About 23 Watercress
This magnificent French-inspired custom residence in Shady Canyon showcases uncompromising quality on a desirable, nearly one-acre private lot with beautiful hillside views. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac street, the estate offers approximately 8,233 sq ft with 5 bedrooms and 5 and 2-half baths. The residence’s European interiors create an elegant yet casual space to relax or entertain, with soaring ceilings and large, expansive rooms which seamlessly flow to the inviting and private exterior spaces. The expansive grounds offer a fabulous refuge for year-round entertaining with a large sparkling pool and spa, covered cabana with fireplace, sheltered dining areas, sprawling lawn, barbecue station, and pristine rolling hillside views. High quality finishes and modern amenities abound from custom lighting, stone and woodwork throughout the wonderful layout featuring an expansive kitchen with professional grade appliances with adjacent family room, bar, wine room, office, and of course the grand formal spaces- living and dining rooms. Shady Canyon offers two guard-gates, a private golf course and country club, hiking and biking trails, and award-winning Irvine Unified schools.
Features of 23 Watercress
| MLS® # | NP26143132 |
|---|---|
| Price | $35,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 7.00 |
| Full Baths | 5 |
| Half Baths | 2 |
| Square Footage | 8,233 |
| Acres | 0.90 |
| Year Built | 2008 |
| Type | Residential Lease |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 23 Watercress |
|---|---|
| Area | SH - Shady Canyon |
| Subdivision | Shady Canyon Custom (SHDC) |
| City | Irvine |
| County | Orange |
| Zip Code | 92603 |
Amenities
| Amenities | Barbecue, Clubhouse, Guard, Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Sport Court, Tennis Court(s) |
|---|---|
| Utilities | Association Dues, Gardener, Pool |
| Parking Spaces | 4 |
| Parking | Direct Access, Driveway, Garage |
| # of Garages | 4 |
| Garages | Direct Access, Driveway, Garage |
| View | Hills |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | Yes |
| Pool | Private, Association |
Interior
| Interior Features | Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Pantry, Primary Suite, Beamed Ceilings, Bedroom on Main Level, Entrance Foyer |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Double Oven, Gas Range, Range Hood, SixBurnerStove |
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Has Basement | No |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| Fireplaces | Family Room, Living Room, Dining Room, Outside, Primary Bedroom |
| # of Stories | 2 |
| Stories | Two |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Barbecue |
|---|---|
| Lot Description | Cul-De-Sac, Lawn |
School Information
| District | Irvine Unified |
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Additional Information
| Date Listed | July 6th, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 11 |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
| Leased Land | Fee |
| Senior Community | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
Listing Details
| Agent | Jacqueline Thompson |
|---|---|
| Office | Coldwell Banker Realty |