30 N Portola, Laguna Beach

$4,995,000

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2 Beds
1 Bath
875 Sqft
.09 Acre
1 Garage

Enchanting storybook cottage and the perfect summer escape in Three Arch Bay! Enter through the private courtyard gate to the most exquisite, bespoke single-level cottage. Quiet location on the ocean side of PCH with close proximity to the private beach access and TAB's numerous amenities. Truly a rare offering for this level of incredible beauty, sophistication, luxury and refinement in this highly sought-after gated seaside community. Completed in 2020, the 2-year “down to the studs” major remodel transformed the vintage timeworn beach house to a magnificent residence with 180-degree ocean, full Catalina Island, breathtaking sunsets and north coast views as the backdrop. This jewel currently appears in a 10-page feature in Traditional Home magazine (Spring 2023), celebrating the petite beach cottage’s return to its circa 1930s glamorous roots while maintaining all the original charm. Every surface and system inside and outside the property is new—with the exception of the original hardwood floors, vaulted wood ceiling, and wood burning fireplace—as envisioned by the famed Designer for her Laguna Beach sanctuary. The cottage lives large with vaulted beamed ceilings and matte white custom milled wood-clad walls with cleverly hidden display/storage cabinets. The gorgeous living room highlights a bespoke hand-carved wood mantle surround and marble hearth fireplace and opens to the panoramic view deck and lush backyard garden. A well-appointed kitchen features a luxe Lacanche 5-burner gas range and is adjacent to the sunny breakfast/bistro room looking out to the aromatic garden courtyard. The sublime formal dining room hides a secret green lacquered "speakeasy" bar. Extensive transformation features: New exterior, insulation, roof, electrical, plumbing (complete Pex re-piping, “always hot” tankless system, kitchen water purifier), HVAC, custom windows/doors/gates, lighting, Ipe deck and new railing, fixtures, hardware, faucets, hinges, custom shades, landscaping, irrigation, EV port & much more. A stunning collection of materials and hardware is showcased throughout with one-of-a-kind custom-made finishes, numerous antique fixtures collected, and flooring reclaimed from European villages such as 18th century French Buget cobbles & 17th century Belgian Brick—all personally created, curated or resourced by the Designer. The home’s elevated perch above the oceanfront street below frames coastal vistas from nearly every room. (Features list & video available.)

Essential Information

MLS® #
LG23031180
Price
$4,995,000
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1.00
Square Footage
875
Acres
0.09
Year Built
1936
Type
Residential
Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Custom, Cottage
Status
Active

Community Information

Address
30 N Portola
Area
SL - South Laguna
Subdivision
Three Arch Bay (TAB)
City
Laguna Beach
County
Orange
State
CA
Zip Code
92651

Amenities

Parking Spaces
2
# of Garages
1
Pool
None

Amenities

Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Sport Court, Fire Pit, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Security, Tennis Court(s), Guard, Management, Meeting/Banquet/Party Room, Meeting Room

Parking

Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Permit Required

Garages

Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Permit Required

View

City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Water, Catalina, Courtyard

Waterfront

Ocean Access, Beach Access, Ocean Side Of Highway

Interior

Interior
Stone, Wood
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplaces
Wood Burning, Gas Starter
# of Stories
1
Stories
One

Interior Features

Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Storage, Bedroom on Main Level, Instant Hot Water, Stone Counters

Appliances

Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Free-Standing Range, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water To Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer

Exterior

Exterior Features
Lighting, Rain Gutters

Lot Description

Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Yard

Windows

Custom Covering(s), Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s), French/Mullioned, Wood Frames

School Information

District
Laguna Beach Unified
Elementary
El Morro
Middle
Thurston
High
Laguna Beach

Additional Information

Date Listed
February 28th, 2023
Days on Market
92
HOA Fees
2650.00
HOA Fees Freq.
Annually

Listing Details

Agent
Donna Pfanner

Office

Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

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