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he house itself is really well laid
out, especially if you've got kids,"
says real estate agent Susan Swee-
ney of a residential design that
gives one a sense of everything
they might need on the Strand—lots of ocean
views and many comfortable spots to gather with
family and friends. There's privacy and a quality
of construction. In this case, all within an efficient
footprint of about 3,330 square feet.
What more, "It's a special house," says Swee-
ney of the geometric, sandy-hued residence that
includes four bedrooms and is located along a plum
stretch of the Hermosa Beach Strand. "It's got so
much, especially for the price." Chief among them:
the incomparable feel of a life lived on the Strand,
where a step or two leads to the sunny Pacific
beachfront. After an exuberant swim or surf session,
one can retreat refreshed to this welcoming place,
where sunlight cascades throughout the home's
three levels, each offering a distinct atmosphere.
Standing on the top floor, one stands at the
edge of the elegant, fireplaced living room. There's
a wall of glass stretching from ceiling to floor, reach-
ing across the entire wall, opening and closing with
ease. Pleasant beach air circulates through the
room and one feels as if they are connected to the
vivid seascape, just outside, that's topped with
a dreamy view of clouds and pale blue sky. Even
better is the fact that one is fairly invisible here,
since the home's design keeps traffic on the Strand
out of sight, and vice versa. Looking around the
uppermost floor reveals details that give the home
its inviting feel. There's an eye-catching ceiling of
tongue and groove planking—a nautical touch made
more interesting by its curved silhouette that bows
across the top of the room, not unlike the inverted
hull of a sailboat. The gleaming wood planks on the
floor matches the ceiling's reddish palette, cast-
ing a warm glow across the room that comes alive
during sunset hours.
The top floor is made up of discrete gathering
spaces—all of them privy to the gorgeous, front-
row ocean views afforded by the home's Strand
location. The spacious living room is adjacent to a
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