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31678 Seacliff Drive

Laguna Beach CA, 92651

$5,585,000


$2,892.28 per sqft

Sold

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,931 sqft

Residential

Built in 1940

Listed by Albert Rogers with Opus Real Estate, Inc. 949-701-2000

This newly reconstructed historic Laguna Beach Craftsman cottage once owned by Old Hollywood actor Charlie Chaplin represents one of the finest examples of high-quality handcraftsmanship, paying homage to the home's original architectural design. Built on an elevated parcel adjacent to its oceanfront neighbor, this home features rare commanding, ocean-close, panoramic ocean views--from Palos Verdes Peninsula up-coast, out to Catalina Island, and to Three Arch Bay down-coast. Only a very small proportion of ocean-close Laguna Beach homes (estimated at only 3%) offers both up- and down-coast views from well within the home. This home's 3-story structure (garages on the ground level and main- and upper-levels on floors 2 and 3) provides mesmerizing ocean views from both main- and upper-levels. In addition, the home's SW orientation provides the best protection from the wind, heat, and glare off the ocean while offering the ideal ocean view centered on Catalina Island. Rare direct deeded access to Table Rock Beach below via private gated stairs--only 30' away. With some of the original studs preserved so as to retain grandfathered benefits, this home is otherwise newly constructed and modernized, including new foundation; steel I-beams; custom sapele mahogany woodwork thru-out; white oak floors; custom-made doors, window frames, baseboards, and heat registers; remote-controlled blinds pocketed in the ceilings; custom mahogany garage doors; drystack hand-cut exterior stonework; custom copper gutters/pipes; Dekton porcelain; Bertazzoni kitchen appliances; and Meile washer and dryer. The main-level comprises: Living Room, Dining Area, Kitchen, Downstairs Primary Bedroom with En Suite Bathroom, Powder Room, Laundry Room, and Outdoor Deck. The upper-level features 360 degrees of soaring ocean and mountain views, and includes a second Primary Bedroom with En Suite Bathroom; spacious second Living Room with Fireplace; Wet Bar; Ocean-Facing Balcony; and additional Outdoor Deck. This level could serve as secondary entertainment space or alternatively as an exclusive primary suite separate from the rest of the house. Rare 3-car side-by-side garage spaces wired for EVs, and parking for up to 6 cars. Quiet cul de sac with traffic signal onto PCH. Easy access in and out of Laguna. Walk to local restaurants. This caliber of design, new construction, and execution rarely comes available with such dramatic ocean-close views. Come enjoy the quintessential Laguna Beach lifestyle.

LG22238655

MLS ID

November 8, 2022

Listed

March 23, 2024

Updated

Map

31678 Seacliff Drive
Laguna Beach CA, 92651

Interior Features

Total Stories

3


Bedrooms

2 Beds


Bathrooms

2 Baths


Interior Features

Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Balcony, Tray Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Tile Counters, Unfurnished, Wired for Data, Bar, Wired for Sound, Bedroom on Main Level, Entrance Foyer


Appliances

Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer


Laundry Description

Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room


Floor Description

Stone, Tile, Wood


Fireplace

Yes


Fireplace Description

Gas, Primary Bedroom


Cooling

No


Cooling Description

None


Heating

Yes


Heating Description

Central, Forced Air, High Efficiency, Natural Gas

Exterior/Building Features

Lot Size

0.05 Acres


Exterior Features

Awning(s), Lighting, Rain Gutters


Lot Features

Bluff, Cul-De-Sac, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Street Level


Architectual Style

Craftsman


Roof

Asphalt, Tile


Sewer

Public Sewer

School Information

School District

Laguna Beach Unified


High School

Laguna Beach


Elementary School

El Morro

Other Property Details

Area Name

SL - South Laguna


Days on Market

106


Association Fee

$900


Association Amenities

Management


Garage

Yes


Garage Spaces

3


Parking

Door-Multi, Direct Access, Driveway Level, Door-Single, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Off Street, Side By Side, Storage


Parking Total

3


View

Yes


View Description

Bluff, Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Mountain(s), Ocean, Panoramic, Water


County

Orange


Water Source

Public


Pool

No


Pool Features

None


Waterfront

Yes


Buyer Agency Compensation

4%

Listing History

Date

Event

Price

5/16/2023

Price Change

$5,585,000

-2%

5/16/2023

Sold

$5,585,000

Listing Contact: 949-701-2000 

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