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July 14, 2023

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S W E E T D I G S | 3 1 0 0 T H E S T R A N D N early 100 years ago Calvin Coolidge was in the White House and Bessie Smith's St Louis Blues was at the top of the charts. It was 1925, and in Manhattan Beach, California, construction had just been completed on a new Spanish villa overlooking the sea. The location was one of the best on the Strand, a gorgeous miles-long swath of land curving along the Pacific Ocean that had begun attracting newcomers in earnest with its bejeweled coastline—where sun danced along white-capped waves and the blazing hues of sunset, counting purple, blue and orange streaked across the skies each evening. Fast forward to 2023. The coastal beauty— and views—of this coveted corner property at 3100 The Strand still remain, along with the origins of the 1925-era residence, which is about halfway through the process of a 21st century re-build. It's a 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom Spanish Revival home, a classic architectural style that's a mainstay in this climate with its red-clay roof, creamy white stucco and graceful arches, which strike a charmed contrast next to the steely blue waters, light-hued sands and pale skies of the Pacific. Inside, the approxi- mately 2,399-square-foot floorplan has been updated with generous open spaces and plenty of large-scale windows and sliding glass to beam in these spectacular scenes. The property is currently on the market, the result of a court-ordered sale, and presents two flexible options for potential buyers. "You don't usually get court-ordered sales of this qual- ity," says Stroyke, noting that this is a premier, Strand corner lot that's also very buildable. One option is to finish out the existing proj- ect for "a small, less-is-more residence," he describes: "Or you can build a world-class new property with views that will never be replicated by another corner lot." No matter one's choice, the one-off Strand address is the real treasure. The lot is situated on a rare corner walk street lot that faces south, giving it wide-angle sea vistas. "Walk-street lots are wonderful for three reasons," points out Stroyke. First, he explains, you can build a wider house, due to there being only a one-foot setback along the walk street, instead of the usual three- foot setback. Enhanced views are another and finally, there are extended outdoor areas, so such properties can contain a yard and patio. A R C H I T E C T U R E + D E S I G N 58 DIGS.NET | 7.14.23

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