Listed by Arlen Raubach with Compass 949-546-6260

When only the best is what you desire, your search for the ultimate seaside sanctuary will end at this sublime custom estate at The Strand at Headlands in Dana Point. Indoor/outdoor living reaches new heights thanks to grand exterior spaces for splendid entertaining that include a main terrace with a sparkling vanishing-edge pool and spa, fire bowls, a fire pit and an outdoor kitchen with grill. An elevator with window accesses all levels of the residence, including a rooftop patio with BBQ and fire pit. Of course, nearly all areas of the home are enriched by spectacular ocean views that span breaking waves, colorful sunsets and dramatic bluffs. Indoors, floor-to-ceiling windows and slide-away glass doors bathe the home in natural light throughout a luxurious floorplan that extends approximately 8,339 square feet and hosts four ensuite bedrooms, six baths, a 15-seat Dolby Atmos theater, wine cellar and a fireplace-warmed library. A secondary suite displays a Juliet balcony, and the lavish primary suite of nearly 1,700 square feet shares an ocean- view deck with another bedroom and features a sitting room, linear fireplace, granite finishes, a steam shower, skylight, tub, two Toto toilets and dual walk-in closets. At the heart of the home, a magazine-caliber kitchen is appointed with an oversized island, walk-in pantry, custom cabinetry, stone countertops and high- end appliances including a built-in coffee station and two steam ovens. The kitchen opens directly to the dining and great rooms, creating a spacious and airy setting for entertaining in style. Meticulous craftsmanship complements a design that is highlighted by dramatic ceilings, natural stone and wood finishes, limestone flooring, curvilinear walls, elegant chandeliers, custom built-ins throughout, a subterranean six-car garage, two laundry rooms and solar power. Residents of The Strand enjoy a guard- gated setting with private amenities that include an oceanfront beach club, Strand Beach, 70 acres of open space and three miles of coastal trails. Noted as the last new-home enclave along Southern California's world-famous coast, The Strand is close to high-end shopping and dining, Dana Point Harbor, recreation and so much more.