Bear Brand Ranch Estate Listed for Nearly $20 Million
The Bear Brand Ranch estate, formerly owned by the late Golden State Foods CEO Mark Wetterau, is now available in Laguna Niguel with a $19.995 million asking price. This spacious home was built in 1993 in a Spanish villa style and covers 11,716 square feet.
Home Features and Design
- Seven bedrooms and eleven bathrooms
- Two-story structure with views ranging from the Saddleback Mountains to the ocean
- Resort-style backyard spanning over three-quarters of an acre
- Backyard pool featuring a cascading waterfall surrounding a fully-appointed cabana with fireplace, bar, and lounge
Interior Highlights
Custom steel French doors open to a great room that combines dining and sitting areas. The living area includes a fireplace with a fieldstone surround and built-in bookcases. The eat-in kitchen offers extensive cabinet storage, hidden appliances, and a central island with seating.
“For intimate meals, there’s a separate dining room with coffered ceilings that leads to a private courtyard with a palm-filled atrium.”
Main Level Amenities
- Primary suite with a spa-like steam shower, soaking tub, and custom closets
- Guest retreat
- Formal office
- Fitness room
- Multiple entertainment spaces
Ownership and Updates
Mark Wetterau and his wife Virginia purchased the residence in February 1999 for $3.095 million and have since updated the property, according to records from PropertyShark.com.
Summary: The Bear Brand Ranch estate combines luxurious indoor and outdoor living in a Spanish villa-style home, reflecting years of thoughtful updates by its former owners and now offered at nearly $20 million.