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iews of ocean and coast-
line in Palos Verdes real estate
are not so uncommon—after
all, it's a place where topogra-
phy and climate lend themselves
to luxury properties with a rich stock of both.
At the end of Vista Del Mar—a quiet cul-de-
sac perched along the winding oceanview
heights of Palos Verdes Drive East—there's
a 5-bedroom, 6.5-bath home that manages
to out-do even the most view-optimized resi-
dences on the Peninsula. "It is located on one
of the highest points on the Hill, extending out
from a knoll," describes real estate agent Neil
Chhabria. "This allows you to look out over the
surrounding areas, with 270 degrees of view.
Its exceptional even for Palos Verdes."
The inviting contours of Catalina Island.
The rich blue depths of the Pacific Ocean.
Watercolor skies of white clouds and pale
aqua. Manicured acres of golf greens, and
a busy harbor where a glowing constel-
lation of lights sparkle after dark. These
are the views captured—panoramic and
unblocked—throughout the approximately
7,088-square-foot home, which has been
designed to open up its unique vantage point,
its cream-hued silhouette angled in such a way
that east and west-facing views are captured
from nearly every room.
The residence, tucked behind a double-
gated entrance sequence, features a wide
driveway that culminates in a circular motor
court, clad in oversized stone pavers and with a
carved water fountain at its center. "The house
accommodates 12-plus guests with ample
parking space, and features a safe, double-
gate system for both primary and secondary
entrances," points out homeowner Brian Kim.
Leagues of cars could park here for a big party—
it's also here that you feel yourself settling in,
surrounded by the striking natural beauty
and broad spaciousness of the tucked away,
one-acre property. Tidy box hedges and sculp-
tures add to the serenity of the place, as do the
graceful walking paths and meditation gardens
that mix old-growth California trees and color-
burst flowers with native landscaping. "Located
in a natural preserve area, the house boasts a
very natural atmosphere," says Kim.
It's a feeling that steepens as you step
indoors. A double-height foyer with graceful
curved staircase, glowing with natural coastal
light, introduces you to the interior—where
the scale is appropriately roomy, and spaces
feature an open, elegant atmosphere boosted
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