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t's on a rare, corner double-lot of
15,000 square feet," says real estate
agent Alexandra Gauss of the bright
Manhattan Beach retreat nestled in
a residential pocket a block east of
Sepulveda Boulevard. With over 8,100 square
feet of living space that includes 8 bedrooms
and 8.5 bathrooms—spaciousness is a fore-
most luxury in this residence. The home design
features a luminous, airy interior that opens
wide to a grand, outdoor playground.
Its exterior is dramatic and contemporary,
with sharply geometric white volumes accen-
tuated by a flat roofline. At points throughout
the exterior elevations, slender vertical slats in a
coffee hue contrast with the natural stone. "There
is a definitive pull on the Miami modern home
style," Gauss says of its look. "You don't see a lot
of homes that are constructed this way, or flow
this way and have that clean, simple silhouette."
The home's central idea—a sophisticated,
streamlined architectural residence decked
with high-end, smart features—was envisioned
by its owners, who enlisted award-winning
architect Anthony Laney (Laney LA), along with
RJ Smith Construction and interior designer
Rini Kundu to execute. Completed three years
ago, the home has been meticulously looked
after since then, points out Gauss, "so it feels
like a brand new home."
Central to the home's experience is its
connection to the outdoors. The rare dimensions
of this double lot—perfectly rectangular and
flat—allowed for a neat formatting of symmet-
rical spaces. For instance, an entire interior
wall disappears via sliding glass that cleanly
pockets. The result is an expansive indoor-out-
door entertaining space that spans the kitchen
and dining area, along with a near-count-
less number of places to lounge and gather.
Adding to the mesh between interior and
exterior is a a zero-threshold design, so there's
no experience of stepping out of the home.
"Everything is one flush plane," the homeowner
points out. Visually, too. From the home's main
gathering spaces, you gaze over a manicured
green lawn and aqua pool, reminiscent of some-
thing you would come across at a resort.
The barbecue kitchen and bar extend to a
smooth, stone-clad pool deck, where you can
wade into the water or relax into the bubbling
spa. At the other end of the pool is a sleek guest
house, clad in glass. Nearby, kids can play on
the basketball court or enjoy games in the yard,
which is big enough to host a soirée for many,
whether on a sunny day or under starlit nights.
"There was so much care and thought put
into the house," explains the homeowner, point-
ing out hidden details, like how pool equipment
is tucked underground, or how outdoor heating
is embedded in the patio's glossy teak ceiling.
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