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rom a distance, this tradi-
tional coastal home resembles a
glowing port in the storm, with its
curved silhouette clad in crisp grey
clapboard, peaking above the wind-
swept sea grass. It's a welcoming scene created
by careful design, and fulfilled throughout this
property situated on a coveted location—on the
corner of the 30th walk street and the Strand
in Manhattan Beach.
"It's one of the very few south-facing Strand
corners that will ever become available," points
out real estate agent Lauren Forbes, explain-
ing how this position enables a home to be
designed with unobstructed ocean views from
nearly every room. And how recently, a number
of these lots have had custom homes built on
them, further dwindling the prospect of more
south-facing corner addresses coming up for
sale on the Strand.
Speaking of views, these have been opti-
mized by this home's floorplan of approximately
3,949-square feet, created by an architect as
her personal family dwelling. Walking through
the spacious open rooms, all illuminated by soft
beach light, words like fresh, elegant and inviting
come to mind. So does the feeling of being clois-
tered in your own world, despite being directly
linked to the beach and Strand. Walkability is
another plus of the location: You can stroll to
the boutiques and sidewalk cafes of Manhattan
Beach's North End in 5 minutes; or hop on your
beach cruiser to reach the shops and award-win-
ning dining of Downtown in even less time.
Decks, balconies and verandas set the stage
for the beachfront living experience. At every
point in your journey, there's an opportunity
to step outside and breathe in fresh sea air,
or take in the splendor of the landscape. The
main living spaces—kitchen, living, dining—
are spread out among the middle floor with
easy access to the outdoors. Each, too, is made
distinct by an elegant separation of space and
custom vaulted ceilings.
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