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"It just says 'beach,' " notes designer Rick Sellers of
Residential Design Studios. "It's soothing. It's calming.
It exudes the Manhattan Beach relaxation lifestyle." He's
talking about a new Tree Section home—a labor of love by
Maria Reinhart of Four Hearts Development and Michael
Mushaney of MJM Construction—that is sunny and luxurious
and modern-family sized at over 5,200-square feet, with six
beautifully finished bedrooms. "From the time you hit the front
door and walk through this home," he points out, "it's elegant
and sophisticated. If you have a family, you'll feel this is a really
good place to raise children."
One may feel it a bit before entering the door, as the inviting,
family vibe starts curbside, while gazing at this singular
Contemporary Coastal Plantation design, its eye-catching
exterior a textured contrast of blush brick and crisp-white
shiplap. ere are balconies and glass galore, with dark,
overhanging eaves giving definition and contrast to the
horizontal silhouette of the home. Native green trees dot the
walkway, courtesy of Miriam Rainville of Rainville Design
Associates, known for creating thoughtful modern landscapes
on beachside properties.
She also designed the home's clean, porcelain tiled outdoor
lounge, one of the many outdoor spaces Sellers has neatly
carved into his design that, when tallied up, add significantly
more living space to the home's already generous footprint.
Rainville's patio, for instance, is a great room unto itself—an
uber-private space connecting to the interior via La Cantina
glass doors. Sellers have equipped the area with year-round
possibilities thanks to a ceiling overhang that shields the
space from direct sunlight. (Due to the orientation of the lot,
