245 Crescent Bay Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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245 Crescent Bay Drive,Laguna Beach, CA 92651
$18,500,000
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 6,908 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: annie clougherty, michael johnson
Office: compass
MLS#:NP25183916
Source:San Diego MLS via CRMLS
Price summary
- Price:$18,500,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$2,678.05
About this home
Magnificently situated on the prized north-western point of Crescent Bay, Chateau du Soleil overlooks the glistening Pacific Ocean, the picturesque curve of Crescent Bay, and a view immortalized countless times in paintings and photographs. This is an extremely rare opportunity to own a legacy estate property with only four previous owners stretching back to the nineteenth century. Anchoring the estate is an expansive oceanfront lawn and gardens a unique feature rarely found in oceanfront estates along this coast. This generous space provides a special sense of serenity and offers a level of privacy uncommon in oceanfront living. Whether used for entertaining, relaxing or simply taking in the ever-changing light over the water or whale-watching, the space feels like your own private overlook park. The views from inside the home are epic - framed by towering two-story 'windows on the Pacific'. With substantial interior square footage and a forward location on the point, the home would be difficult (if not impossible) to replicate under todays coastal development restrictions. Currently configured as a four-bedroom home with an abundance of additional flexible-use rooms, the floor plan and size easily lend themselves to a variety of configurations depending on the new owners needs. Also unusual in oceanfront properties, this home has three oversized garage bays and driveway parking. For those unfamiliar with Laguna Beachs Crescent Bay, this stretch of sand is stunningly beautiful and never without something interesting to watch. Waves crash on the tide pools in endlessly int...
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Home facts
- Year built:1981
- Listing ID #:NP25183916
- Added:239 day(s) ago
- Updated:April 15, 2026 at 01:58 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:5
- Full bathrooms:5
- Flooring:Carpet, Wood
- Kitchen Description:6 Burner Stove, Barbecue, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Stove, Pantry, Refrigerator
- Living area:6,908 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Forced Air
- Heating:Forced Air Unit
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Tile/Clay
- Year built:1981
- Building area:6,908 sq. ft.
- Exterior Features:Terrace, Wrap Around
- Levels:3 Story
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$18,500,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$2,678.05
Features and amenities
- Appliances:6 Burner Stove, Barbecue, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Stove, Refrigerator
Parking
- Total parking spaces:3
- Parking description:Garage
- Garage spaces:3
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