Welcome to Stonegate
Stonegate is one of the newer development communities in The Irvine Company in north-central Irvine, California. The borders of Stonegate are quite well-defined, being marked by Portola Parkway to the north, Sand Canyon Avenue to the east, Irvine Boulevard to the south, and Jeffrey Road to the west.
Stonegate - Irvine, California Area Information
Stonegate’s western boundary is also traced by the Jeffrey Open Space Trail, which connects to the Hicks Canyon Trail and southward towards Oak Creek Golf Club and Cypress Village.
Stonegate’s neighbors are similarly planned and designed communities in north Irvine, including
Northwood and The Groves (northwest),
Orchard Hills (north),
Woodbury (south-southwest), and East Stonegate (east).
Route 133, the Eastern Transport Corridor toll road runs past East Stonegate, a short distance from Stonegate proper, and the I-5 runs west to east a few minutes to the south of Stonegate. These two main routes connect Stonegate quickly and conveniently to locations around Orange County, including Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, and Costa Mesa.
John Wayne Airport is approximately 15 minutes from central Stonegate, and
central Newport Beach is around 30 minutes away.
Stonegate itself consists of a number of densely organized residential enclaves, distributed around 8 parks, and Stonegate Elementary School situated in the center of the community.
Stonegate Real Estate
The Stonegate community consists of a number of smaller tracts and neighborhoods, like Mendocino, Santa Clara, Santa Maria, Saratoga, Sausalito, Cambria, San Mateo, San Marcos and Maricopa.
Within these neighborhoods there is a mix of home and property types, from condos, to townhomes, detached single-family homes, and apartments.
The largest homes in Stonegate extend just over 4,000 square feet in size, while the most compact residences are around 1,400 square feet in size. The homes adopt a range of Mediterranean and Spanish-Revival design elements, incorporating details from Santa Barbara, Italianate, and Mission architectural styles.
Some common features and accents visible on Stonegate homes are the plane window braces, exterior shutters, tile roofs, small balconies, wrought iron ornaments, arched doors, arcades, and courtyards.
Interiors fit the overall aesthetic well, complementing with muted colors, cooling open floor plans, and a host of convenient and luxurious fittings.
For most homes, a private courtyard or patio is the extent of the outdoor space, as the Stonegate community tends to favor community fun and activities. As such, each enclave has access to its own community center with pool and play areas for kids.
Things to Do In & Around Stonegate
As mentioned, Stonegate has an abundance of community facilities and amenities. Throughout the community there are parks, community centers, and recreation areas, like:
There are also community areas and pools integrated with the apartment home complexes in Stonegate.
The premier park in Stonegate is certainly Stonegate Park (as the name suggests). This facility has two basketball courts, two tennis courts, a beach volleyball court, a large play area, and a ballpark, all adjacent to the excellent Stonegate Elementary School.
For even more entertainment, as well as shopping and services, the Woodbury Town Center Shopping Mall is only a few minutes south of Stonegate. This shopping plaza is home to numerous places to eat, convenient stores, a bank, and more.
