Tom Bashe is an associate broker at Coldwell Banker Residential, a full service Real Estate Brokerage specializing in Residential Real Estate Sales in Southern California. He began his career in real estate prior to graduating high school and was a licensed real estate agent before he received his high school diploma. In 2006, at the ripe old age of 21, Tom became one of the youngest Real Estate Brokers in the industry. In the 11 years since, his team has successfully sold hundreds of properties ranging in price from just over $50,000 to just under $5,000,000. He specializes in selling Single Family dwellings, condos, townhomes, multifamily dwellings, land and estates.
Enjoy fabulous Ocean views from both the first and second floor of this stunning new construction three bedroom home! It’s just steps from ultra-desirable Woods Cove Beach and walking distance to all of the shops and restaurants of world-renowned Laguna Beach! A grand sprawling Great Room with European white oak floors opens through La Cantina tri-fold doors to the large front yard and entertaining garden. Relax and enjoy true indoor-outdoor living at its finest! A state of the art Ocean view gourmet kitchen awaits, with quartz countertops, a Carrara marble backsplash and a Carrara marble island. Custom self-closing white Shaker cabinets, Jenn Air appliances, a 6-burner gas stove, double ovens and a wine refrigerator will definitely impress your guests! The two spacious guest bedrooms are located on the ground floor and each bedroom is en-suite. One of the ground floor bedrooms has a beautiful Ocean view! The ground floor also has a powder room for your guests and a laundry room off the kitchen with an Ocean view. The second floor contains the voluminous master suite with its 180 degree Ocean views, a grand Ocean view balcony, walk in closet and spa-like master bath with double sinks, a giant stand-alone soaking tub and walk-in shower. This beautiful home also includes an attached two-car garage with an Ocean view and 2 additional off street parking spots! Enjoy the fantastic Ocean views or take a stroll to Woods Cove beach and all that Laguna Beach has to offer!
The ultimate Laguna Beach view! 180+ degrees from San Clemente Island to the Port of Los Angeles, and still an easy walk to the beach. This original 1920s Diamond Crestview home has been literally stripped to its bones and rebuilt to preserve its original exterior charm, while impressing with custom state-of-the-art finishes. The fully modern residence is poised to maximize ocean, Catalina Island, Main Beach, whitewater, sunset and city-light views from every level. Approx. 1,664 s.f., the interior features extremely rare ironwood floors that were imported from Bali specifically for this home. Further highlights include vaulted ceilings, a sleek contemporary staircase, high-tech lighting fixtures, and bathrooms that shine with today’s most coveted finishes and appointments. The main floor showcases a great room with slide-away glass doors to the terrace, and a new chef-caliber kitchen with quartz countertops, white Shaker cabinetry, designer tile, a generously sized island, and top-tier stainless steel appliances including a built-in wine refrigerator. A state- of-the-art indoor/outdoor audio/video system accommodates a multitude of entertainment possibilities on all levels. Dual ensuite master bedrooms are featured, with one upstairs and one downstairs. The main master suite is located downstairs and includes a large sitting area with bay window and access to a spacious view deck.
This home is a contemporary architectural masterpiece designed by Laguna Beach Architect Horst Noppenberger. It features 1-1/2 foot thick curved board-formed concrete walls, curved and angled details wherever you look, and dramatic floor-to-ceiling glass windows throughout the open floorplan to enjoy breathtaking views up the north coast to the Palos Verdes Peninsula and serene city lights below. Each of the home’s 3 levels serves a separate function. The first has an oversized, high-ceilinged 2-car garage and a laundry room. The second features 2 bedrooms, both with en suites, a chef’s dream kitchen with a Thermador freezer and refrigerator, a 6-burner stove, an island with a vegetable sink, and an open layout, and the living and dining rooms, which are characterized by the built-in 10-seat glass dining table, a warm fireplace, and a free-standing steel staircase. The third level is dedicated to the master suite, which boasts a free-standing fireplace and a master bathroom you’ll have to see to believe, featuring a soaking tub and a huge glass-enclosed shower, both with multi-million dollar views. Some additional amenities include an elevator to all levels, a video surveillance system, and 3 water purification systems: electromagnetic, salt water softener by Ecowater, and a reverse osmosis system. Built into the hillside with 48 caissons, all of which are sunk into bedrock and tied together with steel cables, the home was built to be impervious to any natural disaster.
