The Philharmonic Society of Orange County has announced that the 2011 Philharmonic House of Design, Maison de la Mer, benefiting The Philharmonic Society Youth Music Education Programs and sponsored by CALIFORNIA HOMES magazine will open March l, 2011.

Located in Newport Coast, this 10,820 square foot French inspired estate overlooks Newport Harbor and the beaches below. Reminiscent of an historic Provencal mansion, but with modern amenities, the home has a sweeping three story floating staircase, six bedrooms, including a separate guest casita, seven bathrooms, three powder rooms, a theatre, a chilled wine cellar with separate tasting room, pool, a 3,200 square foot subterranean ten car garage and more. Built by Haigh Builders, Inc. and designed by the architectural firm of C.R. Carney Architects, Inc., the home will be transformed by interior designers from Orange County and Los Angeles and will open to the public on March 1, 2011.

An impressive list of designers includes David Phoenix, Hal Swanson and Dan Ollis, Melinda Ritz, Randy Boyd, John Wooden, Gayle Lee, Bunny Sutherland, Frank Pitman, Eve Lowey, Joyce Byrd, Deirdre Eagles and Jeanine Veldhuis.

Bookings for corporate and other sponsored parties are being taken now.

For more information please call the Philharmonic Society of Orange County at 714.840.7542 or CALIFORNIA HOMES at 949.640.1484