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he soulful property at 2960 Via Alvarado in Palos
Verdes Estates richly embodies fun-loving character and
elegant design. Designed in Monterey style, the playful
hilltop abode along lower Lunada Bay is suitable for both
entertaining and kicking life into a slower gear, if only for a bit.
Owner and designer of this custom home, Tim Watts
embraced the old adage of slowing down and enjoying
the journey when he conceptualized this estate. With
a multitude of charming outdoor spaces, cozy spots for
conversation, and a one of a kind built-in wet bar, Watts
put together a social pad with laid-back charisma where at
every turn one finds a quaint spot to relax, meditate or just
take in the delightful smells of flowers and the sea air. "I
have different spots I spend time in around the house and
yard each day," shares Watts, an artist and builder, as well.
Among the myriad leisure locations ideal for contemplation
are a gravel-topped garden area with built-in seating and
firepit and exotic garden filled with artichokes and grapes.
"What I really like about this home, aside from the incredible
character and style of living it evokes, is [that] the view is
as panoramic as the houses directly below it on Paseo Del
Mar," shares Realtor Charlie Raine of Ruth and Raine, "but
with the slightly higher elevation, you get a depth of view that
is unattainable from the ocean front homes." Overlooking a
quintessential cove high above the Pacific, the five-bedroom,
four-bath, 3,714-square-foot home owns protected whitewater
ocean vistas of Catalina and all along the coastline. Sunset
is especially inviting from this perspective, with views from
