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Brazilian cherry floors anchor bright, open
interiors with a warm glow, while architec-
tural details—columns, exposed beams,
and custom cabinetry—add a grounded
sense of luxury.
Upstairs, five bedrooms sustain the
indoor-outdoor flow with access to a balcony
or a rambling terrace overlooking the land-
scape. The primary suite stands apart with
a stone fireplace, cathedral ceiling, and a
bath where you can soak over garden views.
The current owner has treated steward-
ship of the airy home and sculpted grounds
seriously. "I've taken a lot of pride in the
property and invested in a lot of mainte-
nance over time. It's even in better shape
than when I bought it nine years ago."
Recent updates include a new home
automation system and a refreshed garage—
complete with storage lockers, vintage vinyl
collection, and high-gloss floors. "It's very
homey," he describes, "like a large living
room where you would park a car."
TOWN, BEACH & HOME CONVERGE
What gathers the home's endless list of
features into a cohesive whole is careful
design. The outdoor kitchen and bar nestle
into terraced gardens. The pool and spa
curve with natural topography. The guest
house sits as a quiet companion to the main
residence—visible, yet fully independent
with its own fresh-air space. "Someone
could reside there and have a very private
living experience," notes Forbes.
Location elevates everything. The
cul-de-sac ensures no through traffic—rare
in beach communities. Despite this calm,
downtown Hermosa is nearby. A leisurely
10-minute stroll brings you to boutiques
and eateries along Pier Avenue. A secret
cut-through over the hill brings you to the
beach in six minutes, and the Valley-Ard-
more greenbelt is steps away—a park-like
setting where residents jog, stroll, and walk
their dogs along tree-lined paths.
Back home, nature surrounds you on
your own terms.
"Walking out into the backyard, looking at
the queen palm trees and bamboo, watch-
ing the clouds reflect the sunset, it's so
peaceful and Zen," Forbes describes. "It's
nurturing. Everything you need is there, and
even though it is an estate property, each
room creates its own feeling of comfort."
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