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The Oprah Show has taken you inside celebrities’ famous spaces, eco-friendly homes and some of the ugliest roo
ms in America. Now, Oprah’s cameras are going inside the Portabello Estate, the nation’
s third most expensive property.
Located in the heart of Newport Beach, California, this sprawl
ing estate has a price tag that’s almost as stunning as its oceanic architecture. Currently, this home is on the market for
$75 million!
Realtor John McMonigle says Portabello—which means “beautiful door” in Italian—isn’t just a house, it’s a feat of engineering. “There’s not a straight line in the whole thing,” he says.
The home’s design, which was inspired by a nautilus shell, uses rounded walls of glass, a two-story grotto and saltwater swimming pools to achieve the desired effect. “Everything here is about the ocean,” John says.
If you shell out $75 million for the Portabello Estate, you’ll get 30,000 square feet of space, eight bedrooms, 10 and a half baths and spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean from almost every room, John says.
Potential buyers also don’t have to worry about finding couches to fit along the curved walls…all the furniture is included with the house. “The furniture in this house has been meticulously designed and made to fit the size and scale of the house,” John says “If you pay your $75 million, you just bring your toothbrush and you move right in.”
High-tech gadgets also add to the “wow” factor. In one room, glass walls open up to an outdoor Jacuzzi with the press of a button. In the kitchen, you’ll find heated countertops, and in the executive office, you’ll find leather floors and custom woodwork.
“This is truly a trophy home…it’s a landmark,” John says.

“I think the beauty of this house is the artisanship that was used to embrace nature, but the best compliment that you can give any property is that when you’re here, you don’t want to leave.”
Imagine having the money and the imagination to recreate the street scene from your hometown…that’s exactly what Portabello’s original owner did! Inside the home, there’s a replica of a street from his hometown, Charleston, West Virginia.
Along memory lane, you’ll find the bowling alley designed after the alley where the owner played as a child—complete with two regulation lanes, a bar and shoe rental. Nearby, there’s an Art Deco movie theater called the Rialto, which has its own concession stand, 12 custom couches and motorized velvet drapes.
From the Rialto, it’s a short stroll to the Blossom Dairy Café, a small-scale diner where you can grab a milkshake after the movie. Then, it’s on to Kay’s Jewelers, the ideal place to display family heirlooms and precious jewelry.
“There are 30,000 square feet of fun!” John says.

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Overview
Real Estate Wars dives deep into the high-stakes world of Orange County real estate, a fiercely competitive arena where realty and reality clash.
At the heart of this turf battle is John McMonigle, who once sat atop the national real estate market as the undisputed king. Yet, adversity struck as the market plummeted, leading John into bankruptcy. Unyielding in spirit, John rebounded, assembling The McMonigle Team, an elite group of five driven agents with a singular vision: to reclaim the throne and eclipse The Relegance Group.
The Relegance Group, however, has its own roster of formidable agents, including the renowned “real estate queen” of Orange County, Jojo Romeo. She shares a storied history with John, transitioning from being his employee to an avid competitor determined to see Relegance rise to the pinnacle of the O.C. real estate scene.
In this volatile domain, 10 top-tier agents, extravagant clients, seven-figure deals, age-old rivalries, and the shared ambition to dominate the market ignite a firestorm of drama, strategy, and competition. When fortunes and reputations are on the line, the adage rings true: all is fair in real estate and war.
JEFF COLLINS, Orange County Register
May 28, 2006
R. DANIEL FOSTER, Los Angeles Times
Sept. 29, 2017
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Dive into an insightful profile of one of Orange County’s most distinguished real estate agents. This feature paints a vivid portrait of John McMonigle’s commitment to luxury real estate, detailing his journey, milestones, and his enduring passion for the craft.
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After facing challenges that would derail most, John McMonigle, often referred to as Newport’s ‘real estate king,’ has made a commendable comeback. This piece chronicles his rebound, emphasizing his tenacity and unparalleled skills in the luxury real estate market.
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