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S W E E T D I G S | 5 2 8 1 5 T H S T R E E T E ven among the peaceful, highly prized streets of the Tree Section neighborhood American Martyrs, 528 15th Street stands supreme. Located close to both downtown and a world-class beach but removed from its core, it is an address of abundance with an atypically generous 50-foot-wide lot hosting a high-end custom home with ocean views and multiple entertainment and wellness spaces, plus potential for a pool installation in the backyard. "This is a very unique property, because it has almost everything," says agent Giovanni Alta- mura. For that reason and the many luxuries that help define this spacious and versatile residence as exceptional, "This is an excellent— and rare—opportunity." Exquisitely reimagined by RJ Smith Construc- tion, the home's Traditional-style exterior exudes curb appeal, offering coastal charm and timeless design. Spanning 6,483 square feet across three luxurious levels, the six-bedroom, seven-bath residence features a contemporary, California cool interior with extensive custom touches, neutral hues and designer finishes, from wide plank oak floors and lustrous marble counters to radiant lighting and classy brass hardware that complement vaulted ceilings, three fireplaces, contemporary French doors and more. Built on a reverse floor plan to leverage the views, the home supports different yet equally elevated experiences, whether it is seamless indoor-outdoor living on the upper level, sump- tuous private sanctuary at entry level, or leisure time at ground level. Privacy is the provenance of the entry level, where a soaring, light-filled foyer gives way to a gracious sitting area and guest room with French doors granting passage to a sublime front patio shrouded in rich dark greenery for a truly exqui- site retreat. Among the four bedrooms situated on this floor, including two sharing a Jack and Jill bath, the splendid master suite is refinely finished with automatic shades, beamed ceil- ings, custom wallpaper, a fireplace, and French doors that lead to a lush landscape of mature Ficus trees, artificial turf and planting by Rob Jones Landscaping. The suite's walk-in master bath is not secondary, it's spectacular, marked by an oversized showpiece shower lavished in crisp, meticulous tile with a built-in bench, as well as a standalone soaking tub, massive vanity with dual sinks and sparkling marble counters, as well as a closet of custom cabinetry. Made for entertaining, the upper level of the home smartly exploits its assets, including natural light, the ocean view and sheer scale. Pointing to the enormous double island kitchen, Altamura says, "You really feel the home's wider lot up here because of the generous size." Finished in top-of-the-line Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances with a built-in Miele espresso A R C H I T E C T U R E + D E S I G N 56 DIGS.NET | 4.4.25