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856 Cliff DR Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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Key Details
Sold Price $3,725,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,387 sqft
Price per Sqft $2,685
Subdivision North Laguna (Nl)
MLS Listing ID OC23072396
Sold Date 09/29/23
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Construction Status Turnkey
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1933
Lot Size 2,500 Sqft
Property Description
Available for the first time in over sixty years, this idyllic Laguna Beach cottage exemplifies the quintessential beach cottage lifestyle. Mere feet from the sandy beach of iconic Fisherman's Cove, with expansive ocean and coastline views, this three bedroom, two bath home was originally constructed in the '20s as a holiday place to enjoy local fishing. The exterior is clad in redwood siding and features a large brick patio with sit down white water ocean views as well as a private side yard which can be accessed from the main living area and one of two ground floor bedrooms. Inside, the main living area features a classic exposed beam ceiling and warmly greets occupants with a wood burning fireplace framed by floor to ceiling wood paneling and a mantle which was sourced from Edgar Allen Poe's childhood home in Richmond Virginia (c.1810) which earns this home it's moniker: "Raven House”. Original Knotty Pine “Laguna Paneling” and Douglas Fir flooring are carried throughout the home which has a completely updated electrical system, newer roof and plumbing replaced with copper supply and ABS lines, new central heater and 10'' of fiberglass batting insulation in the attic. An abundance of light enters the home through glass windows and doors which were assembled on site by carpenters and glaziers in the '20s & '30s. The kitchen houses a vintage steel Youngstown Kitchen sink and cabinet assembly which is original to the home, a walk-in pantry, Lindsay Lockerby Field hand-painted cabinets, and a dining nook with ocean views. The upstairs bedroom suite offers ocean views, a bathroom and can be accessed from inside the home or via a separate outside entrance. At one time, this suite featured a kitchenette and could be easily reconverted for additional living flexibility. A small one car garage & and driveway offer two off-street parking spaces. This beautifully restored and maintained cottage retains all of the charm of an original Laguna Beach cottage with subtle upgrades to the major systems and is an excellent candidate for the Mills Act which could offer an owner tremendous property tax savings. The Raven House presents a truly once in a generation opportunity.
Location
State CA
County Orange
Area Nl - North Laguna
Rooms
Main Level Bedrooms 2
Interior
Interior Features Breakfast Area, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Storage, Bedroom on Main Level, Primary Suite
Heating Central, Fireplace(s)
Cooling None
Flooring Carpet, Wood
Fireplaces Type Living Room
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Free-Standing Range, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Microwave
Laundry In Garage
Exterior
Exterior Feature Lighting
Parking Features Direct Access, Garage, Garage Faces Side
Garage Spaces 1.0
Garage Description 1.0
Fence Brick
Pool None
Community Features Curbs, Park, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Water Sports
Utilities Available Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
View Y/N Yes
View City Lights, Coastline, Park/Greenbelt, Ocean, Water
Roof Type Shingle
Accessibility Safe Emergency Egress from Home
Porch Rear Porch, Brick, Front Porch, Porch
Attached Garage Yes
Total Parking Spaces 2
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot, Sprinklers In Front, Sloped Up
Story 2
Entry Level Two
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Cottage, Traditional
Level or Stories Two
New Construction No
Construction Status Turnkey
Schools
School District Laguna Beach Unified
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 05315508
Acceptable Financing Submit
Listing Terms Submit
Financing Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Bought with Ryan Keller • Coldwell Banker Realty