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refreshed landscaping and plumbing. The idea
of selecting such a turnkey luxury residence on
the Strand has become increasingly compel-
ling, points out Moloney, given that building
a new Strand home from scratch is such a
time-intensive proposition. "'Lot value' prop-
erties have become increasingly more scarce
on the Strand," he explains, "and Coastal
Commission approval and construction are
now pushing a four-year commitment; so
perhaps one of the most compelling features
of this property is that you could be living there
for the annual fireworks show off the Manhat-
tan Beach Pier next month."
The main living spaces—kitchen, dining
and living room—are located on the middle
level, which also houses a three-car garage,
making for a more centralized living experi-
ence. "The nice thing is that the house lives
very horizontal," explains Moloney. "You live in
the middle floor, then it's just one floor upstairs
to the bedrooms, and one floor to the ground
floor, where all the fun stuff is."
You can host movie nights in the plush,
cocoon-like theater, or watch passersby from
the covered patio on this Strand level. There's
also a private office with ocean views and a
