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40 Smithcliffs Road
Laguna Beach CA, 92651
$8,995,000
$1,002.79 per sqft
Sold
7 Beds
7 Baths
8,970 sqft
Residential
Built in 1996
Listed by Tim Smith with Coldwell Banker Realty 949-644-1600
The opportunity to own at Laguna Beach's exclusive 22-home Smithcliffs enclave is among the rarest along the Southern California coastline, placing this inimitable custom compound in a genuine league of its own. Sequestered behind the gates atop soaring oceanfront bluffs, the unparalleled French Normandy mansion features an expansive two-parcel corner location that cannot be duplicated as well as three structures including a main home with 5 bedrooms and 3-car attached garage; a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom detached guest house; and a secondary detached three-car garage crowned by a guest studio. Private patios, intimate terraces, lush lawns, and a grand pool and spa with waterfall rival nearby resorts in their beauty. The lavish detached guest house with separate entry offers an entertainment patio and an outdoor kitchen pavilion lends flair to large and small gatherings. Generous in size, the estate hosts an appropriately regal foyer that greets residents and guests with a double-height domed ceiling, circular staircase and inlaid mosaic tile. Formal rooms are opulent, including a living room with fireplace and an abundance of windows, and a large dining room with dry bar, wine cellar and French doors to the terrace. An office is adorned in rich wood wainscoting, and the main hall is gallery-sized, providing broad expanses for artwork. Truly exceptional, the family room and kitchen area is characterized by beamed ceilings, a built-in entertainment center with surround sound, five sets of French doors, a butler's pantry, walk-in pantry, granite countertops, furniture-caliber custom cabinetry, hammered copper farmhouse sink, a breakfast area, and top appliances including a built-in refrigerator and a Wolf range. Comfort and privacy is ensured for all thanks to five bedrooms and six baths in the main home, including a first-level suite, a bonus-room style suite, and a primary suite with balcony, vaulted ceiling, fireplace, two walk-in closets, a soaking tub and separate rain shower. Appreciated features continue with a secondary staircase, a blend of travertine, wood and designer carpet flooring, whole-house audio, lighted art niches, fabulous tile, and designer paint and wall treatments. Adding to the allure of the home are two driveways offering 6 uncovered spaces in addition to the 6 garage spaces. The Smithcliffs community presents beach access and is close to John Wayne Airport as well as Laguna's renowned collection of art galleries, restaurants and shops.
NP22111518
MLSⓇ ID
May 23, 2022
Listed
March 23, 2024
Updated
Map
40 Smithcliffs Road
Laguna Beach CA, 92651
Interior Features
Total Stories
2
Bedrooms
7 Beds
Bathrooms
7 Baths
Interior Features
Built-in Features, Balcony, Coffered Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Multiple Staircases, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom on Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Pantry, Wine Cellar, Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances
6 Burner Stove, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator
Laundry Description
Inside, Laundry Room
Floor Description
Carpet, Stone, Tile, Wood
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Description
Family Room, Primary Bedroom
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Central Air
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Central
Exterior/Building Features
Lot Size
0.52 Acres
Exterior Features
Barbecue, Lighting
Lot Features
Back Yard, Landscaped
Sewer
Public Sewer
School Information
School District
Laguna Beach Unified
High School
Laguna Beach
Elementary School
El Morro
Other Property Details
Area Name
NL - North Laguna
Days on Market
33
Association Fee
$1,000
Association Fee Frequency
Monthly
Association Amenities
Controlled Access, Management
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
6
Parking
Door-Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
Parking Total
12
View
No
View Description
None
County
Orange
Water Source
Public
Pool
Yes
Pool Features
In Ground, Private
Waterfront
Yes
Buyer Agency Compensation
2.5%
Listing Contact: 949-644-1600
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