10505 Grove Oak, North Tustin 92705

About 10505 Grove Oak

Some houses try to imitate mid-century modern design. This one never had to. Built in 1965, the architecture here still feels intact — the kind of home where the original ideas were good enough that they never needed to be reinvented. The U-shaped layout wraps around a private courtyard anchored by a mature tree that instantly tells you this property has history, presence, and patience. Floor-to-ceiling glass lines the approach to the front door, creating that unmistakable indoor-outdoor feeling long before you even step inside. From the entry, a long window-lined corridor pulls you through the center of the home toward the living spaces beyond. On one side, the living room. On the other, the family room with original wood paneling and a double-sided wood-burning fireplace shared between the two spaces — a true architectural centerpiece from another era. The kitchen connects naturally to the family room while still preserving the character and separation that gives classic mid-century homes their warmth and rhythm. Outside, the backyard feels tucked away from the world. The hillside behind the home creates exceptional privacy with mature vegetation and direct adjacency to the Peters Canyon trail system just beyond. Morning hikes, mountain biking, trail runs, horseback riding, and evenings by the small lake at Peters Canyon are all part of daily life here. There’s even the potential to create direct trail access from the backyard for those who want it. A heated pool adds another layer to the setting — quiet afternoons, late summer evenings, friends over after a canyon ride. The layout is flexible in all the right ways. Four full bedrooms, three bathrooms, and two separate offices create options that are increasingly hard to find in a single-story home. One bedroom sits on its own wing beside an office, bathroom, and separate exterior entrance — ideal for guests, extended family, creative space, or a more private work-from-home setup. This isn’t a polished replica of mid-century modern style. It’s the real thing — preserved, functional, private, and deeply connected to its setting.

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