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ulti-residence proper-
ties and The Strand are rarely
found in the same sentence.
That's because the phenom-
enon is a rare one along
this exclusive stretch of Southern California
coastline that winds along the South Bay's
scene-filled beaches. Yet at one of the most
desirable points of the Strand—2208 The
Strand in Manhattan Beach—there's a modern
structure housing four separate oceanfront
units; each a sunny private haven at the beach.
"It's an A location in central Manhattan
Beach," says real estate agent Shawn Dugan
of the property, which spans 9 bedrooms and
8 bathrooms—approximately 5,200 square
feet in total. Nicely equidistant from the eater-
ies of the North End and the bustle of the Pier
and Downtown—all only 10 minutes away on
foot—this is a convenient location that none-
theless stays unruffled and quiet. An ideal spot
for enjoying quiet mornings along the broad
beachfront, mid-day surf sessions and sunset
cruises along the dedicated bike path. Or hours
on your private oceanfront balcony, pondering
the sea life and white-capped waves that are
part of the front-row scenes of sea and sky.
"The property is raised up high, so it has
elevated Strand views," Dugan points out. Even
the first level of this four-level property features
a balcony with unblocked beach vistas—a rarity
among first levels on the Strand. And it's the
balcony on each level that serves as the center-
piece of all units—each with sliding Fleetwood
doors that merge main living spaces with the
fresh ocean air and vibrant beach scenes
outdoors. Recently remodeled, the property
boasts a crisp, beach-friendly palette through-
out: Pale-hued plank floors and white walls
dominate in each of the units; a perfect back-
drop for scene-stealing coastal views. Bathrooms
and kitchens are streamlined and modern; and
the flickering flames in sleek, cube-like white
fireplaces add ambiance to starlit evenings.
"As an income property, it's one of the best,"
says Dugan, who specializes in Strand builds of
all stripes, from luxurious single-family homes
to multi-residence properties like this. It's the
fresh condition and user-friendly layout of these
units, however—there are three 2-bedroom,
2-bathroom residences, and one 3-bedroom,
2-bathroom residence—that gives them peren-
nial appeal. "Each unit has been completely
re-done, and has a great floorplan with open
space," states Dugan. "It's consistent with what
an architect would draw up today."
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