779 Saint Anns Drive Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Coastal cottage in the heart of Laguna Village! Famed as one of the first homes built on the block, this 1933 residence has been updated yet kept the character and charm of it's original era. The R2 lot provides a Duplex consisting of main house cottage with 1 bedroom plus loft and separate one bedroom apartment on the lower level. The 779 1/2 apartment features it's own separate access gate, front door, kitchen, living, bedroom, bathroom. The grounds are the best kept secret garden with spring flowering plantings in bloom and large grassy yard. An entertainer's dream with large back deck, terraced outdoor seating with louvered shade Pergola. The highlight is truly the main cottage, an enchanting home where natural light abounds and vintage detailing appreciated. Situated all on one level with no stairs from the street. Dutch door opens to the living space with high ceiling, skylight, gas burning fireplace and ladder to loft. The separate loft can accommodate a bed, desk, includes closet areas and a peek view of the ocean. Marble kitchen with farmhouse sink, Fisher Paykel dishwasher drawers, Viking gas range oven, subway tile backsplash and antique tin ceiling tiles. The bedroom, bathroom and versatile walk-in closet look out to the rear gardens and hills beyond. Claw foot tub with shower and handheld fixtures, mosaic and subway tiling. Exterior features a newer roof, gutters/downspouts, Board & batten, Hardie plank shingle, Trex decking, updated stairs. A one car garage and slate stone driveway provide parking in a bustling area. Less than a block to tennis courts, swimming pool and high school track with community accessibility. Just blocks down Park Avenue the heart of downtown awaits with restaurants, shops, Main Beach, art galleries and the best of Laguna Beach.