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"With most builders, economics really factor into decisions,"
Stroyke explains. "With Patrick Kealy, there's only one way to
do it: e right way. at dictates his decisions. He's not going
to compromise on anything." is is just such a canvas, a place
where traditional details such as wainscoting and coffered ceilings
imbue the home with a stately feel, while an abundance of natural
light and a palette of whites, soft blues and grays turn the home's
generously proportioned rooms into accessible, of-the-moment
spaces. e master suite, for example, occupies an entire wing of
its own and includes a fireplace lounge tucked under a soaring
hipped ceiling, along with a refined master
bathroom decked in marble and a sprawling
walk-in closet with dual entrances. Warming
these grand spaces are plenty of windows and two
fresh-air balconies to soak up the neighborhood's
panorama of blue sky and green trees.
e home's lower level is dedicated to
recreation—another space where no detail has
been overlooked and where sunlight warms every
corner. A quiet, plush movie theater with raised
platform seating occupies part of this level; while
another hosts a spacious bar that's ideal for evening
or day soirées due to a combination of sandy-hued
wood floors and a white bar with lots of crisp
paneling. e combination visually pops in the
face of natural light streaming through the windows and down
along the elegant stairway. "If you want a lot of square footage, a
yard and a lot of quality at a reasonable price point, there are not a
lot of options in Manhattan Beach," muses Stroyke. "What makes
this property unique is there's a level of finish, a level of quality and
an attention to detail that's unusual for even high-end spec homes."
e room that perhaps best exemplifies the house, he adds with a
chuckle, is the one might least expect: "ere are lacquer-paneled
walls in the garage." Some homes claim to be a gleaming example
in the luxury category; others, like this one, actually are.
"With Patrick
Kealy, there's only
one way to do it:
e right way.
at dictates
his decisions.
He's not going to
compromise on
anything."
