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covered outdoor terrace beyond. Equipped
for casual and formal dining alike, the gour-
met kitchen is sophisticated and sleek, with
an expansive, eat-in kitchen island and
high-end appliances, streamlined cabin-
etry and a graphic backsplash that lends
aesthetic tension to the space's clean lines
and subdued design. A fabulous home bar,
meanwhile, is perfectly poised for a cock-
tail party that gathers in the living room and
gravitates to the outdoor terrace, beckoned
by the picturesque setting of swaying palms,
sparkling sea, and the iconic pier.
Upstairs, the first-class master suite is
a spectacle all its own. Splendid with sanc-
tuary and luminous with light, it commands
the bulk of the top level. "It's beautiful,"
Pennings says of the space, which is fixed
in floor to ceiling glass and opens to the
private ocean-view balcony for a serene
reprieve at any hour. The bedroom, sitting
area, and private office are the individ-
ual parts of a harmonious whole that also
includes the sumptuous master bath with
dual sink vanity, stone-finished shower with
built-in bench and two generous walk-in
closets—one an absolute dream at 15-foot
deep. An exercise room (or additional flex
space, if desired), another bedroom, and a
laundry room help finish off this floor.
At Strand level, the home supports a
livelier vibe. Conceived as an entertain-
er's space, every set piece is in place for a
vibrant good time. Along with the relaxing
lounge area is a full kitchenette with stun-
ning beach bar with seating and, the coup
de grâce, direct access to the resplendent
outdoor patio—an ocean-view oasis full of
pleasures, including a built-in barbecue, a
lounge area with contemporary fireplace
and an en plein air dining space. And, in
response to easy and immediate access to
the Strand and beach beyond, the patio
also provides a beach bath and an outdoor
shower for washing off the sand and surf.
Two more bedrooms and a separate laundry
room, meanwhile, are bonuses of this floor.
Combining pedigree and a plum location
with much-coveted proximity to Downtown
Manhattan Beach, plus cutting-edge
systems, a three-stop elevator, and a three-
car garage, 1204 The Strand is a once in a
lifetime opportunity—but second to none.
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