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t's one of the biggest lots on The Strand," says real
estate agent Bryn Stroyke of one of the most iconic
properties along this area. It's one of the deepest lots,
too, enabling the faithful and meticulous construc-
tion of this coastal villa. The eye-catching residence
is approximately 6,800 square feet in size but add
another 1,000 square feet to that figure after factor-
ing in the fresh-air lounge on the roof.
"It's probably got the second largest rooftop deck on
The Strand," Stroyke says of the resort-like perch, which has a
fitting and dramatic entrance. After gliding up a curved stair-
case of pure marble, one walks through a retractable dome on
the ceiling of the home's uppermost floor. There one is alone in a
retreat made even more inspired by its top-of-the-world views—
an Eden-esque panorama of sunny skies and white-tipped ocean
that's set against a welcome section of sandy beach. Details on
the deck include a gleaming Viking kitchen and ready engineer-
ing for a pool, making it an ideal spot for private sunbathing or
partying under the stars.
It's a grand setting—and a grand house too, inspired by the
homeowners' trips to Italy, where their vision for the residence
was sharpened by the gracious properties they encountered.
This inspiration, says Stroyke, "manifested itself in the design,
which is very much an Italian villa." More coastal than Tuscan,
however, makes its Southern California setting feel like a
natural one for this property, which was designed by archi-
tect Edward Beall and constructed by Rick Tomaro. "It was
purely at no expense spared," says Stroyke of the home, which
was completed in 2012. As one breezes through the interior,
one finds a gilded, yet fresh, coastal atmosphere. There are
handcrafted tiles and mosaics, marble wainscoting and thick
columns. Ceilings are coffered and corniced, and no corner—
not even the elevator floor, with its colorful floor tiles—has been
left untouched by the meticulous hands of its builders.
The size of the home has been optimized by a floor plan that
is efficient and modern, carving out diverse living spaces, along
with half a dozen en-suite bedrooms, across three spacious
levels. Rooms are amply scaled, sporting a variety of classic
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