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he developer built this home as if he was
building a custom home for himself, not as
if it was a spec home," says real estate agent
Bryn Stroyke. "Not just in the things you see,
but the things that nobody can see." He's
talking about a new Manhattan Beach resi-
dence, high-styled and spacious and designed
for those of any age to roam and romp through-
out its sun-lit floorplan. In a move that meets
the needs of current-day buyers, the home has married its
generous size—7,000 square feet and six bedrooms—to a
family-friendly design marked by lots of open spaces and a
strong connection to the great outdoors. The sophistication is
strong, too. The home's design infuses appealing farmhouse
characteristics into an upright, classically coastal design.
Executed with a high level of craftsmanship in its every
corner, the result is a forever house. It feels from the first
step through the charming Dutch front door, that one has
entered a comfortable and refined sanctuary. "When you
come in from the street, you are sheltered," describes
Stroyke. "You're wrapped up in this beautiful home, with its
focus south, so you have a private, elevated view of trees and
rooftops—and lots of natural light." The location is the Mira
Costa section of Manhattan Beach, a central address that's a
couple of blocks east of Sepulveda Boulevard. Nearby shops
and restaurants can be reached in a few minutes on foot,
while kids can cruise on bike to the beach and Downtown
Manhattan Beach in about 15 minutes.
Wooden shingles and greenery create an inviting welcome
at the exterior, along with columns, balconies and even a
white picket fence. The home's great room, located right past
the fresh foyer, is all white-walled and textured, and the real
introduction to the home's grand scale and lofty design. The
show-stopping place has double-height ceilings and a grand
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