Rare and unique opportunity to own a historic and culturally significant Orange County home. The Marco Forster/Durnford House was built in 1928 for Judge Marco F. Forster. Marco Tom Forster", the son of Frank and Ada Forster,descendant of Don Juan Forster a San Juan Capistrano patriarch who purchased the San Juan Capistrano Mission in 1845. The home is Mills Act approved. It is one of very few homes in San Juan Capistrano with views of the Mission and Dana Point Harbor. This Spanish Colonial Revival style home is constructed around a central courtyard. Handcrafted wood double doors lead into the courtyard which provides outdoor seating, tranquil fountain and access to each area of the U-shaped home. Continuing around the courtyard, an additional patio with outdoor dining, fireplace and barbeque area is set against a custom, stone wall.The property has a 90-year old palm tree that is original to the home. This home provides an open plan master bedroom with ensuite.The guest bedroom, living room, dining room and large kitchen are all on the same level.Original features of the home include niches, chandelier, 3 fireplaces, artisan-painted chimney, hand carved wood beams, hardwood floors, decorative iron work, and terra cotta in master suite. Restoration includes new electrical throughout , dual air conditioning for each wing, raised wood ceilings, all new custom windows, custom Spanish style doors, decorative tile, custom wrought iron lighting fixtures, totally redesigned expanded kitchen and bathrooms. All rooms reflect the 1920 Spanish Restoration era in which it was originally built. Patios are reconfigured with all new flooring, outdoor entertainment areas with integrated sound system, new fountains and landscaping.
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