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| 4.30.2021
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f you look at the current market," says real estate
agent Neil Chhabria of this six-bedroom, seven-bath
residence, "this is the newest and biggest home available
on the Manhattan Beach Strand right now." Eye-catching
at its exterior, the clean lines of the house have been soft-
ened by the generous use of natural materials, such as pale
limestone and warm-hued slats of African Mahogany. Some
exterior windows even feature chunky steel overhangs that
seem sculptural in form. This appealing façade is an apt
preview of the interior—where organic materials add an
earthy dimension to the home's airy stamp of sky, ocean
and glass. "It has an island style that's very rare and sets it
apart," says Chhabria of the approximately 5,715-square-
feet residence, custom built for its current homeowners in
2016 and designed by Ryan Knowlton.
The home is located along a choice stretch of Manhattan
Beach Strand—between 23rd and 24th Streets. It's quiet
and neighborly in feel, yet an equal distance from both
Downtown and the North End; a 10-minute stroll brings you
to the cafes and boutiques of each. Adding to the charm
of this particular section of the Strand is a tidy greenbelt
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"The floorplan is outstanding and the functionality of the house is immense"
