‘Promoting the OC’ Star Gio Helou Lists His Newport Seashore Childhood House for $15.8M

Netflix’s “Promoting the OC” star Gio Helou has simply listed his Newport Seashore, CA, household dwelling for $15,895,000.

Followers of the present will acknowledge the beautiful waterfront property, which was featured in a number of memorable episodes of Season 1 (on line casino night time, anybody?) and shall be seen as soon as once more in Season 2, to be launched later this 12 months.

The three,817-square-foot dwelling’s brilliant, open ground plan boasts glass partitions that open to front-row views of the bay.

A connoisseur chef’s kitchen affords customized cupboards, sand-hued counter tops, high-end home equipment, and a walk-in pantry. The close by front room has coffered ceilings and a gorgeous hearth with an ornate mantel.

‘100% bittersweet’

“This was my childhood dwelling, and with that comes lots of feelings which can be tied to promoting it,” says Helou, who can also be the property’s itemizing agent, with The Oppenheim Group. “It’s 100% bittersweet. It has been an emotional rollercoaster, taking down private pictures and exhibiting it to strangers appears surreal. There are lots of causes tied to creating the choice to promote it, nevertheless it’s time to say goodbye. We’re able to have the following household are available and make their very own reminiscences right here.”

‘Unimaginable’ location

The four-bedroom dwelling sits on Balboa Peninsula Level, simply steps from Wedge Seashore.

Different luxurious highlights all through the property embrace a below-ground wine cellar, an elevator, a second-floor front room with a balcony, and a two-car storage. The luxe, outside dwelling area additionally incorporates a lined deck with a built-in grill and fireplace pit.

“Its location subsequent to the mouth of the ocean on the bay is simply unbelievable,” Helou says. “It’s a stunning canvas of sailboats going by. There’s a non-public dock, so you possibly can leap on paddleboats and benefit from the water. If you happen to simply wish to take within the views, you possibly can head as much as the rooftop deck that’s fairly spectacular. Looking on the ocean from there’s unbelievable.”

How did the chance for the house to be featured on “Promoting the OC” come about?

“When the present was created, they requested the place we lived and will we please movie there,” Helou explains. “I stated it could be a privilege and an honor to have the home featured on the present. Now, the home has nearly grow to be its personal character. It’s not solely me who feels the sale is bittersweet, however all the castmates really feel the identical means.”

One en suite bed room is discovered on the primary ground, with two extra upstairs. A sprawling major bed room incorporates a balcony that spans the size of the sitting space, which has a hearth. The first toilet affords double vanities, two water closets, and an outsized bathe.

Helou says it’s troublesome to totally envision the house’s subsequent residents.

“It’s onerous to not kind of see one other model of your self dwelling there,” he says. “I need somebody who appreciates the house for what it’s. It will make an awesome major or trip dwelling. Its location is absolutely A-plus.”