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the world of the home—like a decompres-
sion zone." The exterior walls are made of
hand-cut, hand-stained redwood that Miller
coated with a walnut stain and a marine
matte varnish; the latter a specialized coat-
ing designed for coastal environments. The
look is elegantly earthy and organic, meant
to counter-balance the hand-applied custom
stucco in a deep shade called Inkwell.
In the coastal-view great room, the fire-
place is surrounded by inky, blue-black
bricks that contrast against a toasty-hued,
exposed ceiling. The kitchen is equally
eye-catching, dressed in a vivid swirl of
gleaming, black-on-white stone, from its
countertops and backsplash to a waterfall
island. Nearby, flames flicker in the fireplace.
The renovation evolved into a compre-
hensive transformation, including ample
outdoor living space and a lushly landscaped
yard. Miller, who was at the residence each
day, prioritized both quality and the creation
of intimate moments to rest and take in
one's surroundings.
To that end, Miller's overhaul maximized
the home's elevated site, capturing sweep-
ing vistas from three key vantage points:
the exterior deck, the primary bedroom
and the formal living room. These carefully
composed views encompass a panorama
stretching from downtown Los Angeles and
Culver City to Long Beach and the South
Bay's trademark Queen's Necklace. There
are mountains and ocean and, after dark,
the twinkling white lights of town and city.
LOVE THAT LIFESTYLE
There's also a keen sense of the home that
comes from its location. Hollywood Riviera
attracts a distinct buyer profile. As the agent
observes, "The Hollywood Riviera buyer is
a very particular buyer that loves that area.
They prefer it over Manhattan Beach or
Hermosa Beach. They love that lifestyle."
You can cruise a few minutes along the
wide, peaceful streets of the neighborhood
to reach an inviting lineup of boutiques
and eateries along the palm-lined streets
of Catalina Avenue in downtown Redondo
Beach, less than a mile away. So, too, is the
beach; less than 5 minutes by bike, or a 20
to 25-minute stroll.
Back at 601 Via Monte Doro, the
secluded backyard offers ocean views and
twilight ease. The cypress trees and palms
are illuminated by the sunset, while a series
of wooden decks offers an inviting selec-
tion of places to dine and lounge at distinct
elevations. "It's a home built perfectly to
entertain," the designer describes. But also
a place of easy living and quiet seclusion.
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