$3,995,000

Brimming with character and timeless Cape Cod charm, 9 Long Bay is the kind of home that immediately feels welcoming. Impeccably maintained and beautifully established, this coveted Balboa Plan 2 pairs gracious interiors with intimate outdoor spaces and an enviable location along one of One Ford Road’s quiet interior streets. A classic shingled exterior, mature landscaping, and inviting elevated front porch create a picture-perfect arrival and a wonderful place to linger over morning coffee or catch up with neighbors Inside, the home is warm and comfortable, with rich Chestnut wood floors, plantation shutters, and beautifully proportioned living spaces. A handsome fireplace anchors the living room, which opens naturally to the adjacent dining room for effortless entertaining. The spacious kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, a generous center island with seating, and an adjoining breakfast area overlooking the private courtyard. Upstairs, the serene primary suite features a tray ceiling and spacious bath with dual vanities and a soaking tub. Two additional en-suite bedrooms offer wonderful flexibility for family and guests, including an exceptionally generous rear bedroom with its own separate exterior staircase, a distinctive feature of this sought-after floor plan. At the heart of the home, a private interior courtyard creates an intimate outdoor retreat surrounded by mature landscaping—equally suited to al fresco dinners, quiet afternoons, or relaxed gatherings with friends. Throughout, 9 Long Bay has a wonderfully collected, cared-for quality that feels both elegant and completely at ease. Beyond the home, One Ford Road offers a lifestyle unlike any other in Newport Beach. Residents enjoy 24-hour guard-gated security, multiple pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, putting green, croquet lawn, basketball and volleyball courts, clubhouse, rose and meditation gardens, playgrounds, and the beloved Grand Paseo. Year-round neighborhood events, concerts, gatherings, and traditions foster an extraordinary sense of community, all just minutes from Fashion Island, world-class beaches, dining, shopping, and top-rated schools.