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e 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.
private balcony and a step-up formal dining room.
(The three spaces merge nicely for formal entertain-
ing.) "If you've got a party, you could easily put a
lot of people in there," says Sweeney of the space.
Also located on this floor is the kitchen, smartly
raised to create separation from other spaces and
offer a theatrical effect that optimizes beach views.
There's a roomy central island in the center of the
kitchen, its warm, tiger-eye granite complemented
by matching countertops and polished wood cabi-
netry. "They don't cook," says Sweeney of the
homeowners. A glance at the sparkling state of the
high-end appliances, including a Viking range with
six burners, indicates she's right. "I have a sneak-
ing suspicion the stove has never been used," she
adds with a chuckle.
A charming touch, found adjacent to the kitchen,
is a comfortable, tucked-away lounge that's ideal
as a reading nook or as a gathering spot for morn-
ing coffee. Oversized French doors are steps away,
leading to another private balcony at the rear of the
house, and bringing more of that special beachside
sunlight and air into this corner of the house. Nearby
the home's elevator is handy for traveling in between
floors and transporting dishes to other spaces when
