At 1000 Highview Avenue, A European-inspired Villa In Manhattan Beach’s Coveted Hill Section, Timeless Elegance Meets California Coastal Living With Ocean Views, Sunlit Courtyards, And Exceptional Privacy Just Moments From Downtown And The Beach
Tucked behind tall, lush hedges and a private gate on one of Manhattan Beach‘s most leisured streets, this stunning five-bedroom European-styled villa at 1000 Highview Avenue possesses a rare combination. It offers peaceful seclusion with an expansive lot and top-of-the-world ocean views. Yet, it is moments from Downtown and the beach.
“This location is really special,” states real estate agent Jen Caskey of The Jen Caskey Group at Compass, who has been transacting luxury properties in Manhattan Beach for three decades. “Highview has very little traffic, and this is the most westerly portion of the Hill Section, so you get ocean views. But you’re also incredibly walkable to town and the beach. That combination is huge.”
At first glimpse, what makes this property notable is its rare, corner-lot configuration. 1000 Highview Avenue occupies an entire city block, spanning about one-fifth of an acre, with frontage on three streets.
This unique positioning floods the interior with natural light from multiple exposures. It provides an uncommon sense of openness and privacy.
“You get incredible light because there are no neighbors on three sides of the house,” she explains. “Between 3:30 and 5 p.m., it’s magic lighting. The more time I spend there, the more I love it.”
California Living, European Style
The grand residence is approximately 5,541 square feet, with a European-inspired layout that centers around a private courtyard. French doors from the living room, dining room, kitchen, and family room all open onto this central outdoor space.
“It’s built around the courtyard with the pool and jacuzzi,” Jen Caskey notes. “So it’s this great blend of indoor and outdoor living that feels very European.”
The paradise-like setting is decked out with a sunlit pool and spa. Additionally, there’s a fire pit and outdoor fireplace for cozying up on cool evenings and crisp days. Mature landscaping boosts the Mediterranean atmosphere, including a flourishing passion fruit tree on a trellis that produces fruit year-round. The courtyard is framed by palm trees and established plantings, while views span the sparkling Pacific Ocean to the west and some of the town’s highest-value estates to the north and south.
Upon entering through the courtyard gate—itself a nod to European villa design—guests discover a home that balances grandeur with warmth. A sunken formal living room filled with natural light welcomes friends. European white oak floors flow through the main level. The feeling is peaceful and luxurious. Eight-foot doors enhance the sense of volume and elegance, and 1000 Highview Avenue’s multiple entertaining spaces offer flexibility for modern family life. One imagines calm days lounging in the pool and dining al fresco. Alternatively, one could host a poolside fete with live music.
Timeless Design, Thoughtful Modernity
The current owners invested in updates that honor 1000 Highview Avenue’s architectural character while introducing contemporary flourish. The kitchen, sun-splashed and minimalist, has been completely remodeled. It features gleaming new cabinetry, countertops, and a professional-grade Viking range, complemented by dual oversized Sub-Zero refrigerators. All bathrooms have been renovated in a keen palette of grays and whites that creates a serene, spa-like atmosphere.
“It has a really good feeling,” Jen Caskey says of 1000 Highview Avenue. “Whenever I get there, I open up all the French doors, and the whole house is flooded with natural light.”
1000 Highview Avenue’s layout provides multiple distinct living areas, departing from the great-room concept common in newer construction. Beyond the formal living room and main-level family room, an upstairs family room—currently staged as a den and game room—offers vivid ocean views and a private retreat. The lower level, now used as a fitness center, could easily transform into a media room or playroom. There is also a closet perfectly sized for wine storage.
All five bedrooms are sunny and sizable, including the primary suite, which occupies an entire wing of the second floor. It is a true sanctuary. The expansive space includes a sitting area and bedroom with sweeping ocean views. Here, quiet moments are spent sitting on the balcony or soaking in the freestanding soaking tub beneath a sparkling chandelier in the primary bath. The walk-in closet, with a built-in vanity, custom display cases, and its own washer and dryer, is a unique draw.
“The women go crazy over that closet,” Jen Caskey laughs. “They say they would never have to leave.”
This compound captures a rare duality: European elegance with intimate courtyards, flowing indoor-outdoor spaces, and ocean views. All this is within the relaxed sophistication of Southern California coastal living. Situated in the desirable Hill Section, it’s also within walking distance of top-rated schools and Downtown’s shops and dining. Yet, it offers exceptional privacy tucked behind tall hedges and an inward-facing courtyard design.
As the agent notes, “It really feels like you’re in a different place. It’s a world of its own.”
Jen Caskey | 310.200.5900 | DRE#01075946
Jen Caskey Group | Compass
List Price: $9,500,00
