The original name of the house was Artede
Welcome to the Chapman Estate, the historic Tudor style bluff-top mansion and gardens located at 1243 Ocean Boulevard in the community of Shell Beach, City of Pismo Beach, California.
This iconic property, with its serene coastal views, manicured gardens, koi pond, landmark windmill and lighthouse, along with the 1930 Tudor mansion filled with an eclectic mix of sculptures, paintings, and antique furnishings collected from around the world, has been preserved for public access and community use through the generous donation of Clifford Chapman, who bequeathed the property to the residents and visitors of Pismo Beach.
Clifford Chapman’s generous gift of his estate to the community enables the Chapman Estate Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit Public Benefit Corporation, to continue his philanthropic activities and to ensure his beautiful Estate is preserved and remains open to the community. During his lifetime, Mr. Chapman hosted events for the local opera, symphony, fundraisers for local charities, and opened his Estate for “Celebrate America” afternoon events and festive Christmas Eve gatherings for his neighbors and friends from around the County. His home became a hub for local and worldwide artists, musicians and writers. He especially loved the arts and music, as well as his gardens, and developed one of the greatest collections of tuberous begonias in California, which can be seen in full bloom at the Estate from August through September. His bequest stated that the property shall be used for recreational use and the enjoyment of the general public, and it is the Chapman Estate Foundation’s mission to carry out his vision and intentions, to share this iconic property with the community and visitors to the area.
