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FROM THE PUBLISHERS OF
“ Our Town-Our Paper ”
CoastalRealEstateGuide . com MAY 5 , 2023 | VOL . 13 , ISSUE 18

FEATURED PROPERTY : LAGUNA BEACH The Raven House : An Idyllic Laguna Beach Cottage

Property : 856 Cliff Drive , Laguna Beach Offering Price : $ 4,000,000
Agent Info : Carter Kaufman 949.294.6411 ; carterkaufman . com carter @ carterkaufman . com ; DRE 01968622
Mere feet from the sandy beach of iconic Fisherman ’ s Cove , with expansive ocean and coastline views , this 3-bedroom , 2-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 , plumbing , and new central heating . An abundance of light enters the home through glass windows and doors which were assembled on site by carpenters and glaziers in the ‘ 20s and ‘ 30s . The kitchen houses a vintage steel Youngstown Kitchen sink and cabinet assembly that is original to the home , a walk-in pantry , 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 .
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