896 Quivera, Laguna Beach CA 92651 | $9,500

Some homes you have to talk yourself into. This isn't one of them. The entry is gated and private, with a custom mahogany door. Step through it and the view takes over white-water ocean stretching across the coastline. Indoors, the finishes are warm and genuinely well made: French Oak floors underfoot, custom-fitted window treatments, lighted built-in bookcases, and a fireplace that makes evenings easy. Cooking here is a pleasure rather than a chore a professional range, a dishwasher, and a Thermador refrigerator built into the cabinetry, plus a walk-in pantry that actually holds a full shop. Four bedrooms, one on the main level and three upstairs. The primary is the quiet favorite: its own ocean-view deck, water views from several windows, and an en-suite bath. Walk-in closets and thoughtful storage run throughout. Outside, balconies face the water and the entertaining area is properly set up a gas BBQ with accessories and a built-in counter out back, so hosting doesn't mean running inside every five minutes. Directly across the street there's a small public park and a trail that drops down the hillside toward the water. It's also why the afternoon works so well here: the breeze comes in off the ocean, crosses the park, and moves straight through the house, keeping it cool without much help. The practical side is handled too. An electronic weather station and an attached direct-access 2 car garage fitted with custom cabinetry, a workbench, hanging storage, resin flooring, and a fireproof safe. Laundry sits on the lower level just off the garage. Comfortable, polished, a

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