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June 27, 2025

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S W E E T D I G S | 2 9 1 7 N P O I N S E T T I A tradition by placing main living spaces on the uppermost level. Notably, the homeowners transformed this area into an open-concept haven: "We busted out every wall upstairs and made it a great big kitchen with an island that was bigger than our old dining room," says the homeowner. This sun-filled kitchen showcases professional-grade appliances, including a substantial, 72-inch gleaming range that required crane delivery through the second- floor French doors. The open layout creates perfect spaces for watching over children and hosting gatherings with ease. "The beauty of that dining room was it lent itself to indoor-outdoor because we had decks on either side," Whistler explains. "Some- times we would do buffets—they'd get food at the big island, eat at the table and then have cocktails on the decks." The primary suite occupies a wing of its own, with generous dual walk-in clos- ets and, in addition to the spacious main bedroom with fireplace, there's an adja- cent bedroom suite that works beautifully as a nursery or office. Head to the first floor, which functions as a flexible family zone with dual bedrooms, bathrooms and a choice of living spaces. It's a great place for guest quarters or to house older chil- dren. The homeowner recounts how his son "had friends from all over Manhattan Beach who said, 'Let's go to his house'— there's the big screen TV, the parents bring food down. So he had party central with two bedrooms, two baths downstairs and that big den," Whistler chuckles. RARE FIND, IDEAL LOCATION The home is situated on a short block of Poin- settia in Manhattan Beach's Tree Section, what Whistler describes as "a micro-neigh- borhood renowned for a storybook feel, quite unlike any other block in the area." Mature trees create a natural canopy overhead, forming a leafy cathedral that distinguishes this tucked-away, mellow street. It's a fami- ly-friendly atmosphere where children play and neighbors congregate. Yet for all its secluded charm, the loca- tion is a convenient one: the greenbelt (Veterans Parkway) is a one-minute walk, while downtown Manhattan Beach is a 15-minute stroll. Manhattan Village shop- ping is a two-minute drive, and the beach beckons just a mile away. Back home, from its wood entrance gate to its gabled roofs and old-growth trees, this Manhattan Beach residence is a delightful haven and a marriage of old and new—a rare show of how classical European architecture can work beautifully for modern-day California beach living. A R C H I T E C T U R E + D E S I G N 54 DIGS.NET | 6.27.25

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