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ower Paseo La Cresta
is quite exclusive—a very quiet,
one-way street," says real
estate agent Chris Adlam of
the scenic green corridor that
feels more like a private lane than a public way.
Tucked behind its tapestry of old-growth trees
and thick shrubs are some of the most exquisite
oceanview residences in Palos Verdes Estates.
One of them, a dreamlike Provençal estate,
emerges like a vision from the French coun-
tryside. From its rambling terraces to the
secluded fruit orchard and manicured putting
green, each lofty element of the property—a
rare, generous spread of 1.52 acres—has been
designed around the dramatic hillside views
and European-inspired architecture that define
this poetic retreat. You wander among mani-
cured gardens and stone stairways, elegantly
decked in pale stone, each leading to yet
another lifestyle treasure.
"It's pretty amazing," Adlam says of the
atmosphere. "You immediately feel as though
you're in the south of France." This aesthetic
is a natural fit for this setting, just as the area's
original developers recognized the similarities
between Palos Verdes' rolling hills and vivid
blue waters, and the Mediterranean's climate
and landscapes. The light, however, is pure
Southern California coast animating house
and grounds, starting with the golden glow of
daybreak to sunset's color-drenched purples,
pinks and blues.
FRENCH STYLE, PALOS VERDES VIEWS
The scenic estate lives like a self-contained
compound due to its expansive grounds, laden
with endless possibilities for relaxing and
entertaining. The stone-clad main residence,
with 4 bedrooms, makes up the bulk of the
approximately 7,500 square feet of total living
space—and is warmly coastal in style. Wood-
plank floors and carved limestone fireplaces,
vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and wood
details evoke old-world Provence while offering
modern comforts throughout.
Oversized main living spaces and large
windows frame the sweeping ocean and hillside
views—the stars of the property. "The house is
located on a magnificent parcel of land, over
an acre and a half, with spectacular ocean and
coastline views," Adlam emphasizes. Whether
relaxing in the peaceful great room with its
raised ceilings and glowing fireplace, or enter-
taining in the spacious kitchen equipped with
a luxury French range and hood, you are never
far from scenes of blue ocean and green-dap-
pled coastline.
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