behind the gates of one ford road, 17 colonial drive encompasses 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, a blend of warm brick, stucco, and clay tile with plantation shutters throughout. a grand entry opens to a private office on the right and an elegant living room on the left, with a fireplace and french doors to the backyard. the living room leads into the kitchen, with a built-in desk, custom cabinetry, and windows out to the yard. the kitchen flows into a family and dining space anchored by a fireplace, with its own door to the outdoors. off the dining area, a downstairs bedroom suite offers a private bath and walk-in closet, ideal for guests or multigenerational living. a spiral staircase leads to the grand primary suite, which opens onto a private deck and has a spa-like bath with dual vanities, a freestanding tub, a large shower, and a walk-in closet. upstairs, another one of the bedrooms has its own en suite bath, while two additional bedrooms are connected by a jack and jill bath. the completely reimagined backyard is the heart of the home: beautifully manicured, with a sweeping lawn, a sculpted fire pit, and a full outdoor kitchen and wet bar with bbq and wine fridge, all set for effortless california entertaining. the yard looks over a quiet paseo, and the community clubhouse, fitness center, pools, and playground of one ford road’s resort-style amenities are close by. this is a rare opportunity to own in one of newport beach’s most desirable gated communities.
