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 office, guest bedroom, dining room and breakfast room are all on the same level.
Original features of the home include windows, niches, chandelier, 3 fireplaces, artisan-painted chimney, hand carved wood beams, hardwood floors, decorative iron work, and terra cotta througout.