Robin Friend

Seal Beach CA Home for Sale

If you have ever imagined "living the dream" one block from the sand between your toes, in a charming beach cottage, now is your chance! This adorable, single story bungalow boasts THREE bedrooms, each with an ample separation from the other, and TWO FULL baths in a practical floor plan. Park your car in the "alley-access" two-car garage, and walk to enjoy all that Old Town Seal Beach has to offer! The Pier, the surf, Main Street shopping and diningall a "world away" from the "hustle and bustle" of "city living," yet remarkably accessible to the 405, 22 and 605 freeways, plus 3 major airports! Newer vinyl windows and ceiling fans keep you cool in the summer, and the cozy, gas fireplace keeps you warm in the winter. You will be surprised by the amount of storage packed into this space, and don't miss the additional closet behind the "barn door"! The owners even found a way to incorporate a "home office/work space" between the kitchen and family room! For families with children, check out the award winning Los Alamitos School District. For frequent travelers, consider living here part of the year, and "swapping" houses wherever your imagination takes you!

Escondido CA Home for Sale

Near the end of a cul de sac, surrounded by horse farms and avocado groves, lies a single-level home on nearly 1/2 an acre! As you drive down this quiet street, you will see a large, circular driveway on your right with a house at the top. Feel free to park in the "over-sized, RV-height" carport, which lies next to the expansive, two-car garage, complete with workshop and 1/2 bath! As you enter the front door and foyer, to your left is the living room with vinyl windows, newly-installed laminate floors, and a gorgeous view! In front of you is an open space perfect for a dining table, home office, or kitchen expansion! The kitchen cabinetry is original, but the layout is quite functional. There is a breakfast bar, huge pantry, amazing skylight and view to the backyard that will make washing dishes a pleasure! Walk through the louvered door to an enclosed "sun room" that would make a perfect playroom, TV room, or "Fantasy Football League" viewing room, separated by a sliding glass door to the family room, where you will find a wet bar, complete with sink and refrigerator, and roaring fireplace for those cool winter evenings! Close to all of this is the laundry room and 1 bathroom with a wall of closets and storage cabinets! Bedroom 3 is in this part of the home, nicely separated from bedrooms 1 and 2, & second bathroom, where the tub was replaced with a large shower. Don't forget to visit the "artist studio" in the back yard, & imagine the possibilities for this building!

Fountain Valley CA Home for Sale

Fountain Park is close to "all things in the OC" AND convenient to those commuting to LA County! This is the perfect "starter home", "downsizing home" OR investment opportunity for parents with college students! Close to the "405 Freeway," but separated by "Mile Square Park" that boasts golfing, lakes, baseball, tennis, picnic areas & recreation just outside your door! This Town Home (deeded as a Single Family Residence), just received a "make-over" including new laminate flooring downstairs, new carpet upstairs, & fresh paint throughout. The upstairs bedrooms are filled with natural light, include mirrored wardrobe doors, and are separated by a full bath with "en suite" access. The downstairs "great room" includes a natural gas fireplace, a "wine bar" and powder room. The kitchen overlooks the ample-sized & partially-covered patio for entertaining, includes a "breakfast nook" AND the convenience of inside laundry! Oak cabinets were just painted a lovely grey tone, new lighting was installed, and there is a breakfast nook to enjoy your morning coffee! On the other side of your new patio is the "two car" garage that contains two work benches for "projects" or additional storage, and is conveniently located close to the security gate on Euclid Avenue for easy freeway access. This is truly one of the best interior locations in the complex!

Huntington Beach CA Home for Sale

A Town Home that comes with your Boat Dock! Stop Dreaming about living at the Beach! JUST DO IT! Remodeled - check! Furnished - check! Walk to the Beach - check! View of the Wetlands - check! Granite counters, stainless appliances, energy-saving windows -check! Private, entertaining patio - check! Two-car garage with storage - check! Skylights - check! Cruise your Duffy over to Captain Jack's for dinner - check! Daily sunsets - check! Enjoy the best of Surf City USA!

Huntington Beach CA Home for Sale

Extraordinary location in the heart of Huntington Beach! Park your car in the secure, gated garage and walk to everything Huntington Beach has to offer! Fine dining & shops in Pacific City & Main Street, the famous Huntington Beach Pier, neighborhood strolls through the coveted "numbered" streets, yet close proximity to John Wayne and LAX airports! "Plaza Almeria" is designed in the grande "European Village" tradition, where one can meander among the fountains, Hydrangeas and Bougainvillea. Few people know that this quiet "hideaway" exists! This private, corner location looks out over the expansive courtyard, complete with its grande fountain & fireplace! The property boasts a remodeled kitchen, 5-burner Wolf Range, Center Island & SS Appliances, Plantation shutters, crown molding, a private "lanai", ceiling fans, custom fixtures, and more! The Master Suite includes a "walk-in" closet, dual sinks, soaking tub and separate shower! Your guests will feel "at home" in the private, guest bedroom with "en suite" bath, separated from the Master Suite by a large, upstairs laundry room. At the top of the stairs, is a "retreat area" for reading or creating a functional "home office." The 2 deeded parking spaces flank one of 2 elevators in the most coveted locations in this entire garage; not to mention visitor parking for your guests plus an ample, private, locked storage area for beach toys!

Dana Point CA Home for Sale

Located in the coveted, "ocean-close" community of Monarch Bay Terrace on a quiet cul de sac is 23201 Mindanao Circle! This single level residence has been lovingly cared for by its current owner(s) since 1979. The home has been meticulously maintained and updated, and awaits its new owner(s)! Features of the property include three bedrooms, two baths, voluminous ceilings, hardwood flooring throughout, a remodeled kitchen and views of Saddleback Mountain. The HUGE backyard provides the perfect canvas for outdoor entertaining, a swimming pool, cabana or tennis court! The 2-car garage has direct entry into the home via an interior laundry room, and two "floor to ceiling" sliding glass doors flank the stone fireplace for hillside vistas!

Lake Forest CA for Rent

Lovely Pool Home with FOUR bedrooms in Foothill Ranch! Available July 1, 2018

Dana Point CA for Rent

Welcome to Chelsea Point! Surrounded by the "Monarch Beach Resort," the "Ritz Carlton," Dana Point Harbor and the Pacific Ocean! Fine dining, entertainment, water sports and "bluff top" views abound in this coastal enclave at Strand Beach! Come for the summer and stay for the year! Interior of home was recently repainted and is awaiting your arrival! Two master suites at opposite ends of the home upstairs provide complete privacy, with a smaller bedroom, perfect for a "home office," nursery or nanny between. Ample space for serious entertaining inside or out, plus an oversized two-car garage with lots of storage space. Outside shower for "beach-goers", and free, summertime transportation via the Laguna Beach and Dana Point trolleys!