A Community Designed for Living Well.
The community offers a broad mix of housing types targeted toward a diverse range of future residents.
A hill town nestled into its natural context, Esencia embraces the arroyos and wilderness of its scenic setting.
Graceful terraced land forms, varying in width, maximize views and comprise the community framework.
Marrying open space and grading options helped balance cut and fill needs.
Planning area boundaries respond to intensive scientific and ecological studies.
A hilltop village road hugs the ridgeline and links neighborhood centers.
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The community offers a broad mix of housing types targeted toward a diverse range of future residents.
A hill town nestled into its natural context, Esencia embraces the arroyos and wilderness of its scenic setting.
Graceful terraced land forms, varying in width, maximize views and comprise the community framework.
Marrying open space and grading options helped balance cut and fill needs.
Planning area boundaries respond to intensive scientific and ecological studies.
A hilltop village road hugs the ridgeline and links neighborhood centers.
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DETAILS

LocationOrange County, California, United States
ClientRancho Mission Viejo, LLC
SERVICE:
Size865 acres

Esencia, a planned community in Rancho Mission Viejo, California, emphasizes health and well-being. This premium real estate development, which is integrated into a 17,000-acre open space preserve characterized by oak canyons, creeks and orchards, envisions wellness holistically. It offers residents extraordinary views, comprehensive access to nature, and a range of outdoor amenities including parks, a community farm, and a systems of trails and pathways.

Esencia attracts residents of all ages, resulting in a multi-generational community that provides wellness options for everyone. This unique hill town in Rancho Mission Viejo is integrated into its surrounding natural landforms, and reflects the area’s agricultural and ranching legacy. Couples, families, and adventurous empty-nesters coexist within a robust neighborhood connected by a network of ranch-themed social gathering spaces.

The recipient of PCBC’s “2018 Master Plan Community of the Year” and “Best Community Land Plan” Awards, Esencia offers all residents a sustainable, multi-layered vision of sustainable suburbs that offer a sense of truly sustainable community.

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