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S W E E T D I G S | 3 0 8 1 7 T H S T R E E T S ituated on a street of dreams in Manhattan Beach, 308 17th Street combines the exclusivity of a coveted Walk Street location with a residence of exceptional detail and vast views from Palos Verdes, to Malibu, to Santa Monica beyond. "This is one of the best locations in town," says agent Lauren Forbes, pointing to the prime proximity this 4,395-square-foot, 5 bedroom, 5 bath home enjoys. An opportunity that its owners, who wanted to be both by the ocean and close to town, could not resist. "When this lot came up, it kind of checked all the boxes," the owner says. "It's close enough to everything, but not too close to anything." Two minutes to the park, two minutes to a stretch of beach used mostly by locals, five minutes from the shops and restaurants in town. "We park the car on the weekends," he adds. "It's just easy to walk everywhere." (Plus, if needed, there is overflow parking at the park.) Where better, then, for a blue-chip work of residential architecture designed by architect Doug Leach and constructed by builder Daniel Salzman—both South Bay stalwarts—and customized with great care by its owners. Span- ning three levels, the contemporary residence cuts a striking figure from the street, featuring clean lines, loads of glass and an organic edifice of stucco, wood and textured stone that lend this current work a timeless look that chimes with meticulous Mediterranean landscaping that is lush with succulents, jasmine and even a lemon tree, all backdropped by blue sky and sea. Built on a reverse floor plan to leverage its to-die-for vistas, the home reflects the owners' desire to highlight them. "The views are truly sensational, they really wanted to take advan- tage of that," Forbes affirms. Scenes of the ocean are most spectacular on the upper level of the home, but quite ravishing from the primary suite and spacious outdoor terraces, as well. Uniquely, "A lot of the decks you see are facing the Walk Street," the owner notes. "Ours face the ocean." Entry to the home comes at mid-level, the provenance of the primary suite. A tranquil retreat crafted for maximum privacy, the primary bedroom is tastefully understated, allowing its lovely and abundant natural light as well as magnificent corner-shaped architectural window with ocean view be the dazzling notes of drama. The space also features a separate cozy sitting area that, in addition to offering a number of useful possibilities, accesses the private outdoor terrace for a closer glimpse of the sun melting dreamily into the sea. The sumptuous en-suite spa bath, meanwhile, aspires to spa escapism with dual vanities finished in a lustrous wood teak veneer, a freestanding soaking tub, large glass shower, and custom walk-in closet. While solely dedicated to the primary suite, the middle level shares a wall with a separate one-bed, one-bath guest suite with kitchen, A R C H I T E C T U R E + D E S I G N