A French-inspired oceanfront estate has arrived on the Southern California real estate market with a headline-making asking price of $87.5 million.
Set along the coveted La Jolla coastline near San Diego, “The Sand Castle” pairs Old World European elegance with relaxed seaside living, making it one of the most striking luxury homes on the Pacific coast.
The property was previously listed in 2024 for an extraordinary $108 million, but its price has since been reduced to a still-remarkable $87.5 million in 2026.
“A once-in-a-lifetime property, The Sand Castle is magnificent in its stature and offerings,” the listing states.
Part of its rarity comes from California’s stringent modern coastal development rules, which make oceanfront estates of this scale nearly impossible to build today.
Across approximately 13,000 square feet, the compound includes a primary mansion and a complete guest residence, offering 10 ensuite bedrooms and 14 bathrooms.
Designed with a clear “no expense spared” approach, the home combines 19th-century antiques, ornate gold accents and custom mosaics with the convenience of contemporary smart-home technology.
The vision behind The Sand Castle was to create an exceptional oceanview residence that nods to the grandeur of French estates, especially Versailles and the Petit Trianon, while still delivering the comfort and effortless feel of a California beach house.
Darwin Deason, who founded Affiliated Computer Services and sold it to Xerox for more than $6 billion in 2009, picked up “The Sand Castle” and a neighboring parcel for $26 million over 15 years ago.
Homeowner Deason brought together top-tier talent to bring the vision to life. The mansion is the creation of architect Drex Patterson of Island Architects and globally recognized interior designer Timothy Corrigan.
The estate pairs European architecture with sweeping, unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding coastline.
Protected by a historic 1950s seawall along 163 feet of ocean frontage, the grounds feature seaside terraces, a boathouse and natural sea caves.
The property is being managed by Compass agents Brett Dickinson and Ross Clark, making it one of the highest-priced residential properties in San Diego County history.
The mansion has a private, elevated oceanfront terrace featuring imported white sand sourced to match the texture and quality of the sand traps at the exclusive Augusta National Golf Course and a lavish showcase room that makes hosting large-scale events an effortless task.
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