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t was Le Corbusier who said: "Light creates ambiance
and feel of a place, as well as the expression of
structure." Set along a coveted Manhattan Beach
walk street, a minute's walk to the ocean and under
10 minutes from downtown, this inviting Modernist
home—a bounty of cheerful living spaces spread among
two structures—is a well-executed example of this
idea. A standout feature of the property is a majestic
rooftop deck spanning nearly 1,000 square feet. "I can't
remember when I've seen a rooftop deck this large," says
real estate agent John Corrales, whose firm specializes in
Beach Cities coastal properties.
e home's introduction is an inviting one: an impeccable
front yard with a tidy green lawn and desert landscaping.
is, along with rustic wood planters and a lounge area
provide earthy contrast to the home's angular, largely
glass front exterior. Designed to maximize the exterior
environment from the inside, the ground floor conjoins
with the outdoors via a sliding glass wall, turning the
place into an ideal spot to while away an afternoon or
host a neighborhood party.
Indoors, the home's sunny, clean lines are ornamented
with high-end finishes. Floors throughout are French
white oak hardwood, adding texture to unfussy white
rooms. Baseboard and molding are used sparingly and
with purpose, mainly to delineate distinct living areas in
an otherwise open floor plan. Hard to miss on the first
floor is the staircase, a sculptural centerpiece made of
chunky wood steps and subtly tinted glass railings, held
in place with a single white beam support.
Special care has been taken in the kitchen, which
features a waterfall-design island made of Quartzforms
(a non-toxic quartz material lauded for its resiliency). e
island's veined design—which includes black, gray and
white tones—visually brings together the room's glossy
white cabinetry, oversized Ann Sacks backsplash tile
Stepping onto the rooftop deck, one enters
a jewel-like retreat from a bustling world.
