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October 15, 2021

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72 DIGS.NET | 10.15.2021 S W E E T D I G S | 2 8 0 4 T H E S T R A N D M A R K E T When walking into 2804 The Strand, be sure to look at the ground. Etched in the earthy travertine stone are the Japanese symbols for Peaceful. The message, written in pale white on tan, is subtle, like the property itself—a well-crafted, sunlit world of placid living in the midst of top-of-the-world ocean views. "Once you shut the mahogany and glass gate, you're in a sanctuary," describes real estate agent Lauren Forbes. "There's something very calm and special about this house." This ultra-private atmosphere is the product of purposeful design: rooms are thoughtful spaces meant for harmonious living and basking in the potent natural elements that surround the home: white-tipped waves and violet sunsets; a calm beachfront and an endless swirl of white and blue sky. With two bedrooms and three bathrooms—plus a one-bed- room, one-bath guest residence—the approximately 3,469 square foot home lives much larger than its official footprint due to its well-crafted outdoor spaces. These fresh-air living areas interplay with interior spaces, and amplify the mood of this always changing ocean setting. The feeling throughout the prop- erty is remarkably luxurious—in the quiet, understated sense of the word—due to this, and the studied use of exclusive, natu- ral materials. "The attention to detail is something you don't see very often," points out Forbes, who notes the owner worked closely on creating the home with developer Jeff Strnad of Beach House Design and Development. "It was very collaborative," remarks Strnad. "The transition between the materials and the detailing—of how things came together in terms of tile and wood and stone and Venetian plas- ter—all of those were carefully thought through." Character-rich planks of walnut flooring contrast against sunburst planks of Sapele Mahogany set along the soaring ceilings. Michelan- gelo marble from Brazil—hailed for its strength and intricate veining—is used throughout the home, from centerpiece fire-

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