“Ocean’s 13 is because we’re 13 Old Ranch Road, so there’s the No. 13 and we’re also over 13 acres and we have amazing ocean views,” explains Gary Dinkin, who owns the property with his wife, Lindy Dinkin.

The homesite in Laguna Niguel, CA, dictated the type of house the couple would build in 2016. In an area filled with Tuscan and Mediterranean mansions, their choice is a standout.

“We were originally going to do something somewhat Mediterranean and somewhat modern. As we continued to look at it, I kept pulling toward modern,” Lindy says.

“I kept telling my husband, if we’re going to really invest in ourselves and do something from start to finish, why do something that’s been done a million times,” she continues. “Modern was a way we could truly express whatever came into our minds and really push the envelope.”

The end result is a 14,500-square-foot modern masterpiece where almost every room offers an incredible view.

“I go out and have coffee in the morning, and it’s just amazing. Any time I go into one of the rooms, it’s just so gorgeous. I get overwhelmed—even after this amount of time,” Lindy says.

“It’s not just about the ocean views,” Gary adds. “If you have a home that is just on the ocean, good luck at nighttime when you’re staring off into nothingness. We also have amazing city and mountain views, and in the nighttime, we get the spectacular lights. We have the best of everything.”

Modern touches begin the moment you step on the property with a colorful stainless-steel and glass gate that opens to a 500-foot driveway. At the front of the home, there are pivoting iron and glass entry doors.

“We went through three architects because no architect could figure out how to build this home with unobstructed views without having large columns supporting the substantial overhangs,” Gary explains. “The way that we did that was through cantilevers and using structural engineers and steel to help us to construct the home that we absolutely wanted.”

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All six bedrooms and 10 bathrooms offer up modern flair.

“This house was designed for fairly simple living, even though it’s a complex home with a lot of fantastic features,” Gary says.

Most of the central living spaces, including the entry, kitchen, and primary bedroom, are on the main floor. Guest rooms, a home theater, and a game room sit one level down.

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