The most perfect English Cottage you will ever see in Laguna Beach... One of a kind with special features and design only seen in magazines. Three bedrooms and three baths in the main home with a large separate recreation room in the garden. In the process of creating a ADU out of the garden cottage. The home has been beautifully remodeled to perfection, modern kitchen and baths, wood floors throughout, large wood burning fireplace, high beamed ceilings and much more. Moldings and built in cabinetry, all the custom features a true English Cottage would have. The gardens have been designed with a great amount of thought and purpose. Bricked pathways and sitting areas throughout, and a large banquette for parties and great conversation...Very private grounds with a two car garage facing the street and two off street parking places. The home could be purchased furnished, including automobiles if the price is right. Show this property to your most discriminant buyers, you and they won't be disappointed... Permitted for an ADU unit for existing structure in rear of property.
Stunning and beautifully designed Tuscan home nestled in a quiet Cul-De-Sac of the prestigious Diamond Crestview Hill. Fantastic lot overlooking white water ocean view, Catalina Island, coastline and city lights. You will notice Perfect choices in using the Finest Materials and Workmanship. This is a SMART home, with state of the art security and sound systems. Elegant living room with fire place and high ceilings opens to a very large deck with amazing views of the coast line and city lights, a wood burning fire place and built-in BBQ and smoker. Very spacious Gourmet Kitchen with Subzero Refrigerator, Carrara marble counter tops, two Dishwashers, Stainless still appliances, large walking butler’s pantry, 200 bottle wine cellar. Dreamy master suite facing the same views which opens to a cozy patio with fireplace. Separate Office with built in cabinetry by the master suite also opens to the same patio. You also have 2 additional bedrooms and a den/family room downstairs, all with access to a nice patio with a putting green and a Spa with same views. Attached 2 car garage with direct access to the house plus additional dedicated parking spaces. From this private and serene home will take you only a few minutes to go downtown areas; to all famed Beaches, Restaurants, Art Galleries and Shops. We invite you to visit this magnificent home.
YOU MUST SEE this Cape Cod inspired home in person to truly appreciate it’s natural beauty and breathtaking sit-down views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. Situated on a quiet street-to-street lot in the hillside enclave of Summit Ridge, this tranquil paradise is minutes from the charm of Laguna Beach Village, the world-renowned Montage Resort and some of Southern California’s finest beaches, restaurants, and art galleries. An air of casual, coastal elegance and modern sophistication permeate every nuance of this multi-level home which features an elevator from the garage to the front landing. The spacious, open floorplan boasts vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams, hardwood floors, fresh paint, oversize picture windows and several large decks perfect for indoor/outdoor entertaining or watching the boats pass by. These unique elements ensure that this peaceful home blends effortlessly with the unique surrounding landscape. The designer kitchen opens to the dining room and has been remodeled with stainless-steel Viking appliances, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, quartz countertops, tile backsplash and ample custom cabinetry with self-closing drawers. The private master suite is on its own level and has built-in cabinetry, a remodeled vanity with quartz countertops and French doors which open to your own private patio to enjoy spectacular sunsets and star-lit nights. Please see the 3D 'virtual' tour of this home here: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=KtWAgbUdMtT
The “Jewel Streets” of Laguna Beach, California, include the community of Upper Diamond, which offers old world charm, over-sized lots and beautiful mature trees. Residents here enjoy stunning sunsets.
Upper Diamond was established in the late 1920s, and is situated south of Woods Cove and Summit Ridge. The beach is close and many stores, restaurants, and services are within walking distance. These homes typically range from 1,410 to 5,599 square feet, and some estates have panoramic views of the ocean. You’ll find some beautiful vintage cottages in Upper Diamond. The architectural style range from Traditional to Contemporary. The main street is considered to be Diamond Street, which goes from the Upper Diamond area down to the beach.
There are private schools that parents can choose including Anneliese’s School, Montessori School of Laguna Beach, and St. Catherine of Siena Parish School. And the local school district is known for excellence, with high ranking facilities such as Top of the World Elementary School, Thurston Middle School, and Laguna Beach High School. Laguna College of Art & Design makes its home here. LCAD offers degrees in illustration, graphic design, painting and drawing, and game art.
The Surf and Sand Resort is close to this neighborhood, and offers fine ocean-front dining. You’ll enjoy spa treatments and luxury amenities here; and there are facilities to hold weddings and events.
The City of Laguna Beach is popular for its artistic environment, scenic coves, mild year-round weather, and surfing. It has a high concentration of Contemporary homes compared to other beach towns with different levels of style; classic, soft, and ultra contemporary. Tourism is the biggest economical contributor, with over three million visitors to this region each year. There are many festivals including the Festival of Arts, the Bluewater Music Festival, and the Sawdust Art Festival.
550 Blumont Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-2356
(949) 497-7700
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