Located on one of the most coveted cul-de-sac streets within the exclusive guard-gated community of The Strand at Headlands in Dana Point’s Monarch Beach, this spectacular custom estate offers impressive ocean views & a private world of luxurious living. An elevated homesite of appx. 15,712 SF, this estate lives like a single level & welcomes expansive whitewater, ocean, sand, and city-light views along the coast. Timeless California craftsman architecture is characterized by shingle siding, board-and-batten siding, variegated slate-tile roof, & white brickwork. A stone driveway & motor court lead to a gated entry portico that opens to a spacious & private central courtyard of appx. 600 SF with fireplace. Crowned by one of the home’s many skylights, the foyer introduces a bright & open great room & kitchen space with a fireplace, vaulted open-beam ceiling, countless windows & French doors that open to the backyard. Enjoy ample room for casual dining, kitchen island, second kitchen with temperature-controlled wine storage, & high-end Wolf, Asko, & Sub-Zero appliances. A rooftop solar array powers the residence, which extends appx. 5,680 SF & hosts 4 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, 2 offices (one of which has an en suite bathroom & can be converted to a fifth bedroom), hobby room, formal dining room, two kitchens, laundry room, & generous bunk room with extra storage above the three-car garage. Architect Bob White & EBTA designed the residence, with interior design by Meridian Interiors that showcases Rocas Azul honed limestone, calacatta borghini polished marble, engineered white oak flooring, designer-selected lighting, & Sierra Pacific French & bi-fold doors. The fourth bedroom includes a guest suite with separate living room, private courtyard, & entry, & the primary suite opens to the backyard & boasts a large walk-in closet with island & built-ins, dressing area, separate vanities, soaking tub, & separate shower. The upstairs large loft makes for the perfect play area, gym, or media room. Views complement the backyard’s resort-inspired pool & spa, & Lutron lighting, Elan home automation, & smart-home systems by SST ensure year-round comfort & convenience. The Ritz-Carlton Resort, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort, The Monarch Links Golf Course, Dana Point Harbor, Laguna Beach, top-tier schools & more are mere moments from home at The Strand. All residents of The Strand enjoy their own private appx. 9,000+ SF beach club on the sand.