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400 Ashton Drive
Laguna Beach CA, 92651
$11,995,000
$3,587.02 per sqft
Active
4 Beds
4 Baths
3,344 sqft
Residential
Built in 1925
Listed by Michael Johnson with Compass 949-207-3006
Coastal southern California has its share of special homes in special places. Rarely, though, does a property have the ability to transport and transform, to foster the sense of wonder that can add joy to everyday living. 400 Ashton Drive in Laguna Beach, situated on an estate-sized parcel of land above the sands of Victoria Beach, sparks the kind of joy that is only possible when a perfect beach-close location combines with a home that delights at every turn. Entering up the curving drive reveals terraced gardens and a marvelous towering home. Once the home of a renowned local artist, the grounds and the home itself have been rejuvenated and reinvented across years by the current owners. A stately rustic outdoor fireplace and living room invites conversation while the terrace above holds a substantial outdoor kitchen. The gardens beckon exploration - view terraces and quiet spots abound, a maturing fruit tree grove and installations by local artists share the spaces in a unique alchemy. But, it is once you get to the home itself where the full magic is revealed. The panoramic Pacific Ocean and coastline views are stunning, and the house is like no other - carefully preserving the architectural nods to its history, the owners have updated the home into a coastal masterpiece. The main level is wrapped with glass and expansive ocean view decks, and is finished magnificently... hitting the right mix of organic design and luxury. A main level bedroom opens to the rear gardens including raised planter boxes and, of course, a producing chicken coop. With a nod to the home's history, elements of the old home have been repurposed inside and out. The vast ocean views are not lost on the lower bedroom level. From the private primary suite, complete with wet room and copper soaking tub, to the guest suites, media area and wrap-around covered decks, the lower level of the home delivers the same 'wow' factor as the main level. Though the home feels worlds apart from any neighbors, it is just three blocks from the sand. Gated at the street, the estate has abundant parking behind the gate and off-street outside the gate. 400 Ashton Drive is a property to be savored and explored, a property that defies duplication in coastal real estate.
LG24054186
MLSⓇ ID
March 19, 2024
Listed
August 30, 2024
Updated
Map
400 Ashton Drive
Laguna Beach CA, 92651
Interior Features
Total Stories
2
Bedrooms
4
Total Bathrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
4
Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Living Room Deck Attached, Bedroom on Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances
6 Burner Stove, Barbecue, Dishwasher, Gas Oven
Laundry Description
Inside, Laundry Room
Floor Description
Wood
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Description
Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Central Air
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Central, Forced Air
Exterior/Building Features
Lot Size
0.76 Acres
Lot Features
Garden, Landscaped, Yard
Sewer
Public Sewer
School Information
School District
Laguna Beach Unified
High School
Laguna Beach
Elementary School
El Morro
Other Property Details
Area Name
LV - Laguna Village
Days on Market
147
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
1
Parking
Driveway, Off Street
Parking Total
6
View
Yes
View Description
Catalina, Coastline, Canyon, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
County
Orange
Water Source
Public
Pool
No
Pool Features
None
Listing Contact: 949-339-3659
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