Iconic Poche Beach Surf Shack In On Market At $9.5 Million

DANA POINT, CA — Behind the gates of this private Beach Road enclave in beloved Capo Beach lies some of Orange County's most storied surf history. Owned by the late Wayne Schafer, who passed away in June, 2020, according to his tribute in the OC Register, this home is a testament to his life and legacy.

• Address: 35811 Beach Rd, Dana Point, California
• Price: $9,500,000
• Square Feet: 2160
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 3 Baths
• Built: 1948
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Beach Road is a guard gated coastal enclave with nearly a century of tradition and allure as an idyllic location for ocean-oriented living.

Among it's storied past is the legacy of this residence, whose owner was a surfer, sailor, businessman and friend to all. From this beach, launched a Hobie Cat Regatta in the late 1960s. Schafer and friends spent countless days surfing just off his front yard at Poche reef, according to "Indian," a book written about Schaffer's life.

Powerful in its design and historic significance, this craftsman residence anchors two adjacent vacant beach parcels to present three contiguous parcels.

The home possesses a Great Room living and dining concept at the main level along with bathroom accessible from outdoors or interior, a dry bar with serving area, and kitchen complete with stone counters, butcher block island and office/message area.

Abundant ocean front deck space and patio areas make beach entertaining effortless.

The second level has an ocean front master suite with deck, ocean front bedroom, plus a bunkhouse bedroom suite that can sleep four comfortably.

The vacant lots are adorned with Polynesian memorabilia collected from multiple transpacific trips, a rustic hut, palapa, kayak and surfboard racks, an outdoor kitchen and sitting area where the best of the surf & sail culture would meet regularly.

Detached garage has surfer shower bathroom and workshop. Garage, porte-cochere and additional spaces can accommodate parking for 12.

Perfectly positioned at the south end of Beach Road with famous surf breaks and generous sandy beach.

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