Located oceanfront on the Balboa Peninsula, this home exemplifies Newport’s beach living. With idyllic sweeping ocean views from the main level and the master and secondary bedroom upstairs, this custom home rests on one of the most open and private stretches of beach area on the peninsula. With 36’ of frontage, the home’s front patio runs the entire length of the house and offers dramatic views of Catalina Island and 180 degree views up and down the coastline. The open floorplan encompasses spacious living with walls of windows focusing on the view. The kitchen opens up to the private family room, where multiple French Doors lead to the backyard patio with private spa and built-in BBQ. Breakfast in bed from your master suite just took on a new level as you count the dolphins at play in the waves out your window. Situated in a quiet pride of ownership block on the boardwalk between the Balboa and Newport piers and originally built in 1931 but customized throughout the years, one can move right in or take this prime location and re-build or add on to the existing home. This sale comes with approved plans to build a 4,000 square foot luxury home that will offer sweeping ocean views from the rooftop deck and an elevator. Visualize yourself living steps from the sands of Newport Beach, casually strolling along the boardwalk, and entertaining your friends and family from your beachfront patio, you truly can’t beat this incredible Southern California home.