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he idea of home has never been as important
as it is now," says real estate agent Shawn
Dugan. "Along with that, the Strand has never
been as desirable as it is now." Head to the
southern tip of the Strand in Hermosa Beach
and one finds a particularly special niche to
call home. Located about 10 minutes south of
Hermosa Pier on foot, the atmosphere here is
easygoing and mellow. The sandy beachfront
is extra wide and flat—making it more inviting than usual, and
easy to navigate. "The way the sun hits that lovely corner of
Hermosa; it really gets a nice light," adds interior designer Julie
Gelsey. "I feel like there's a little bit of excitement."
Gelsey's been designing in the area for over 20 years, and
the work of her firm, Interior Inspirations, can be found in over
a dozen homes on the Strand, including this new one at 230
The Strand—five bedrooms and generously sized for the neigh-
borhood at approximately 4,400 square feet. Spanning four
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