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| 9.4.2020
S W E E T D I G S | 5 2 8 1 5 T H S T R E E T
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he sunsets you get off the third floor are insane, as
you can see the sun set over the Manhattan Beach
Pier," points out the homeowner of this homey
shingle-clad residence, describing those details
that aren't immediately visible when first walking
through a house. It takes a while of living in a home
to capture its essence, and for homeowners Blake and Tricia,
the charms of this six-bedroom residence, approximately
6,000 square feet in size, have much to do with its desirable
blend of family-friendly practicality mixed with luxe features
and an elevated design sensibility.
Completed about five years ago, the residence was designed
by prolific Beach Cities architect Doug Leach for Zivec Devel-
opment. Joe Lucas of high-end Lucas Studio fashioned the
interior spaces, and RJ Smith was responsible for custom
remodeling the home for Blake and Tricia. There's a thought-
ful third floor, much of it open-plan, which is connected to
an open-air lounge and deck that offers one of the home's
most potent attractions—a slideshow of sea views and glow-
ing beach light that are courtesy of living life along the Pacific
Ocean. This is a nicely sheltered area that expands the already
spacious feel of the home's most oft-used spaces, and allows
one to experience Southern California's climate firsthand,
including those insane sunsets.
"It is partially covered," notes Tricia, "so you can lay out in
the sun, or tuck yourself under the heat lamps and start a fire
when you want to relax or entertain outside." A slender fire-
place and a flat-screen TV are among the features, as is a tidy
kitchen with a gleaming built-in Wolf barbecue grill. Having
an outdoor entertaining hub like this is a social convenience
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