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the bulk of the time pondering ocean and sky views that include
the nearby curves of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Breezes from
the Pacific fill the room, which feels even more free-flowing
due to its adjoining deck with bird's-eye views of the beach and
streets below. Move into the kitchen, a designer space featuring
pale-blue cabinetry and polished, veiny slabs on the countertops
and central island. There are dual sinks, a gleaming chef's range
and shapely pendant lights to enhance the room's elegant feel.
Balancing the bounty of natural light streaming from an adjoin-
ing balcony—ideal as an al fresco breakfast nook—is a trio of
skylights. It's a room that appears to glow.
"It's got two separate living areas," says Stroyke of this floor.
Two moods, too. The northern living area, which is farthest from
the walk street, has views of the Pier, ocean and the mountains,
and includes an intimate dining space where one can dine over
the glow of sunset and starry nights. This, and a peaceful living
room that's home to many windows and a private sitting balcony
neatly tucked away from passersby. "It's unusual and a nice
setup," Stroyke says of the two areas, and their contrast from
more dynamic to less.
One can head to the middle floor to find the home's private
spaces, including a master wing that feels like a luxurious hotel
suite. The bedroom is a peaceful retreat where one can open
wide balcony doors to luxuriate in the morning sunrise and fall
asleep to the sound of the waves. To reach it, one walks along
a window-filled corridor, past a walk-in custom closet and an
e advantage of being a
three-story home on Ocean
is that the Strand properties
across the street are only two
stories. So, if you're on Ocean,
you get really terrific views.
From a location standpoint,
it's as good as it gets.
— Bryn Stroyke
