33971 Granada Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629 | $1,490,000
Now available for Lease @ $4,950/month

Voted "Most Beautiful Home" by the Lantern Village Association in 2007, this custom coastal Craftsman-inspired home is situated in a prime area in the Lantern Village district of Dana Point, just minutes from downtown boutiques, restaurants and markets, the thriving Dana Point harbor area, blue ribbon schools and world-class beaches.

Built in 2003 from the ground up and framed with high-quality steel stud construction, 33971 Granada Drive is a fine residence designed and built with the outdoors & sumptuous living in mind.

The gourmet kitchen features Northern European soapstone countertops, stainless steel appliances and seating for three at the kitchen bar. The adjoining dining room with wooden ceiling beams looks out onto the expansive views of the Pacific coastline that stretches from Point Loma in San Diego up to the Dana Point Headlands.

Hardwood & glass interior pocket doors push back into the walls to reveal the family room with its built-in media center, wood-burning stone fireplace and French door to the upper backyard deck; generous window seating makes this room a natural draw for guests and informal gatherings when entertaining. The living room with its vaulted ceiling is filled with natural light, has a handsome wood-burning fireplace and what may be the best views from the inside of the home.

The master suite is an inviting haven; the view-oriented window seat is perfect for a relaxed morning coffee or a sunrise devotional. The luxurious master bath is floored in imported limestone; vessel sinks sit above cherry cabinets and a generous soaking tub make for perfect complements to the master bedroom. A nice feature of the master suite is the small pocket office niche with its built-in desk & cabinetry; alternately, if it suited the new owners, the small office could be converted into a second walk-in closet.

An undeniably unique feature of the home is the attached, permitted dwelling unit downstairs that includes a full kitchen, family room and junior master suite; a rarity in any neighborhood along the coast, the permitted space blends seamlessly with the home as is designed or could be separated into a private apartment with ease allowing for any number of uses from housing a relative to entertaining.

Four different decks on three different levels make for endless opportunities - the pool & spa deck for lounging about; the deck off of the family room features a gas fireplace and ample space for outdoor dining; from the upper panoramic view deck you can take in 4th of July fireworks shows put on by Dana Point, Laguna Beach, San Clemente & San Juan Capistrano; and, finally, the east-facing, all-weather morning deck off of the dining room is perfect for morning coffee as you take in glorious sunrise after sunrise over the forever-views that take in the Pacific ocean and stretch from Point Loma in San Diego up to the Dana Point Headlands.

Set in a south-facing sun-washed grotto area and protected from the wind, the pool and spa make for the perfect retreat and provide a much-loved central gathering area. The four waterfalls that spill into the pool and the lion’s head waterspouts into the generous-sized spa are complimented by a high-powered, German-engineered "Spreck" pump that uses two, four-inch nozzles to create an underwater stream that flows up to three miles-per-hour making for a great swim workout or just great fun. The stacked stone walls, the tasteful tropical landscaping and exterior lighting all come together for sublime outdoor living this close to the beach.

Additional features of the home include garaging for three cars and additional onsite parking for up to five more, an alarm system, an interior fire sprinkler system, a whole-home music system, wiring for surround sound in both the master bedroom and media/family rooms, and a dog run along the side of the home. It is worth noting that the home does not have central air conditioning as the current owners have never wanted for cool temps with the pleasant sea breezes, room fans and ample windows throughout; that said, the home is served by two, dual-stage, high efficiency gas furnaces and the addition of air conditioning could be accomplished with relative ease if desired. The cherry stained, furniture grade cabinetry found throughout much of the home complements the solid cherry flooring in the common areas upstairs, and fine engineered cherry hardwood floors on grade on the ground floor.

Truly, this home must be seen to be appreciated; once seen you will agree that 33971 Granada is an exceptional home in an excellent location and the value for a home of this quality is unbeatable along the Orange County coastline.

Call Jesse Brossa or Silvia Tseng to schedule an appointment to see this home today!