peter's Canyon Regional Park. With trails that meander through the neighborhood, award-winning schools and too many community amenities to mention, we invite you to come see this rare offering for yourself. But be prepared, as you won't want to leave!