Few neighborhoods capture the spirit and community of Laguna Beach like Canyon Acres. 496 Canyon Acres is located on the sun exposed northern side of the street. This custom home designed by architect Henry Garcia built in 1995 employs the updates of modern construction. Upon entering the home you are greeted with a spacious loft style living room boasting 16 ft ceilings. The living room opens to a kitchen with beautiful stone counters equipped with stainless steel appliances. The ground level consists of natural polished concrete floors which lead from the living room to a pair of bedrooms. Both bedrooms feature en suite bathrooms one with a cedar-lined walk-in closet, the second has a sliding glass door to a beautiful viewing garden featuring a natural rock feature. 2nd story has an enclosed 200 sqft loft with distressed hardwood flooring. Currently utilized as the 3rd bedroom this room has 2 separate viewing decks. An exterior side patio provides a great space for private outdoor dining and is equipped with an outdoor shower. The patio leads to a stairway with viewing decks perched along the hillside with canyon views towards the ocean. The 7500 sqft lot adjoins permanent open space and hosts sandstone rock formations and native cactus, all within a short walk to Laguna's great art festivals. Close to the center of town and beaches yet surrounded by some of the best hiking and mountain biking trails in Southern California. This is truly a magical and one-of-a-kind property