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volume and indirect sunlight to stream into the room via its
slender transom windows.) Steps away is a chef's kitchen,
equipped with a full suite of Miele appliances, that's a magnet for
gathering around the waterfall island, made of pure white quartz.
From here you can take the stairs up to the rooftop deck—a
private space where you can cook at the outdoor kitchen and dine
over ocean views, or gather with friends under the stars. Soaking
in a bubbling hot tub under the open sky is also an option, since
the deck has been structurally engineered for a spa.
It's a quick elevator ride to the second floor, where most of the
sleeping spaces are found, along with a cozy office where you can
take work breaks on the adjoining balcony. The home's primary
suite, also on this floor, is filled with cheerful natural light—
you wake to lush green views streaming in from the oversized
windows before stepping onto a balcony overlooking Hermosa
valley. The bathroom is another sanctuary; a luxurious space
with a spacious, white marble shower and a free-standing tub.
And if guests are in town, there's a one-bedroom suite, complete
with a butler's kitchen, located on the first floor of the residence.
As an added perk, it can stand alone as discrete living quarters,
complete with its own address—1604 Loma Drive. This is due
to the R3 zoning of the property, which qualifies the suite as an
accessory dwelling unit (ADU). "It's great for a mother-in-law
suite or a guest bedroom," points out Schultz, "but it can also
be its own separate, legal ADU."
The success of the home—in its design, feel and atmosphere
of unadulterated quality—can be traced back to its creators, who
have been producing notable Beach Cities homes for decades,
and are known for their commitment to their respective crafts. "I
get how people live at the beach," says Starr, himself a lifelong
resident of California beach towns whose intimate knowledge
of coastal living, in all its minutiae, steers his designs. And who
appreciates the standards of a fellow craftsman like Widmann
when it comes to bringing them to life. "He has to build it like it's
a custom home, no matter what," says Starr. "I appreciate that
level of quality and detail, and you can see the difference."
