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S W E E T D I G S | 2 7 1 8 V I A V I C T O R I A T ucked on a quiet cul-de-sac in highly desired Upper Lunada Bay, 2718 Via Victoria is a rare opportunity to own an exceptional Spanish modern home on a large flat lot in one of the South Bay's most prominent neighborhoods. But for the current owners, the expan- sive 5,434-square-foot residence with seven bedrooms and six baths spanning two stories is more than a home—it's a refuge. "It feels like an escape every time you come home from the world outside," they say. With designer Jill Mitchell from Manhat- tan Beach-based Waterleaf Interiors, "The owners did a really high quality job updating the house," agent Tina Kaminsky Phillips says of the substantial investment in upgrades that has produced an immaculate canvas of natu- ral materials and contemporary detail. Along with quartz and limestone countertops, custom cabinetry, and high-end Mirage Oak hardwood flooring, top-quality Andersen windows and doors, as well as no-seam corner windows lend a modern contrast to the more explicitly Span- ish elements: smooth white walls, exposed wood beams, lots of arches, intricate tilework, and wrought-iron accents with four fireplaces (one with Moroccan terracotta tiles) and a romantic outdoor fountain. The result is a fresh, style-for- ward expression of a timeless aesthetic. Stunning from the street, the home exudes curb appeal, making an elegant entrance with coastal and canyon views. The meticulous Medi- terranean landscape is marked by soaring palms and a flourish of flowering plants flanking a stone walkway with spacious stepped entrance beyond. On the leathered granite porch, double- front doors highlight a sleek, architectural motif. "There is a beautiful space to sit here and enjoy the sunset," says Phillips, who also points to additional seating possibilities down the adja- cent walkway, just off the dining or formal living rooms. Every option is an impeccable prelude to an exquisitely finished interior. Designed with a flexible open floor plan, the interior caters to growing families or multi-gen- erational living. "With seven total bedrooms, the home offers excellent flexibility, whether you need space for a home office, gym, play- room, movie room, or guest quarters," Phillips says. While living, dining, and family rooms, as well as the luxurious gourmet kitchen, two spacious dens and a newly added bar area with two Thermador wine fridges, form a gracious hospitality zone on the main level, the upper level is the province of the home's private spaces including the plush primary suite. As the entertainer's ideal, the main level supports a superb flow between spaces—each one warm and radiantly lit, offering access to the tranquil backyard through sliding glass doors in every room. Among these, the kitchen, which opens to an elegant outdoor fountain, a A R C H I T E C T U R E + D E S I G N 52 DIGS.NET | 10.17.25