714-914-4996

21701 Montbury ,
Lake Forest, CA 92630

$2,500,000

Architect’s own home, equestrian zoned, amazing views to the ocean! Every inch of this home has been improved. This incredible residence is situated in the sought after, exclusive community of Montbury on the Hill, nestled in North Lake Forest. The community boasts wide streets, large lots surrounded by equestrian & hiking trails, & for your enjoyment, 4 community pickle ball courts & 2 tennis courts. Close to everything, yet you will feel like you are in the country! Come & sit on the front patio of this gorgeous home & enjoy the custom landscaping. Walk through the Dutch door entry into the great room. You will be amazed at the beauty, elegance, & warmth, enticing you to sit & stay awhile! Delight in the volume ceilings with custom beaming; two wood-burning fireplaces w/custom mantles; reading area & TV area; dining area illuminated by a beautiful Laura Lee chandelier; private side yard patio w/Eldorado Stone walls & the stunning beauty of the stone being carried through to the living area & to the backyard walls. The spacious great room is complimented with built-in cabinetry & 2 sets of paired French doors leading to the resort-style back yard. The bedroom/office situated off the great room is enhanced w/ custom beaming, built-in desks & bookcases, & an exercise area. The incredible kitchen is a chef’s delight w/ spacious Giallo Antico stone countertops, two stone sinks, two dishwashers, Viking side by side built-in refrigerator, Thermador double oven, Thermador 6-burner range-top with griddle, custom cabinetry, & pantry. White paneling provides elegance to the hallway, bathrooms, laundry room & bedrooms, built-in cabinetry throughout! The secondary bathroom is beautiful w/ white custom cabinetry, quartzite countertop w/ waterfall edge, & spacious shower w/ skylight. The secondary bedroom opens to a private patio & climb the ladder in this bedroom to a special ‘hang place.’ The main bedroom is one of beauty & perfect organization! The main bathroom boasts dual shower heads, soaking tub, white custom cabinetry & quartzite countertop w/ waterfall ends. The jaw dropping, resort-style backyard has incredible mountains, city lights, & sparkling ocean peek-a-boo views. A detached studio in the backyard was created by the Architect as his place for reflection & creative endeavors. The 3-car garage side yard area is perfect for your outdoor getaway items – a trailer, boat, or off-road vehicles. There is simply not enough space to describe this phenomenal home…

Basic Information

MLS #:
OC26030318

Price:
$2,500,000

Price
(per sq ft):
$1,179.00

Address:
21701 Montbury ,
Lake Forest, CA 92630

MLS Area:
LN - Lake Forest North

Subdivision:
Montbury On The Hill (MBY)

Property
Type:
Single Family Residence

Days on Market:
0

Status:
Active

Bedrooms:
3

Bathrooms:
2

Full Baths:
2

Size (sq ft):
2,119 sq ft

Lot Size:
15,725 sq ft

Year Built:
1984

Sale Type:
Trust

Rooms in Home

Rooms:
All Bedrooms Down, Art Studio, Entry, Family Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Loft, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Office, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry

Eating Area:
Breakfast Counter / Bar, In Family Room, In Living Room

Laundry:
Dryer Included, Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Washer Hookup, Washer Included

Entry Location:
Front

Interior Features

Fireplace:
Family Room, Living Room, Gas Starter, Wood Burning

Cooling:
Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Gas, High Efficiency, Wall/Window Unit(s)

Heating:
Central, Electric, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, High Efficiency, Natural Gas

Floor:
Stone

Appliances:
6 Burner Stove, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, High Efficiency Water Heater, Hot Water Circulator, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Heater, Water Line to Refrigerator, Water Purifier, Water Softener

Interior Features:
Attic Fan, Beamed Ceilings, Block Walls, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Phone System, Pull Down Stairs to Attic, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Unfurnished, Wainscoting, Wired for Data, Wired for Sound

Security:
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire and Smoke Detection System, Security Lights, Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Wired for Alarm System

Accessibility:
None

Garage and Parking

Garage:
Attached

Garage:
3 Spaces

Carport:
0 Spaces

Parking:
Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Concrete, Paved, Driveway Level, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Single Door, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener, See Remarks

Home Owners Association

HOA Dues 1:
$200.00 / Monthly

HOA Dues 2:
$

HOA Amenities: 
Pickleball, Tennis Court(s), Biking Trails, Hiking Trails, Horse Trails

Utilities

Water:
Public

Utilities:
Cable Connected,Electricity Connected,Natural Gas Connected,Phone Connected,Sewer Connected,Water Connected

School Information

District:
Saddleback Valley Unified

Elementary:
LAKFOR

Middle:
SERINT

High:
ELTOR

Exterior Features

Pool:
Private, Gunite, Heated, Gas Heat, In Ground, Permits, Salt Water, Waterfall

Spa:
Private, Heated, In Ground, Permits

Patio:
Concrete, Patio, Patio Open, Slab, Stone

View:
City Lights, Hills, Mountain(s), Ocean, Panoramic, Park/Greenbelt

Construction:
Blown-In Insulation, Drywall Walls, Ducts Professionally Air-Sealed, Frame, Stucco

Foundation:
Permanent, Slab

Roof:
Concrete, Fire Retardant, Ridge Vents

Windows:
Blinds, Casement Windows, Custom Covering, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Low Emissivity Windows, Plantation Shutters, Skylight(s)

Common Walls:
No Common Walls

Levels:
One

Lot Features:
Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Horse Property, Horse Property Unimproved, Landscaped, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Rectangular Lot, Near Public Transit, Park Nearby, Paved, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Drip System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinklers Timer, Yard

Additional Information

County:
Orange

Senior Community:
No

Community Features:
Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Hiking, Gutters, Horse Trails, Park, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban

Other Structures:
Outbuilding

Structure Condition:
Additions/Alterations, Building Permit, Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled

Direction Faces:
East

Listed by:
Regency Real Estate Brokers , Linda Danahy , 01003668

Co-Listed:

Last
Updated:
2/11/2026 4:10 PM

21701 Montbury ,
Lake Forest, CA 92630