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open to a sit-up bar in the backyard, the
owner says, "When we're entertaining, it
creates a seamless connection between the
kitchen and backyard."
Within ideal conversational distance of
the kitchen, the inviting family room features
another limestone-surround fireplace in addi-
tion to a hidden panel door that blends into
the wood slatted wall. This hidden delight
conceals an en-suite bonus room that is
perfect as an indoor cabana room, an office,
or a guest bedroom.
Just off the family room, a frame-
less glass wall by Newport opens to the
outstanding backyard oasis. A California
dream come true, this meticulously turfed
space with sparkling pool is equipped for
any occasion: dinners on the covered lanai
with integrated heaters, summer barbe-
cues prepared in the outdoor kitchen, pool
snacks at the sit-up bar or, as the owner
affectionately recalls, family nights around
the modern fireplace. "Some of our favor-
ite family memories were made around the
outdoor fireplace," she says. A conveniently
situated half-bath is the finishing touch.
Upstairs, the bulk of the bedrooms
include the stunning master suite with
private balcony and ocean views. "You wake
up each morning and the ocean is right
there in front of you," the owner says. At
the golden hour, "We would have a glass of
wine on our balcony and watch the sunset."
Preceded by dual walk-in closets, the master
bath is a luminous refuge, as well; brilliant
and bright, the space showcases dual vani-
ties and water closets, a soaking tub and a
monumental marble steam shower.
Attached to the primary suite, a flex
space has its own entrance and opens to
another outdoor deck. Currently used as
an office, the space can easily work as an
extension of the primary bedroom or a nurs-
ery. Above it all, the rooftop deck offers a
sweeping Pacific panorama.
As a vibrant entertainer's playground,
basement level is a destination unto itself.
With a large living room, a home theater,
and a full bar, plus a game/workout area and
a bonus room, it is a space of many possibil-
ities. "So many," the owner affirms. Movie
nights with family, a hangout area for older
kids, an adult zone for cocktails.
All that is coveted—but rarely all found—
in one premier South Bay home coalesces
in 2965 La Carlita. "We fell in love with the
home because it offered something almost
impossible to find in the South Bay—space,"
says the owner. "Between the ocean views,
the backyard, and the home's scale, it felt
like a private retreat while still being close
to everything." And yet, "It feels incredibly
private and peaceful. Everyone who visits
says it feels like a private resort."
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