SOUTH BAY DIGS | Digital Edition Online

April 30, 2021

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M A R K E T S W E E T D I G S | 2 3 1 6 T H E S T R A N D have a lot of wood." On the south side of the home, a curtain of glass stretches from the second to third floor, and wraps into the roof. It allows light to flood the interior, cascading along a floating staircase of reflective Brazilian cherry wood. These two elements serve as a central anchor in the home, and are smartly place adjacent to the most oft-used space—the second floor. Here, a contemporary kitchen, designed with dual stone-clad bars and streamlined appliances that sit flush with cabinetry, is found steps from the sunny living room; a place that becomes breezy and expansive when linked to the large, covered deck. "There's something about the second floor," the homeowner explains. "You have the view of the beach and the horizon, but you are removed from the Strand. You can't see it unless you go out on the deck." The top floor is dedicated to sleeping spaces. There are three ensuite bedrooms at one end that are linked to a commu- nal study area. This is a delightful, kid-oriented feature of the home, complete with lots of natural light and built-in wood bookcases and desks. "It's very easy to entertain because the bedroom level is separate from where you entertain," mentions the homeowner. Steps away from the children's area is the master suite. This is a sophisticated space unto its own, with dual walk-in closets and a dedicated office over- looking the waves. The getaway appeal of this section of the home is heightened by its private sunning deck. This, along with a fireplaced lounge area and a bathroom that evokes the look and feel of a luxury spa, down to the creamy slab soak- ing tub poised in its center. "The house is designed to optimize natural light," Chhabria points out. True, it's been designed so that no matter where one goes, luminous beachy light seems to follow. The third floor, for instance, is home to five skylights; there's even one in the laundry room. "Most people love the golden hour," says the homeowner. Yet in the morning the house is cool and calm because of the sun rising behind the home in the East. Many would argue however, that sunset is the best time here. It's when powerful hues of purple, orange and blue stream through the home's rich store of glass and highlight the beauty at this hyper-functional and beautifully styled home, where one can raise a family while also enjoying a life of entertain- ment at one of the best points of the Southern California coast.

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