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he dawn of a residential dream rises
at 315 25th Street, where a corner
walk-street residence with protected
ocean views was customed-designed
to sleek, conspicuous effect by its
owner and agent Vince Altamura.
With a ton of sun exposure and that elusive
ocean-view protection, "It's a great location,"
Altamura says of quiet, serene 25th Street.
"You have access to the beach, but without the
traffic or the noise. It's so nice to step outside
and hear the ocean. It calms everything down."
But the house itself excites. Aesthetically,
"It's unapologetic," says Kate Hartmann, of
Studio Kiki Interiors, who collaborated with
Altamura on the project. "It has such a bold
presence on its corner lot—we wanted it to
confidently stand out but still be very inten-
tional and warm." All clean lines and sharp
angles, the four-story, 2,600-square-foot house
is a spectacle from the street, marked by an
architecturally-forward façade of mocha crème
limestone, smooth plaster, slatted wood accent
walls and exaggerations of glass, complemented
by an immaculate Mediterranean-inspired
landscape, complete with an olive tree at the
entrance enhancing the home's curb appeal.
Capitalizing on its shimmering Pacific vista
and the prismatic natural light that infuses the
house with openness and flow, the interior is
sensitively attuned to its coastal setting but
sophisticated, showcasing the finest stone, the
freshest oak, and a limewash feature wall. This
palette takes its place alongside refined lighting,
gleaming hardware, and custom detail with an
architectural edge, most notably the impressive
staircase, its handsome black railing both slim
and precise, lending decorative tension to the
lighter oak floors and doors throughout.
"We knew we wanted a little bravado for
Vince, seeing as this was essentially his bach-
elor pad, but wanted to remain as timeless as
possible," Hartmann says. "I wanted to create
a home that could easily transcend his Italian
roots through modern design and architecture.
Materiality played a major part in the creation
of the home's spirit." To that end, she shied
away from monochromatic coastal trends to
amplify a bit of playfulness. "I wanted the
home to have a heartbeat."
This is beautifully expressed on the second
level, where, with the exception of an atypically
large laundry room with ample space, proper
storage, and an integrated sink, the master
suite has primacy. "Because it's a half lot, I
wanted the master to be substantial," Altamura
says of a space that is abundant with sunlight
with two ample closets (one a superb walk-in)
and a sleek fireplace with an ivory Beaumanière
Limestone surround. Sliding glass doors open
the space to a private covered balcony with a
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