27002 Avenida Las Palmas
Dana Point, CA 92624
$6,995,000
Beds: 4
Baths: 4
Sq. Ft.: 4,406
Type: House
Listing #NP25156173
Tucked away behind garden walls and framed by century-old trees, this historic Doheny property -- set on an oversized lot of nearly half an acre and featuring two distinct dwellings, each with its own provenance -- invites you into a world where time slows and every corner whispers a story. The estate embodies a passion for authenticity, artistry, and romance -- shaped most notably by antique dealer Gephard Durenberger, whose eye for European craftsmanship defined its timeless character and layered soul, and refined by interior designer Eric Guenther, whose stewardship has preserved its architectural integrity. The story begins with the original 1925 cottage, envisioned as the first in a planned enclave of retreat cottages by Ned Doheny -- predating the iconic Doheny House by three years -- and reflecting classic Spanish Revival architecture. Intimate in scale yet rich in character, the two-bedroom, two-bath dwelling evokes a rustic European sensibility, enhanced by hand-troweled plaster walls embedded with straw, marbleized painted finishes, and antique windows and doors that allow the home to appear as if it could date from 1725--1925. Decades later, the main house was added, continuing the narrative with reverence for the past. This two-bedroom, two-bath residence draws from European architectural traditions and features a cruciform layout anchored by a 24-foot-high folly that invites natural light to cascade through antique windows. Period details enrich every corner -- from a 15th-century entry door and reclaimed 19th-century pine floors to antique French tiles -- all contributing to the home's timeless atmosphere and authenticity. The gardens, crafted by Florence Yoch -- the renowned landscape designer behind Tara's iconic grounds in Gone with the Wind -- unfold as intimate "rooms," originally conceived as nine distinct garden spaces framed by mature trees and hedges. Every view was carefully considered, preserving sightlines that connect house and garden as one harmonious whole. A Gothic aviary, French spire-turned-fountain, tea house, private pool, al fresco dining vignettes, and rose bushes gifted by the Duchess of Windsor enrich this poetic landscape. A rare opportunity to own a property that has welcomed designers, dignitaries, and tastemakers, yet remains deeply personal -- a place where history, artistry, and the beauty of a life well-lived come together. Here, history is not just preserved; it is felt.
List By Jeff Golden Coldwell Banker Realty
Coldwell Banker Realty Tim Smith
(CA DRE # shown above if in IDX data)
949-275-1989
Property Features
County: Orange
Builder Tract Code: Palisades (PS)
MLS Area: Capistrano Beach
Community: Curbs, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
Latitude: 33.459147
Longitude: -117.658954
Directions: Cross Streets: Avenida Las Palmas & Calle Maria
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Windows/Doors Description: Doors: French Doors
Interior: Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Pantry, Stone Counters, Tile Counters, Primary Suite
Bedrooms On Main Level: Yes
Full Baths: 4
Spa: None
Has Dining Room: Yes
Has Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Description: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: None
Floors: Stone, Tile, Wood
Laundry: Inside
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Entry: 1
Total Number of Units: 2
Style: Patio Home
Stories: Two
Is New Construction: No
Exterior: Koi Pond, Lighting
Water Source: Public
Septic or Sewer: Public Sewer
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Parking Description: Door-Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 7
Patio / Deck Description: Deck, Open, Patio, Stone, Tile
Has a Pool: Yes
Has a Deck: Yes
Pool Description: In Ground, Private
Other Structures: Aviary, Guest House Detached, Guest House, Gazebo, Two On A Lot
Lot Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Yard
Lot Size in Acres: 0.502
Approximate Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,406
Lot Size in Sq. Ft.: 21,890
Has View: Yes
View Description: Pool, Trees/Woods
School District: Capistrano Unified
Elementary School: Palisades
Jr. High School: Shorecliff
High School: San Juan Hills
Property Type: SFR
Property SubType: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1981
APN: 69120112
Status: Active
Is Aged Restricted: No
HOA Fee: $0
Lot Square Feet Source: See Remarks
List Date: 07/07/2025
Days on Market: 4
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