One of the core values of Surterre Properties® is building relationships into perpetuity. The story of 42 Pelican Point in Newport Coast is a true testament to that value. It has been exactly 13 years, 1 month, and 28 days since luxury housing specialist Spyro Kemble placed this unique property on the market—little did he realize how huge of a role it would play in both his daily life and real estate career.
The owner of the majestic villa located on the 12th green of the world-famous Pelican Hill Golf Course—an orthopedic surgeon, hall of fame medical inventor, and philanthropist—meticulously cared for 42 Pelican Point after its purchase in 2007 and traveled throughout Italy and France to secure authentic designer materials for the spectacular ocean-view estate. Now, in an all-cash, 17-day sale over a decade in the making, Spyro Kemble represented both the buyer and seller, overcoming unique obstacles to produce tremendous results.
Along the road to success, Kemble encountered buyers who loved the home’s location and style, but were searching for more space; on the flip side, he saw buyers who loved the location and size, but found the design too ornate. The 13-year journey saw not only an economic recession, but most recently a global pandemic.
In its years as an active listing, 42 Pelican Point entered escrow numerous times, but fell through for various reasons. Kemble knows the home’s length of time on the market is surprising; he admits, “People have babies born that become teenagers in 13 years.” However, Kemble needed to find just the right buyers for this inimitable estate. He persisted, never giving up on his goal and spending more hours than he can count painstakingly caring for the property and developing a lifelong relationship with the seller by keeping him informed every step of the way.
In the end, Kemble put his years of luxury real estate experience to good use as he identified the perfect buyers—a Los Angeles family who are looking forward to utilizing the property as a second home—making a quick close possible while staying favorable to both sides. The buyers are particularly elated at Kemble’s tireless performance in this sale; after working with many other real estate professionals, they found Kemble to be the only one who consistently went above and beyond for his clients. Finding this flawless buyer-seller pairing during such a turbulent time of low inventory and specialized needs proved to be the perfect combination.
42 Pelican Point is a European-style masterpiece that was created in just under four years and showcases interiors and furnishings by local designer Michael Amini. The architectural details, finishes, and building materials were imported from Italian and French artisans to invoke Baroque exuberance and grandeur. The entry immediately transports visitors to 16th century Europe, and the stunning master features a spa that opens onto a spacious veranda with surrounding views of the beautiful landscape. Modern amenities with meticulous and artfully designed mosaics, stonework, hand-blown glass windows, and trompe l’oeil-style paintings are found throughout the home and continue into the gourmet kitchen, plush theater, wine cellar, and subterranean five-plus-car garage. The sound of waves crashing on the accessible nearby beach and views of the 12th hole at the prestigious Pelican Hill Golf Course make this estate the epitome of coastal luxury.
Spyro Kemble is recognized as a luxury real estate innovator and thought leader. With a passion for life and a keen eye that appreciates the finer things, Kemble’s energy, quick wit, and relatability have created a platform for him in the public eye as a star of the Bravo series “Real Estate Wars.” A former president of the Newport Beach Association of REALTORS®, Kemble’s unwavering dedication has allowed him to flourish throughout the ebbs and flows of the market.
Over Kemble’s career, he has amassed more than a half billion dollars in total home sale transactions—an achievement that has led to him being a featured speaker at Inman Luxury Connect and a contributing writer to Inman and various other real estate publications. This year alone, Kemble has closed over $40 million in Newport Beach and the surrounding communities. In these unique times, he has also become OC’s go-to for buyers looking to secure second or vacation homes along the coast—the perfect solution for people whose travel plans have been put on hold due to the current health climate.
