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one is instantly connected to the outdoors via an ample-sized
deck that overlooks the beach. A walk-in closet completes the
wing, along with a master bathroom where one can soak in
the sunken tub over ocean views.
Throughout the home, ceilings and hallways are gener-
ous; so are establishing spaces like the sunny entrance foyer
that welcomes one home with gleaming stone floors and a
central staircase that curves through a tower-like section of
the home, ending in an eye-catching golden dome along the
ceiling. Bedrooms are all conveniently en-suite and distrib-
uted mainly on the first and second floors. Extra perks in the
design include a movie theater with stadium seating for eight,
plus a stately office suite. Adorned with built-in wood cabinets
and coffered ceilings, this uber-traditional space is punctu-
ated with a delightful feature—a hidden room. "If you look
at it, it's just a bookshelf," Stroyke says of a custom panel.
Push a button, and it glides open to reveal a bedroom, which
is currently home to a bright gym with an adjoining bathroom.
It's an unexpected touch. But then again: "It's an unusual
offering," Stroyke says of the house. "It's an elegant landmark
of a home that's positioned in one of Manhattan Beach's most
desirable, and seldom available, spots."
