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The house crescendos on the top floor.
Talk about leveling up! Clad in mahogany,
this large living area, where light, openness,
and flow are companioned by a quintessen-
tial Pacific vista, is a drama in many parts,
with a formal dining space, a luxury private
kitchen with custom bronze detail, and a
living room. Beyond is a spectacular covered
terrace—an indoor/outdoor immersion with
a fireplace, a gourmet barbecue and plenty
of space to gather and dine en plein air for
gracious entertaining year-round. Bronze
shutters, a la luxe ocean liners, close the
space for privacy or expose it to natural light,
ocean breeze, and luminous coastal views.
"The house sits up so high from the
Strand, you basically have a whole shot of
the coastline," Altamura says. Because of
this elevation, "It feels like you could be at
the Amalfi Coast. You don't know exactly
where you are." As it happens, losing oneself
to the view could not be more sublime.
Balancing its social aspirations with
sanctuary, the top level also hosts a
work/study area and two guest en-suite
bedrooms off the back, toward the alley.
"There's bedrooms on every single level of
the house, which is unique," Altamura
points out. "It allows for a big family, but
also offers privacy and space for in-laws or
even live-in help. You're not pigeonholed to
one level. There's a lot of space."
Beach level—or, "the fun level," as Alta-
mura calls it—has every asset for vibrant
entertaining, including an outstand-
ing beach room with an upscale bar and
a billiards table. While gathering for a
game, bellying up to the bar, and saunter-
ing straight onto the sand sets the tempo,
an ocean-view guest room and a mahogany
office march to a different beat. "And then
you've got the spa," Altamura says, piece de
resistance style, referencing a centerpiece
of the private wellness retreat. Situated at
the opposite end of this level, it includes a
fully equipped custom gym, as well.
A bolthole one floor below, lower level
supports a state-of-the-art home theater
and an additional lounge, plus a tempera-
ture-controlled wine cellar with cedar
storage and an intimate tasting space.
Both inspiration and aspiration in a
coveted West Coast enclave, 3216 The
Strand is the beachfront oasis of discern-
ing buyers' dreams with every amenity they
desire—including a Savant smart home
system, an elevator, and a garage with a
separate room for mechanicals. "It's the
total package," Altamura says.
"There's bedrooms on every
single level of the house, which is
unique," Altamura points out.
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