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Upstairs is where five of the sleep-
ing spaces are located. Each is designed
as a hideaway of its own; nearly all with
en-suite bathrooms, balconies or built-in
study areas. The primary bedroom is a
grand apartment of its own, complete with
a fireplace and a king-size volume of open
space. The bathroom, with dual walk-in
showers and gray slab soaking tub, is bright
and roomy; while the walk-in closet feels
like a sanctuary, complete with a separate
shoe closet, a light-sculpted vanity and a
peaceful seating nook along the window.
"The beauty with having this kind of
space is the ability to share the home, but
not feel like you're overwhelmed at the
same time," notes real estate agent Nathan
Staggs. "You can invite loved ones and their
family of five to spend a weekend with you,
and have enough room for everyone to
comfortably cohabitate."
UNDER ONE ROOF
Therein lies another high point of the home—
the way the floorplan has been constructed
so living spaces and amenities are smartly
dispersed throughout the three levels. The
lower level is home to an additional two
bedrooms, which can be used to house visi-
tors or staff. There's also a plush theater, a
temperature-controlled wine cellar and a
room dedicated to arts and crafts.
But the main floor is the town square of
the property, meant to be where everyone
can meet up. A wall of Fleetwood glass links
the bright family room and marble-clad
kitchen with the outdoors—and nearby are
a head-turning number of expertly designed
gathering spaces. "In today's market, the
luxury of having all the amenities you desire
under one roof is more valuable than ever,"
points out Staggs.
There's a circular dining nook surrounded
by windows. A pale-hued formal dining
room with a painted, coffered ceiling and
French doors that lead out to the pool deck.
Nearly every kind of living area has been
considered: There's a dedicated sports
bar; a sun-splashed play room and, not too
far away, an executive's study plus an airy
fitness center.
The fact that all of this exists in a tucked-
away corner of Manhattan Beach that even
many locals are unfamiliar with, is yet
another highlight of the home. "There's
peace of mind that comes with having this
level of privacy and seclusion, which you
don't always find in the South Bay," notes
Staggs. Recently the home was the site
of a broker's open house. This showing
for real estate professionals resulted in a
record number of agents, nearly 250, walk-
ing through the home. "There was a lot of
surprise, not only about the large size and
scale of the home, but the fact that these
homes existed," says Schneider. "That's
how private the location is."
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