One of two Monarch Bay oceanfront estates that retired showbiz investor Gordon Crawford purchased last year on the same street in this guard-gated community has hit the market for $46 million.
If it gets the asking price, it could beat its own record as Dana Point’s all-time most expensive home sold.
The asking price for the blufftop dwelling is 39% more than the $33 million paid by Crawford, 76, and his wife, Dona, in March 2022, property records show.
Before the couple took ownership, the house — built on a third-acre-plus bulkhead lot with 84 feet of ocean frontage in 2019 — had undergone a major remodel.
Within its 7,717 square feet are four bedrooms and six bathrooms with disappearing floor-to-ceiling glass that frames the uninterrupted ocean views and extends the living space outdoors.
The entry opens into an inner pool and spa courtyard with a covered built-in barbecue area.
Fleetwood windows and sliding pocket doors wrap the open floor plan where “the heart of this home,” the listing reads, is the minimalist Boffi kitchen with its high-end appliances and waterfall island.
There’s no shortage of designer touches. Zimbabwe black granite countertops, Armani stone hearths, electric shades on every ocean-facing window and door and an elevator as an alternative to the floating staircase add to the luxe touches throughout.
Current marketing materials highlight the new bathroom in the main-level primary suite, which recently got the spa treatment. It boasts Taj Mahal quartzite-topped walnut vanities, Kallista sinks and plumbing fixtures, a soaking tub with ocean views, a walk-in shower, two water closets and two boutique-style walk-in closets.
An entertainment area, bar and office occupy the lower level.
In the backyard, a staircase descends the slope to a patio with built-in seating around a fire pit.
Additional perks of the property include a three-car garage, solar power system and access to the private beach club managed by the Waldorf…
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