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856 Cliff Drive
856 Cliff Drive
856 Cliff Drive
856 Cliff Drive
856 Cliff Drive
856 Cliff Drive
856 Cliff Drive
856 Cliff Drive
856 Cliff Drive
856 Cliff Drive
856 Cliff Drive
856 Cliff Drive
856 Cliff Drive
856 Cliff Drive
856 Cliff Drive
856 Cliff Drive
856 Cliff Drive
856 Cliff Drive
856 Cliff Drive
856 Cliff Drive
856 Cliff Drive
856 Cliff Drive
856 Cliff Drive
856 Cliff Drive
856 Cliff Drive
856 Cliff Drive
856 Cliff Drive
856 Cliff Drive
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$3,725,000

856 Cliff Drive

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,387 Sq.Ft.

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.

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Location

856 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Status

Sold

Property Amenities

Interior
Laundry room In Garage
Fireplace Living Room
Appliances Free-Standing Range, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Microwave
Flooring Carpet, Wood
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Other Interior Features High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Storage, Bedroom on Main Level, Primary Suite
Area & Lot
Lot Area 2,500 Sq.Ft.
Living area 1,387 Sq.Ft.
MLS® ID OC23072396
Year Built 1933
School District Laguna Beach Unified
View Description City Lights,Coastline,Park/Greenbelt,Ocean,Water
Architecture Styles Cottage, Traditional
Type Residential
Status Sold
Exterior
Stories 2
Pool None
Air conditioning None
Heat type Central, Fireplace(s)
Disability Features Safe Emergency Egress from Home
Water Source Public
Garage Space 1.0
Sewer Public Sewer
Other Exterior Features Lighting
Parking Direct Access, Garage, Garage Faces Side
Lot Features Corner Lot, Sprinklers In Front, Sloped Up
Roof Shingle
Utilities Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Finance
Sales Price $3,725,000

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