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54 DIGS.NET | 9.19.25 S W E E T D I G S | 1 0 0 1 1 S T S T R E E T low-key luxurious, earth-toned and unob- trusive, meant to telegraph substance while keeping attention focused on the bouquet of sea and sky that seeps into every room. Scalloped concrete walls create sculptural interest, hinting at ocean waves, while vertical-grain cedar planks provide warmth inside and out. The home's layout maximizes both family living and entertaining—from inti- mate to guest-list lavish—and every space reflects a studied attention to detail. There's a contemporary well- ness area that includes a private gym with its own exterior entrance. Head to the spacious lower level for social spaces, which include a glamorous bar decked in veiny onyx, where bottles are supplied from a nearby wine cellar. There's a massive flexible space, suitable for every- thing from a home theater to a golf simulator; and two guest rooms, calm and chandelier-lit, for housing family and friends. Sustainability and s e l f - s u f f i c i e n c y a d d another layer of sophis- tication. The residence incorporates extensive solar panels and four backup power walls (a system for stor- ing energy), which creates what amounts to an off-grid capable system. (The home also boasts EMF-minimized construction, meant to boost its wellness quotient.) These forward-thinking features align neatly with the home's contemporary aesthetic while providing pragmatic benefits that extend far beyond mere luxury. HILL SECTION SECLUSION Waterleaf Interiors, a mainstay boutique firm operating out of Manhattan Beach since 2006, has created spaces that feel both glamorous and comfortable—what the agents describe as a "shape-shifting" qual- ity that adapts effortlessly to daily life. "The house is a great entertaining home, but a great family home, too," Lyons describes. The large pool and expansive lawn provide classic California outdoor living, while the positioning ensures optimal southern and western exposure for both sunlight and views. The property's corner location on one of The Hill Section's most prestigious streets offers additional a d v a n t a g e s . R e c e n t removal of power lines has eliminated visual obstruc- tions, while the wider street provides a sense of mellow grandness and welcome. With only one direct neighbor—who happens to own multiple surrounding properties and is rarely present—the sense of privacy becomes even more pronounced. Perhaps most remark- ably, this represents essentially a new-construction opportunity in an area where such properties rarely become avail- able. At a time when privacy has become a highly desired aspect of luxury, this prop- erty delivers something increasingly rare in the Beach Cities: a thoroughly contempo- rary architectural statement that doesn't sacrifice livability for looks, or center-stage views for seclusion. It represents not just a home, but an experience. A R C H I T E C T U R E + D E S I G N

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