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''I
design homes as if I'm going
to move into them," says Doug
Whitcombe. The dedicated approach
of the second-generation builder and
developer, who learned his craft from
his grandfather, is evident throughout the
4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home on Chelsea Road.
There's also a keen sense of place that comes
from the developer's connection to the area. "I
grew up in Lunada Bay, just down the street," he
says of this ultra-pleasant section of Palos Verdes
Estates, where quiet streets lead to airy bluff tops
overlooking majestic ocean scenes. "Chelsea is
beautiful, safe and secure—and away from all
the busier roads. In terms of PV Estates, its one
of the most coveted streets."
It's easy to see why. Old growth California
trees flank the under-the-radar neighborhood,
where children play among green lawns and
neighbors walk their dogs along the shaded
street. Even more attractive is its proximity to
local schools and eateries. Just 3 minutes away
on foot is an oceanview greenbelt. "This is the
heart of Lunada Bay, where you're close to the
bluff, you're close to the shopping and kids
walk to school," points out real estate agent
Devin Jensen.
EASYGOING INDOOR-OUTDOOR
LIVING
The elegant residence was completely overhauled
with a down-to-the-studs remodel—and reborn
into a 2,550-square-foot home that lives larger
due to thoughtful space planning and an abun-
dance of natural light. "It's rare to find a fully
remodeled home like this in the area, making it
a unique and valuable opportunity." says Jensen.
As a result, he points out, such properties only
come on the local market about once a year.
The home's architectural centerpiece is its
great room, where six dramatic bifold doors
dissolve the boundary between interior and exte-
rior spaces. "You walk into the home," he notes,
"and you're inside and outside at the same time."
This duality offers up a relaxing living space
and an ideal place for hosting, with Whitcombe
noting that the space can hold a sizable guest list.
"It's open concept," says the developer, "and
the layout is so functional." Crowned by a white
oak-wrapped beam beneath soaring pitched ceil-
ings, the space is anchored by a fireplace with a
hand-hewn rustic mantel. Away from the great
room are four bedrooms—spacious, with big
picture windows or sliding glass leading onto
patios. "The layout embodies the true California
lifestyle, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor
living spaces" Jensen says of the floorplan.
LUXE AND LOCATION
The residence has all of the perks of luxurious
coastal living—a connection to nature and a
high-grade design quotient—without the over-
head or hassles of an estate-sized property. "It's a
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