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and ocean that are capitalized on via the home's five outdoor
balconies and decks, all designed for privacy. (The house itself
is fully automated, from sound and shades to security, and has
a video feature so homeowners can monitor the perimeter.)
Among the home's open-air spots is a nicely cloistered patio on
the ground floor that is adjoined by a tidy green yard. This is yet
another versatile gathering spot that can be expanded to accom-
modate larger guest counts by linking it to the adjacent room;
in this case a spacious, white-wall family room featuring a sleek
butler's kitchen and tucked-away cabinetry.
Yet another outdoor refuge is the spa-like lounge located off
the sunlit master bedroom—an ideal space for waking up over
ocean views or winding down around the glowing firepit at night.
Speaking of the master suite, this is yet another area of the
home with unique features: a grand fireplace that's framed in
gleaming gray marble, plus a walk-in closet with custom rows of
backlit cabinetry and displays, not unlike a designer's showroom.
Another not-to-miss feature of this home is its dedicated glam
space, a charming hideaway—located within the elegant polish
of the marble-slab master bathroom—where one can primp and
preen amidst softly glowing mirrors and walls set in shimmery
pink, diamond-cut tiles.
Further down the hall, nicely set apart from the master suite,
are two additional bedroom suites that open onto an outdoor
balcony, a cheerful area with views of the palm-lined street
below, and a not-too distant blue expanse of sky and sea. In a
home filled with lofty features, this view is an invitation to one of
the finest: its plum location. Step out the door and in less than
five minutes on foot, one is in the midst of Downtown, with its
smart collection of eateries and shops. A few minutes later one
steps onto the sandy shores of the Pacific Ocean. "Even though
the house is technically in the Tree Section, it's more like the
Hill Section or the Sand Section, because you get views, yet
you're so close to the beach and town," explains Forbes. "It's
an exclusive, great area." This home, meanwhile, is one more
than worthy of its locale.
