A one-of-a-kind property in Newport Coast! No fire lane in front of this home. The first floor is approximately 2400 square feet. Positioned on a large lot on Observatory, this is an exceptional home located in the exclusive guard-gated community of Pacific Ridge, 3 Observatory is posited to impress at every turn. This stunning residence, highly upgraded throughout, has smart home features, additional celling mounted speakers, recessed lights through the home and an impeccable grand foyer and formal living room with soaring ceilings and numerous sets of French doors provide for seamless indoor/ outdoor living. The backyard offers privacy, tranquility, and an extensive authentic flagstone patio is a dream come true for entertaining. Main level highlights include: beautiful engineered hardwood flooring, an elegant dining room, a private library/ home gym, a 3-car garage, a gourmet kitchen with a huge center island, a built-in coffee maker, abundant cabinetry, a custom built-in cabinets hutch with pull out drawers in the hallway, a Sub-Zero under counter wine storage unit, upgraded Wolf gas range with oven. Three additional bedrooms are upstairs including the master suite which has a vaulted ceiling, Dural closets and a gorgeous limestone façade bath. The upstairs loft can easily be converted into a 5th bedroom if needed. Renown Crystal Cove state park for hiking and biking trails. Shopping at the Fashion Island, and more are all at your fingertips!