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mahogany and glass—all the better to shape those panoramic
takes of lush green, soft blue sky and Pacific Ocean.
"I feel like this house checks all the boxes in terms of having
what people are always looking for," says local real estate agent
Jennifer Caras. Lots of wide-screen ocean views and a large lot
with a green yard; an updated luxury home, plus a pool and
separate guest quarters where views stretch from Palos Verdes
to Malibu. "It also offers the ability to enjoy why we live here,
with the home's proximity to the beach and to town," she adds.
So appealing was the whole package that the home landed in
escrow a mere 10 days after coming to market, with multiple
offers. "Knowing how special and rare the property is," reports
Caras, "I said, 'Let's explode into the marketplace on a Sothe-
by's global level.' Within hours of hitting the market, my phone
started to ring."
Crafting the standout home was a considerable project,
involving tight collaboration among the designer, contractor
and homeowner, the latter credited as "the driver on this project"
by Jon Starr. "She had vision and inspired us," recounts the
influential local designer. The home's exterior was overhauled
and the floor plan was completely made anew. "That house was
flipped on its head," Starr explains. "It became a completely
