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S W E E T D I G S | 1 2 0 4 T H E S T R A N D A n architectural tour de force facing Manhattan Beach Pier with spectacular views from Palos Verdes to Malibu, 1204 The Strand exemplifies quintes- sential California coastal living with three floors of refined living spaces balancing privacy and openness for an effortless flow and feel. Built by Baldwin Construction and designed by KAA Design Group, the house is a showcase, spanning 5,372 square feet, with 4 bedrooms and 4.5-baths, including a plush master suite with private office, a gourmet kitchen, and a vibrant entertaining space with ocean-view patio beyond. Combining the clarity of vision of the architect behind it with an aspirational loca- tion, this house is the 2nd block north of the pier—less than five minutes from top Manhat- tan Beach touchstones including restaurants The Arthur J and Fishing With Dynamite. "Prox- imity is a huge plus of this property," says agent Mike Pennings. "It doesn't get better than this." Defined by long sculptural lines, with a modern façade of concrete, stucco and steel, the residence is responsive to its coastal setting and classic KAA Design—clean and contem- porary, an architecture wrapped in extravagant glass that frames a soaring, almost cinematic expanse. "The view stops you in your tracks," Pennings says. "It's one of the best views of the pier from a residential property that I've ever seen." Whether one is taking in pleasure-seek- ers at the beach from the bright, airy interior or watching the annual fireworks show light up Manhattan Beach from the private master suite balcony, the tranquil second-floor terrace, or the Strand-level patio, the view looms large and luxurious on every level of the house. With this backdrop both broad and domi- nant, the interior is one of quiet refinement, marked by high 9-foot ceilings and floor to ceil- ing glass with bronze framing complemented by fine stone finishes, rich walnut hardwood and mahogany accents for a lavish coastal warmth. "Everything in this house is top of the line," Pennings says of this meticulously tailored mix. "No expense was spared—none." No opportunity to make a statement was overlooked, either— whether it was centering the design around the home's magnificent Pacific panorama, finishing the interior with an array of exquisite lighting, or creating an architectural sensation with a strik- ing modern steel staircase. But all drama begins at the front door where the entry level is flooded with sunlight and scenery. "It's like something out of a movie," Pennings says of this breathtaking first impres- sion. "The views are so amazing, they don't seem real." Not only are they real, they are an astonishment—beckoning from behind light-capturing glass that helps dissolve the division between indoors and out. A R C H I T E C T U R E + D E S I G N 52 DIGS.NET | 5.1.26