October 2, 2024

Best of Orange County 2024

Rancho Mission Viejo Voted #1 New Home Community in Orange County Four Years in a Row from 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024.
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October 2, 2024

Best of Orange County 2024

Rancho Mission Viejo Voted #1 New Home Community in Orange County Four Years in a Row from 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024.
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Rancho Mission Viejo Recognizes 10-Year Anniversary

It’s been 10 years since residents and families first began moving into the village of Sendero, the initial community built in the 23,000 acres that comprises Rancho Mission Viejo.

April 20, 2016

A Million Reasons To Sell At Esencia.

To date, all 12 of our neighborhood builders have shared over $900,000 with real estate professionals for home sales at Esencia—and that’s just the beginning. There are a variety of homesites in distinctive neighborhoods for sale, including quick move-in homes, single-level homes for Gavilán™ 55+ clients, and homes with panoramic views to the coast, with a variety of sizes, floorplans, and…
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April 19, 2016

The Fluid Nature of Esencia Style

The architectural style and details of Esencia draw upon the natural terrain of the surrounding landscape—including the creekbeds, rivers, and ocean nearby. There is power and grace. Fluidity. In the home, water brings calming relaxation to your space. Fountains, drawn baths, a cleansing splash on your skin, for instance.
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April 19, 2016

Gavilán™ Neighborhood Spotlight: Avocet

Avocet features 2-3 bedroom, 2-3 bathroom, courtyard-style homes in Adobe Ranch, Ranch, and California Bungalow architectural styles. And once inside, you’ll enjoy the open, airy feel of the floorplans. Your kitchen, dining area, and great room flow together with a standard covered outdoor area we call the Ranch Room.
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April 19, 2016

Neighborhood Spotlight: Cirrus by Meritage Homes

For a beautiful blend of sophisticated style and rustic allure, check out the Cirrus neighborhood. Offered in a variety of fresh and contemporary architectural styles, these homes complement the land’s natural color palette and relaxed outdoor vibe.
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April 13, 2016

Esencia Farm Featured in USA Today’s Green Living Magazine

There’s nothing like plucking a fresh tomato from the vine and popping it into your mouth. The sweet and earthy taste is delicious, but when you have the additional satisfaction of growing it, well—that’s a deeply nourishing experience you can’t buy from a store. It’s a time-honored way of life for some, and a fun hobby for others. With the growing popularity of farm-to-table culinary experiences…
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March 15, 2016

Gavilán™ Neighborhood Spotlight: Alondra

The joy of relaxed living. The well-dressed architectural detailing. The freedom to enjoy activities, just a short walk away. This is Alondra by Shea Homes, a collection of 2-3 bedroom, 2.5-3 bath homes in Gavilan™, our 55+ neighborhood. Three single-family detached home plans offer a spacious Great Room flowing into the kitchen and dining area, 2-car garage, and outdoor living space—along with…
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February 19, 2016

200 Homes Sold at Esencia in Just Four Months

Home sales soar at inter-generational “agrihood” on California’s largest new community.
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February 10, 2016

Aria by TRI Pointe Homes: Where Rustic Ranch Living Meets Contemporary Beauty

Modern living among the rolling hillsides of a historic ranch—that’s what the thoughtfully designed homes at Aria offer. With its intimate living space and proximity to major amenities, Aria is a good choice for an active, low-maintenance lifestyle.
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February 4, 2016

Aurora by William Lyon Homes: Americana Meets Modern Living

Aurora presents new 2-3 bedroom townhomes in an elevated location surrounded by Esencia’s backcountry and coastal views. Five modern, roomy designs offer comfortable interiors and a host of beautiful amenities.
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December 11, 2015

Farm-to-Community

Agriculture is an integral part of Rancho Mission Viejo’s long and rich history. Today, Rancho Mission Viejo is a historic cattle ranch with grazing cattle and bountiful produce harvests. So it was only fitting to continue this time-honored tradition at Esencia and Sendero by integrating community farms within each village. The concept of incorporating communal farming into urban life is…
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November 20, 2015

The Orange County Register Visits Our ‘Agrihood’

If you are a reader of the Orange County Register, you might have seen an article about our residents farming on The Ranch. Take a look at this beautiful Rancho Mission Viejo family above who had an opportunity to show the OC Register what they love about having a community farm right outside their front door. At Rancho Mission Viejo, agriculture has always been a part of our land’s history, and…
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November 4, 2015

Esencia Style

Esencia design character springs from two sources – its elevated, hillside setting, refreshed by nearby coastal breezes; and its agrarian history which today consists of acres of lemon and avocado orchards, along with our own community farm. Together, they both suggest a light, airy farmhouse-inspired approach to both architecture and décor, interpreted for Southern California and adapted for…
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Rancho Mission Viejo, CA 92694
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