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S W E E T D I G S | 1 0 0 0 T H E S T R A N D S itting on the deck at 1000 the Strand feels like being perched in the heart center of the Beach Cities. There's the broad spacious- ness of it all—not just the deck itself, which spans 300-plus square feet—but the unfettered span of sun-dipped California coastline that makes this a global destination. To the north is Malibu and the familiar red round- house of the Pier; to the left is the comforting slope of Palos Verdes Peninsula—and in between, nothing but sea, sky and sand. "It's the most insane deck you'll ever see anywhere in the South Bay," says real estate agent Brett Zebrowski. It also happens to be attached to one of the most remarkable properties in the area. Built in 1922, the expansive Craftsman-style dwelling bears the original markers of its origins, from shingle siding and a low-sloped roof to over- hanging eaves with exposed rafter tails. Big bay windows offer up postcard-worthy views through- out the 6 bedroom, 4.5 bedroom main house, which occupies one of the best vantage points on the Strand. "It's a lot and a half—5,000 square feet— which is huge on the Strand," says Zebrowski of the property, which includes a landscaped side yard, its lush grass an ideal spot to play games or host parties. Add to that an exclusive corner- lot position, at the 10th Street walk street, and a super-desirable south-facing orientation, making for optimum natural light and big ocean views. "It's drenched in sunlight, year round," the agent describes. "Inside the house is happy and bright, and it sits up higher than the properties located south of it." Perhaps realizing the gem-like quality of the address, in the mid-20th century the home- owners extended the sizable property, adding a standalone new structure in the rear that houses two townhome-style units, each with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. "They sit up really high due to the slope in the topography," Zebrowski points out, "and they both have incredible views." Tucked underneath is a 3-car garage with addi- tional room for storage, along with an open-air parking area for 3 additional vehicles. And in thor- oughly modern fashion, the main home includes a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment with its own entrance. "It's very unique," Zebrowski says of the floorplan. "It lives like a 3,500-square-foot house where part of the house is a 1,000-square- foot guest house or ADU. It's very functional and great for family or friends." The result is a beachfront compound that contains four separate units. Recently the entire property underwent a thoughtful design overhaul. Everything from flooring and appliances to paint, cabinetry and lighting were reset; the result being a fresh coastal property that pays tribute to its 100-year-old vintage with wood plank floors, sunlit white spaces and fireplaces flanked in pale stone and red brick . "It was brought back to life," the agent says of the property. "It was one of the first homes in Manhattan Beach and it's truly one of a kind." With four separate dwellings existing on one A R C H I T E C T U R E + D E S I G N 52 DIGS.NET | 12.15.23

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