$2,695,000

Well-positioned on an ocean-view ridge up a quiet, single-loaded cul-de-sac, in the guard-gated & sought-after Highland Light Estates enclave, these homes are rarely available for a reason. Offering panoramic ocean views from both levels, full Catalina & San Clemente Islands, major sunsets, & Dana Headland views, this home is sure to impress anyone in pursuit of a major ocean view. Upon arrival, the front yard features a huge lawn with major opportunity to enclose a giant yard from the front to back of the property with room for an ocean-view pool. The formal living room creates an amazing first impression with ocean views to the south, warmed by a central gas fireplace. Impressive soaring ceilings span both levels. Around the corner, an undeniable emerald-blue horizon draws you into the family room with fireplace, an open kitchen, dining room, all finished in flag stone. Every main living space offers a spectacular sit-down ocean view - a desirable aspect. The kitchen offers shaker cabinetry, upgraded appliances, a breakfast nook & bar seating all with ample counter space open to the family & dining rooms. A downstairs office (potential bedroom) features custom built-ins including an integrated Murphy Bed & desk, adjacent to an expanded full bathroom. The dedicated laundry area accesses the side-by-side 3-car garage & massive driveway. Outside offers unique patios, one covered by the deck above with stairs to it, a grassy yard & an in-line gas fire table - all with ocean views. Inside, a wrapping staircase leads to four bedrooms & two bathrooms on the upper level. The primary suite faces directly out to the ocean with a large deck, high ceilings, bay window, walk-in closet with built-ins, & ocean-view bathroom with dual sinks, stone counters, privacy toilet, & large jetted tub/shower combo with views out to Catalina. One upstairs bedroom is oversized, an optional bonus room with its own private deck & exterior access. The first time on the market in over 20 years, this home has undergone several key improvements including new roof & skylight in 2014, various new windows, updated furnace, water heater, dishwasher, & washer dryer, custom built-ins in the office, updated bathrooms, various new LED lighting, new surfacing on both decks, newer paint inside & out. Central to all that DP & SC have to offer: new restaurants & nearby shopping, world-class surf, newly-opened oceanfront beach trail, SC Pier, great beach access & the remodel underway at DP harbor.