115 Apolena Avenue, Newport Beach

$7,375,000

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8 Beds
6 Baths
4,867 Sqft
.12 Acre
4 Garages

Extraordinary Yale Home on Famed Story Book Row! 1st Time on the Market in 50+Years. 5 Bedroom Home, 2 Bedroom Apartment, In-Law Guest Quarters, 2 Full Lots. Main Residence: 5 Bedroom | 4 Baths | Chef - Friendly Kitchen w/Breakfast Bar Opening to Family Room | Generous Size Dining Room w/ Fireplace | Spacious Living Room w/ Cathedral Ceilings Accented by Wood Beam Trusses | Showpiece Custom Brick Fireplace |Large Loft is a Multiple Use Work or Play Space Overlooking Living Room | Butlers Pantry Adjacent to Living Room | 2 Downstairs Bedrooms Each w/Available Bath | Laundry Room | Hand-Crafted Cottage Fence & Entry Gate Accent Garden Patio & Porch Creating a Whimsical Welcome to this Nostalgic Balboa Island Home | A Central Courtyard w/ French Doors Opening from Downstairs Living Areas is a Crown Jewel of this Property…an Alluring European-Style Outdoor Gathering Area w/Brick Fireplace is Perfect for Relaxation, Gardening, Enjoying Morning Coffee or Entertaining on a Small or Grand Scale! Apartment: 2 Bedroom | 1 Full Bath | Breakfast Bar | Dining Area | Private Entrance W/ Interior Staircase |Stacked Washer / Dryer | Balcony Patio. In-Law Guest Quarters: Studio Style | Kitchen w/ Breakfast Bar | 1 Full Bath| Balcony | Private Entrance w/ Interior Staircase. Parking:2 Individual Two-Car Garages w/ Work Benches, Cupboards, Tool Closets | Large Double Gated Carport Located Between the Garages Accommodates an Additional Car, Golf Carts, Boats, Bikes, Surfboards & Beach Gear. Location! 4 Doors to a Wonderful South Bay Front Beach! Short Distance to Marine Avenue the Hub of Community | Short Jaunt on So. Bay Front Boardwalk to Balboa Island Ferry Landing for a Ferry Ride Across the Bay to the Fun Zone & Restaurants, Ocean & the Balboa Pier for Swimming, Surfing & Fishing. 115 Apolena is an Original Yale Home as seen through its Whimsical Architecture, Wood Craftmanship Showcasing Beam Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Staircase & Balcony Railings, Clever Nooks & Niches | Leaded Windows, Brick Fireplaces, Vintage Light Fixtures & Handcrafted Doors w/Classic Knobs & Latches all add to the Vintage Flair In 1997 the Owners Purchased & Incorporated the Property Next Door in an Extensive Remodel. Every Effort was made to Replicate the Whimsical Qualities of the Original Yale Home in the New Addition & Create One Home on the Two Lots that Sustains the Architectural Style, Craftsmanship & Whimsey of the Original Yale Home….it was a Success!

Essential Information

MLS® #
NP24188110
Price
$7,375,000
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
6.00
Full Baths
3
Square Footage
4,867
Acres
0.12
Year Built
1930
Type
Residential
Sub-Type
Duplex
Status
Active

Style

Cottage, Custom, French/Provincial

Community Information

Address
115 Apolena Avenue
City
Newport Beach
County
Orange
Zip Code
92662

Area

N9 - Lower Newport Bay - Balboa Island

Subdivision

Balboa Island - Main Island (BALM)

Amenities

Parking Spaces
5
Parking
Garage, Carport, See Remarks
# of Garages
4
Garages
Garage, Carport, See Remarks
View
Bay, Peek-A-Boo
Pool
None

Utilities

Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Cable Available, Phone Available

Interior

Interior
Carpet, Tile, Wood
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Yes
# of Stories
2
Stories
Two

Interior Features

High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite, Balcony, Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Bedroom on Main Level, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Loft, Multiple Staircases, Stone Counters, Two Story Ceilings, Unfurnished

Appliances

Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Built-In Range, Double Oven, Dryer, Range Hood, SixBurnerStove, Washer

Heating

Central, Fireplace(s), Wall Furnace

Fireplaces

Dining Room, Gas Starter, Living Room

Exterior

Exterior
Stucco, Shingle Siding
Exterior Features
Rain Gutters
Lot Description
Level, Rectangular Lot
Roof
Shingle
Construction
Stucco, Shingle Siding

Windows

French/Mullioned, Shutters, Stained Glass

School Information

District
Newport Mesa Unified

Additional Information

Date Listed
September 8th, 2024
Days on Market
282

Listing Details

Agent
Mary Hardesty
Co-Agent
Erika Primeau(01415276)
Office
Mary Hardesty Realty
Property History
Price Reduced from $7,995,000 to $7,375,000
Price Reduced from $8,495,000 to $7,995,000

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