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31678 Seacliff DR Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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Key Details
Sold Price $5,585,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,931 sqft
Price per Sqft $2,892
Subdivision South Laguna Bluffs (Slb)
MLS Listing ID LG22238655
Sold Date 05/15/23
Bedrooms 2
Half Baths 1
Three Quarter Bath 2
Condo Fees $900
Construction Status Building Permit,Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
HOA Fees $75/ann
HOA Y/N Yes
Year Built 1940
Lot Size 2,199 Sqft
Property Description
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.
Location
State CA
County Orange
Area Sl - South Laguna
Rooms
Other Rooms Second Garage
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Interior Features Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Balcony, Tray Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Tile Counters, Unfurnished, Wired for Data, Bar, Wired for Sound
Heating Central, Forced Air, High Efficiency, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Stone, Tile, Wood
Fireplaces Type Gas, Primary Bedroom
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, VentedExhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Exterior
Exterior Feature Awning(s), Lighting, Rain Gutters
Garage Door-Multi, Direct Access, Driveway Level, Door-Single, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Off Street, Side By Side, Storage
Garage Spaces 3.0
Garage Description 3.0
Fence Block, Excellent Condition, New Condition, Stone, Stucco Wall
Pool None
Community Features Storm Drain(s), Suburban, Park
Utilities Available Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Amenities Available Management
Waterfront Description Beach Access,Ocean Access,Ocean Side Of Freeway,Ocean Side Of Highway
View Y/N Yes
View Bluff, Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Mountain(s), Ocean, Panoramic, Water
Roof Type Asphalt,Tile
Accessibility Safe Emergency Egress from Home
Porch Deck, Front Porch, Open, Patio, Porch, Wood
Parking Type Door-Multi, Direct Access, Driveway Level, Door-Single, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Off Street, Side By Side, Storage
Attached Garage Yes
Total Parking Spaces 3
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Bluff, Cul-De-Sac, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Street Level
Story 3
Entry Level Three Or More
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Craftsman
Level or Stories Three Or More
Additional Building Second Garage
New Construction No
Construction Status Building Permit,Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
Schools
Elementary Schools El Morro
Middle Schools Thurston
High Schools Laguna Beach
School District Laguna Beach Unified
Others
HOA Name Sea Cliff Drive Association, Inc.
Senior Community No
Tax ID 65810113
Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Fire Sprinkler System,Smoke Detector(s)
Acceptable Financing Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
Listing Terms Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
Financing Cash
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Bought with Danielle Purcell • Team Laguna Inc
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