Inside a Balinese-Style $40M Home Near Montage Laguna Beach – Robb Report

The coastal city of Laguna Beach is known for its picture-perfect sandy beaches, coves and outdoor ocean pursuits. Just south of Los Angeles, the area has upscale resorts and private residential communities that make it attractive for high-profile individuals who seek a more laid-back lifestyle. 

One of the most prestigious residential enclaves is part of Montage Laguna Beach, a luxury seaside resort perched on a coastal bluff above the Pacific Ocean. The residences at Montage Laguna Beach offer a more permanent Montage-style vacation. The exclusive community consists of 27 residences—14 condos and 13 homesites—each with its own style and flair. Of the oceanfront homes, 11 Montage Way is one of the largest and most luxurious homes within the community. It was recently listed for $39.7 million by Laguna Beach native and real estate agent John Stanaland of Villa Real Estate, who also sold a neighboring property to billionaire Mark Cuban.

“On the front row of oceanfront homes with Montage, this sits at number 11 and is one of the absolute most premier locations,” Stanaland tells Robb Report. “It is by far, in my opinion, the biggest and the best.”

Perched on a sun-soaked coastal bluff, the home was originally built in 2010 by renowned architect Morris Skenderian of MSA Associates, who designed the residence in a contemporary Balinese style. The builder was Seacrest Development, who built most of Montage and many of the other nearby residences. Over the last two years, the owner redid the interiors to create a beachy, bright and modern home that retains its Balinese-style exterior.

The custom estate is beyond remarkable. The 9,305-square-foot home has five bedrooms and eight bathrooms, and each room is crafted to exacting standards with the highest-quality materials. You enter through a private gated entrance, where you are greeted by water features and lush landscaping. The home, clad in wood, stone and glass, feels completely private and tucked away, despite having neighbors on both sides. The newly renovated home has high ceilings, soaring skylights that let in plenty of sun, and artistic sculptures at every turn.

The open floor plan also makes the home feel exceptionally spacious. The living room, dining room and kitchen seamlessly flow into each other and is made to feel even larger thanks to sliding glass doors that open onto the back patio. There are high ceilings with flush lighting and white beams and immaculate stonework. The living area has one of the many gas fireplaces, while the dining area has a glass wine cellar for easy access to your most prized bottles.

“It has a very high-end, light, bright, beachy and warm vibe,” he says. “The home itself just has a great feel to it. It is one of the highest-quality remodels at one of the most…