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amplified by proximity to two touchstones of Beach Cities' life.
"One of the most prized walk-street locations are the streets
between 16th and 20th," explains Stroyke. "They are prized
because they have these beautiful gas lights running down
them." With no cross streets cutting through the neighborhood,
he adds, "you have two blocks of nothing but walk street; then
there's ocean and the beach." In this case, a wide and pleas-
antly sloping walk street punctuated by the palm trees and tidy
landscaped lawns of this welcoming residential area. "It's the
quietest area at the beach," Stroyke says of this mellow swath of
beachfront. Strolling along the Strand, one reaches the restau-
rants and boutiques of Downtown Manhattan Beach in about
10 minutes—a boon for when one wants to tuck the car in the
three-bedroom garage and stay close to home for a while.
During such times, there's much to do within the walls of this
home. The home's entry level is devoted to bedrooms, including
a fireplaced ocean view master suite that opens onto a private
deck—a pleasant feature that welcomes the day with beach air
and charming views of the walk street. The street level of the
residence is equipped for the sociable atmosphere of the neigh-
borhood: one can entertain on the landscaped front yard, which
is neatly bordered by a gated semi-wall. From here, gatherings
can extend into a comfortable living room that's equipped with
a fireplace and a butler's kitchen. A rare and welcome feature
in this home is its basement—unusual to find in a walk street
home, Stroyke points out—where a custom movie theater is
found, along with a flex room that can accommodate a gym or a
wine bar. "It's a smart home," Stroyke adds, "so it's got a great
technology package that you can run off your iPad or iPhone."
When one looks for an ideal luxe home at the beach, there's
often a piece missing—whether it's the views, the floor plan,
the quality, or location. In this rare case, an architectural home
has been crafted to meet the excellence of its address and fulfill
all practical needs and comforts of its modern-minded inhabi-
tants. Add to this the unmatched atmosphere of life along one
of Southern California's best beachfronts, and one might find
they've met the wish list of living well at the beach. Or, to put it
more plainly: "It's one of the best houses in town," says Stroyke,
"and that's because of its combination of location, square foot-
age and quality."
