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245 Crescent Bay Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

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$19,995,000

4 beds • 5 baths • 6,908 sqft

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APR for 30 years

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  • Single Family Detached
    Property type

  • Newly Listed
    Time on Century 21

  • $2,894.47
    Price per square foot

  • 41-50 Years Old
    Age

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Magnificently situated on the prized north-western point of Crescent Bay, Chateau du Soleil overlooks the glistening Pacific Ocean, the picturesque curve of Crescent Bay, and a view immortalized countless times in paintings and photographs. This is an extremely rare opportunity to own a legacy estate property with only four previous owners stretching back to the nineteenth century. Anchoring the estate is an expansive oceanfront lawn and gardens a unique feature rarely found in oceanfront estates along this coast. This generous space provides a special sense of serenity and offers a level of privacy uncommon in oceanfront living. Whether used for entertaining, relaxing or simply taking in the ever-changing light over the water or whale-watching, the space feels like your own private overlook park. The views from inside the home are epic - framed by towering two-story 'windows on the Pacific'. With substantial interior square footage and a forward location on the point, the home would be difficult (if not impossible) to replicate under today s coastal development restrictions. Currently configured as a four-bedroom home with an abundance of additional flexible-use rooms, the floor plan and size easily lend themselves to a variety of configurations depending on the new owner s needs. Also unusual in oceanfront properties, this home has three oversized garage bays and driveway parking. For those unfamiliar with Laguna Beach s Crescent Bay, this stretch of sand is stunningly beautiful and never without something interesting to watch. Waves crash on the tide pools in endlessly interesting patterns, pelicans fly by at eye level as they head back to their nests, colorful umbrellas dot the sand, and the local marine mammal rescue uses this beach to release the seals and sea lions they ve nursed back to health. It is considered one of the most picturesque spots on the California coast and inspired the artist pilgrimage to the area that established Laguna Beach before the 20th century. Crescent Bay Drive and even this property counts among its owners and residents many of the notable families whose names are still known to this day Heisler, McKnight, and Florence Pancho Barnes. Chateau du Soleil, 245 Crescent Bay Drive, is a singular offering. Spectacular locale, stunning setting, and the required existing building envelope to satisfy dreams. Rare are estate opportunities like this.
MLS# NP25183916

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Property Features

  • Age
    41-50 Years Old
  • Amenities
    Disabled Access, Elevator
  • Appliances
    Barbeque or Grill, Cooktop, Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Oven - Double, Oven - Gas, Range, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Architecture Style
    Other
  • Floor Covering
    Carpet, Wood
  • Heating System
    Forced Air
  • Roof Type
    Tile
  • Rooms
    Bonus Room, Den, Family Room, Game Room, Kitchen, Living Room
  • View Type
    Bluff, City, Ocean, Panorama, Water

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† Based on a 30-year fixed rate of 3.38% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Interest rates are also subject to credit and property approval based on secondary market guidelines. The rates shown are based on average rates for our best qualified customers. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.

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