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 owne
MLS #
CRNP25183916
MLS Source
California Regional MLS
Days on Site
4
Bedrooms
Primary Suite/Retreat
Kitchen
Other, Pantry
Appliances
Built-in BBQ Grill, Dishwasher, Other, Oven - Double, Oven - Gas, Oven Range - Built-In, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
Dining Room
Formal Dining Room
Family Room
Other
Fireplace
Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Laundry
In Laundry Room, Other
Cooling
Central Forced Air
Heating
Forced Air
Roof
Tile
Pool
None
Garage/Parking
Garage, Garage: 3 Car(s)
Elementary District
Laguna Beach Unified
High School District
Laguna Beach Unified
HOA Fee
$0
Listing Agent
Annie Clougherty
Compass
License #: 01716801
Phone: –
Co-Listing Agent
Michael Johnson
Compass
License #: 01429647
Phone: (949) 207-3735
245 Crescent Bay Drive is a Single Family Residence in Laguna Beach, CA 92651. This 6,908 square foot property sits on a 0.295 Acres Lot and features 4 bedrooms & 5 full bathrooms. It is currently priced at $19,995,000 and was built in 1981.
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