1179 Temple Hills Drive, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651

Perched on a private, sprawling, gated knoll above Laguna Village, where it commands a panorama of ocean, island, coastline and canyon views, this architectural estate is exceedingly private and graciously welcoming. Designed with signature clean lines and bold open spaces by Mark Singer AIA, the residence has graced the cover of Architectural Digest and invites a sophisticated lifestyle of memorable entertaining and great comfort. Accessed by way of a gated drive and generous motor court, the residence, separate live/work guest house, and large pool pavilion sit amidst beautiful and meticulously maintained landscaping, all oriented toward the ever-changing ocean vistas. Built on a single level, the main house is serene and open, with exceptionally high ceilings with full-length skylight, polished concrete floors, and walls of glass opening onto wraparound patios with outdoor fireplace, fire-pit, and lawns. The over-sized living room has a wall of custom built-in steel and teak wood shelving and handsome herringbone patterned, porcelain tile fireplace. The sensational kitchen features calacatta borghini marble countertops, an eat-in island with fiddle-wood cabinets, huge clerestory windows, ocean views, and large glass doors onto the patio. There are four bedrooms in the main house which include a spacious owner’s suite with an elegant spa-style bath/lounge with German soapstone countertops, office space, herb/vegetable garden with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open to a jacuzzi with patio, and year-round sunsets. Completely separate from the main house, the two-story, two-bedroom live/work guest house has ocean and hillside views, beamed ceilings, and large windows opening onto wraparound patios and lawns. It has a full kitchen also with calacatta borghini countertops, an outdoor dining area, a skylight office, and a dramatic rough-hewn stone fireplace in the living room. On the lower level is the main suite complete with fireplace and separate one-bedroom apartment with kitchenette, both with ocean views. An ipe walkway and stairs lead down another level to the 8-foot deep pool with jacuzzi and adjacent two-story poured in place concrete pavilion. This impressive and mostly open structure includes a dining area, covered and open seating, fireplaces, built-in barbecue, outdoor kitchen, bathrooms and outdoor shower, upper-level sun and dining deck, all with ocean views. With pathways meandering through the tranquil retreat like gardens, sculpted corten steel planters, and tree-lined allee, this is a rare and secluded estate of exceptional beauty.

CO-LISTED with KEVIN AUGUNAS, COMPASS, DRE# 01991628, 310.913.1334

1179 Temple Hills Drive is a Residential House property located in Laguna Beach, CA, featuring a 1.240 acre lot, 6,217 sqft.