1227 Santiago Drive, in the real Dover Shores, is a perfect place to enjoy the Newport Beach lifestyle. Greeted by a large entry, you will find an exquisite formal living room complete with a custom, wood-burning fireplace. The living room flows nicely into the formal dining room which is perfect for holiday gatherings! The gourmet kitchen features solid wood cabinets, a Viking Range with downdraft in the island and stainless steel appliances, including two drawer dishwashers, microwave, convection ovens, a warming drawer, and a full-size Eurocave wine refrigerator. The great room with a custom fireplace flows nicely to the backyard for indoor\outdoor entertaining. Four Spacious bedrooms upstairs of which the master and two of the three other bedrooms boast an adjacent balcony for enjoying the lights of Fashion Island and cool ocean breezes. Master and secondary baths have been refreshed. Completing the home is the fabulous back yard on an oversized lot. The remodeled saltwater pool and spa are adorned with hand-cut marble tiles. Mature landscaping provides a private environment. An over-sized garage provides plenty of storage and the oversized driveway can park three to four cars. As a member of the Dover shores HOA, you will enjoy access to a host of social events such as summertime movies, potluck dinners, and holiday celebrations. Two private beaches offer picnic tables/umbrellas, a swimmers platform, beach volleyball court, and updated restroom facilities.