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wove a tapestry of drought-tolerant native
plants, aromatic flowers and a range of succu-
lent fruit; from guava, and tangerine to banana,
blueberry and pomegranate. "The succulent
garden in the front yard," Yarema points out,
"was designed to resemble an underwater reef,
an homage to its Pacific Ocean connection."
Meanwhile the backyard is a private oasis
that wraps around the mostly glass, first level
of the home. It's here where you can enjoy an
al fresco dinner prepared on the barbecue,
followed by a relaxing soak in the Japanese-style
hot tub. Built-in seating is where guests can
converge, warmed by the cedar fire pit on chilly
evenings. There's an outdoor shower to rinse
off after coming back from the beach, just a
3-minute stroll from the house; and even pets
enjoy their own space via the gated dog run.
Having a backyard in the Sand Section is
a rare thing; even more so is having one effec-
tively cloistered from the rest of the world. "Our
neighbors are great, and are one of the best
reasons to live here," says Yarema. "But behind
the walls, we don't see or hear them."
Glass doors link the Zen garden with the
interior: You can lounge in the bright family
room, amid tropical privacy and listening to the
meditative flow of water in the sculptural foun-
tain. Also on this floor is a game room and wine
cellar, as well as a bar and a relaxing sauna,
lined with wood.
Steps away are standalone living quarters
with a full kitchen that can neatly be integrated
with the floorplan, or set apart via a cleverly
designed locking-moving wall. The kitchen is
a particularly handy amenity because it can
double as a service kitchen when hosting
garden parties. Speaking of, the home lives
much larger than its stated square-footage, and
can easily transform into an entertaining hub
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