Home of the Day: Endless summer in Laguna Beach

Nicknamed the Ark, this 1923 arts and crafts cottage was designed by Laguna Beach architect Jean L. Egasse to look like a boat.

Permanently moored overlooking scenic Woods Cove, this historically designated home has been lovingly restored and features ship-shape rope work, hand-carved beams, expert joinery and its very own “crow’s nest” – a studio apartment above the garage.

Address: 2191 Ocean Way, Laguna Beach, 92651

Price: $8.775 million

Built: 1923

Lot size: 8,476 square feet

House size: 2,400 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms

Features: Registered historical structure; vaulted ceilings with exposed beams; hardwood floors; loft area; stone fireplace; renovated kitchen with wood counters, custom cabinetry and skylights; hand-knotted rope-work stair rails and banisters; master bath with soaking tub; covered deck with ocean view; private stairway to the beach

About the area: The median sale price for single-family homes in the 92651 ZIP Code in July was $1.757 million based on 31 sales, according to CoreLogic. That was a 4.4% increase in median price compared with the same month a year ago.

Agents: Steve High, Michael Johnson, Villa Real Estate, 949-717-6000

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