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hen I first saw the
property, I felt like I had
been transported to a
small updated palace
in Europe," says real
estate agent Lily Liang about 1533 Via Lopez.
It's due to the studied grandeur of this villa,
which spans approximately 8,610 square feet
and is a showcase of luxurious, classic Medi-
terranean detailing. There's Venetian-plaster
walls and arched walkways; imposing pillars
and intricate painting and tilework—all set
amid a backdrop of the Pacific Ocean, along
with a verdant green landscape, towering palm
trees and a striking seascape.
The location is the Monte Malaga section of
Palos Verdes Estates, an area distinguished by
wide, peaceful streets and grand residences with
lofty ocean views—due to the high elevation of
the area. "The neighbors all have similarly sized
lots," describes Liang. "It's a very unified area."
This gated and fully fenced home feels like a
world of its own; nonetheless you are less than
10 minutes from creature comforts like cafes and
shopping, golf and schools.
Then there's the lot, approximately 30,000
square feet, or about 0.69 acre, which has
been landscaped to let its natural beauty speak
for itself. You can play tennis while overlooking
the ocean on the full-sized court, or tune-up
your stroke on the putting green. The pool
deck is a magnet for sunning and gathering:
You can decompress in the warm spa, or invite
guests over for a sunny barbecue gathering.
The sheer size of the pool deck, along with its
majestic blue-water views, make it an ideal
canvas for parties, particularly when the rows
of arched doorways are open—creating a seam-
less connection between the outdoors and the
main indoor living spaces.
Speaking of, the interior of the bright resi-
dence includes 6 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms,
was built in 2011, and underwent an exten-
sive renovation approximately 3 years ago. "The
homeowners are very particular and detail-ori-
ented," Liang points out. "Every year they update
the house." The stately entrance—spanning two
stories—is an accurate introduction to the home.
It's decked in inlaid marble tilework, with circu-
lar patterns of bronze and gold, and has a tiered
glass chandelier that draws the eye upwards, to
its flowing, curved ceiling and a balcony edged
in pillars and wrought iron. "It's very graceful and
elegant," Liang says of the atmosphere.
The rest of the home is consistently scaled
and detailed, from sculpted limestone fire-
places to elaborate crown moulding seen
along the soaring ceilings. The great room, for
instance, is an impressive sunlit space where
you can relax on plump silk sofas while gazing
out at the ocean or pool through big, half-circle
windows. Note: The property is being offered
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