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$6,995,000

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4 Beds

4 Baths

4,406 SqFt

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27002 Avenida Las Palmas Dana Point, CA 92624

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 4,406 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,587

Subdivision Palisades (Ps)

MLS Listing ID NP25156173

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 4

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1981

Lot Size 0.502 Acres

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Two separate single-family homes set across three lots totaling nearly one-half acre, this historic Doheny estate surrounded by century-old trees invites you into a world where time slows and every corner whispers a story. The estate embodies a passion for authenticity, artistry, and romance — shaped most notably by antique dealer Gephard Durenberger, whose eye for European craftsmanship defined its timeless character and layered soul, and refined by interior designer Eric Guenther, whose stewardship has preserved its architectural integrity. The story begins with the original Spanish Colonial residence, built in 1925 and measuring appx 1,799 sq ft, which was envisioned as the first in a planned enclave of retreat homes by Ned Doheny — predating the iconic Doheny House by three years. Intimate in scale yet rich in character, the 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home evokes a rustic European sensibility, enhanced by hand-troweled plaster walls embedded with straw, marbleized painted finishes, and antique windows and doors that allow the home to appear as if it could date from 1725–1925. Decades later, an additional house was thoughtfully built on the other side of the grounds—designed with equal reverence for the past, yet intentionally distinct and set apart by its own street access. The two-bedroom, two-bath residence draws from European architectural traditions and features a cruciform layout anchored by a 24-foot-high folly that invites natural light to cascade through antique windows. Period details enrich every corner — from a 15th-century entry door and reclaimed 19th-century pine floors to antique French tiles — all contributing to the home's timeless atmosphere and authenticity. The gardens, crafted by Florence Yoch — the renowned landscape designer behind Tara's iconic grounds in Gone with the Wind — unfold as intimate “rooms,” originally conceived as nine distinct garden spaces framed by mature trees and hedges. Every view was carefully considered, preserving sightlines that connect house and garden as one harmonious whole. A Gothic aviary, French spire-turned-fountain, summer house, private pool, al fresco dining vignettes, and rose bushes gifted by the Duchess of Windsor enrich this poetic landscape. A rare opportunity to own a property that has welcomed designers, dignitaries, and tastemakers, yet remains deeply personal — a place where history, artistry, and the beauty of a life well-lived come together. Here, history is not just preserved; it is felt.

Location

State CA

County Orange

Area Cb - Capistrano Beach

Rooms

Other Rooms Aviary, Guest House Detached, Guest House, Gazebo, Two On A Lot

Main Level Bedrooms 2

Interior

Interior Features Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Pantry, Stone Counters, Tile Counters, Primary Suite

Heating Central, Fireplace(s)

Cooling None

Flooring Stone, Tile, Wood

Fireplaces Type Living Room, Primary Bedroom

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator

Laundry Inside

Exterior

Exterior Feature Koi Pond, Lighting

Parking Features Door-Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage

Garage Spaces 2.0

Garage Description 2.0

Pool In Ground, Private

Community Features Curbs, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks

View Y/N Yes

View Pool, Trees/Woods

Porch Deck, Open, Patio, Stone, Tile

Total Parking Spaces 7

Private Pool Yes

Building

Lot Description Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Yard

Dwelling Type House

Story 2

Entry Level Two

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Patio Home

Level or Stories Two

Additional Building Aviary, Guest House Detached, Guest House, Gazebo, Two On A Lot

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools Palisades

Middle Schools Shorecliff

High Schools San Juan Hills

School District Capistrano Unified

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 69120112

Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Smoke Detector(s)

Acceptable Financing Cash, Cash to New Loan

Listing Terms Cash, Cash to New Loan

Special Listing Condition Standard

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Listed by Jeff Golden Coldwell Banker Realty 949-275-1989

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