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ometimes, a house isn't
just a house—it's a template for
living supremely well. In Manhat-
tan Beach's uber-desirable Tree
Section, a remarkable residence
hits all of the high notes of life in the Beach
Cities. "The house is just such a unicorn of a
property," explains listing agent Jenny Morant.
The sheer amount of space is its keynote.
Award-winning architect Michael Lee, known
for a vast portfolio of lifestyle-forward coastal
homes, in 1999 designed this approximately
4,300-square-foot residence to sprawl across
an 8,617-square-foot lot—practically a double
lot, and very rare.
The keen design goes beyond the home's
elevated coastal aesthetic—it extends to every
square foot of grass, which has been maxi-
mized to deliver high-style leisure, no matter
the season. The result? A property that lives
like a fresh-air compound, instead of just a
beautiful local home.
A HIDDEN WONDER
Flournoy Road is the kind of street that even
longtime local residents might drive past
without noticing. Tucked away in the prized
American Martyrs section, steps from the
Valley-Ardmore throughway, the property is
positioned along a neighborly stretch. It's a
mellow area that offers something increasingly
rare—privacy in tandem with easy proximity
to everything that matters. Going to school,
or taking a walk to the park? Each is a breezy
5-minute stroll. Heading to the beach or Down-
town's restaurant scene? Another pleasant walk.
"It's definitely a hidden gem of a street,"
says Morant of Flournoy, "because it doesn't
go through—it's only two blocks long in this
part of the Tree section." No cut-through traffic,
just easygoing calm. (Amping up the down-low
quotient is a tall, landscaped wall of green-
ery along the property line, so as to smartly
obscure its treasures from the street.)
The grand home is aptly nautical-inspired
and visually striking, from the lighthouse tower
at one end, to the curved silhouette at another
end, reminiscent of a boat's hull. There are
lookout window arrangements echoing both,
designed for maximum light and visibility; while
the exterior is covered with crisp white cladding.
HEART OF THE HOME
The home sits strategically positioned to blur the
lines between inside and out, with every sightline
considered, and the study of light so complete
that the lifestyle flows invisibly from morning
coffee on the terrace to sunset by the pool.
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