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he Pacific Ocean. Its combination of grand views,
salt-tinged air and beckoning sand is inspiring and
has the keen power to uplift, no matter the season.
When building a home in such an atmosphere, the
key is to create a place that can match its splen-
dor while also providing a practical perch from
which to enjoy everyday life. Along the southern
end of Manhattan Beach, an area known for its
quiet swaths of dreamy beachfront, one steps off
the sand and, in less than a minute, reaches the entrance of a neatly
shingled three-story home.
This light-filled residence has been sculpted in tandem with
the cresting blue waves and orange-gold sunsets that surround it—
approximately 4,150 square feet in size and bathed in a creamy
white and wood palette that complements the shift of light and
mood that continuously flow through the home. Grand windows,
balconies and other open-air spaces, including a manicured front
lawn, are all designed to make the most of the home's special loca-
tion. "South of Manhattan Beach Pier is the premium real estate
in the city, whether it be a walk street or on the Strand," points
out real estate agent Bryn Stroyke.
In this matter one gets both: the home is located on the corner
of a neighborly walk street (2nd Street); right along Ocean Drive
and tucked directly behind the Strand. "The advantage of being
a three-story home on Ocean," Stroyke explains, "is that the
Strand properties across the street are only two stories. So, if
you're on Ocean, you get really terrific views." Properties here, he
adds, come up for sale infrequently due to their plum proximity to
the sand, steps away, and to, Downtown, which in this case is a
10-minute stroll along the Strand or Manhattan Avenue. "From a
location standpoint," he says of the home, "it's as good as it gets."
Custom-built in 2006, the four-bedroom home was taken down
to the studs just a few years ago for a complete overhaul. "The
homeowner basically built a brand-new house," explains Stroyke.
"The quality throughout is unbelievable." Enter the sunlit foyer and
climb the gently curving staircase to the top floor, and one finds
themselves in an exquisite, view-filled space that houses public
spaces, which include two separate living rooms. Moving from
room to room, it's notable how one can experience difference
views and moods of the beach due to the floor plan and orienta-
tion of the home. There's a south-facing living room, decked in a
layered chandelier and sleek fireplace, where one's likely to spend
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