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bedrooms, each with a beautifully done
ensuite bath; two of these bedrooms share
an outdoor patio with mature landscaping.
Open and elaborate, the top level is a
lightshow—the sky feels bigger, the light
brighter, the ocean limitless. Wrapped in
glass with 14-foot ceilings as high as the
sun, "It's the ultimate WOW factor," Alta-
mura says of the moment at the top of the
stairs when attention turns toward the lumi-
nous ocean view. With this sweeping blue
expanse the companion of every occasion,
top level is an entertainer's utopia that
flows seamlessly from the showcase chef's
kitchen, to the formal dining room, to the
lofty living room whose clean linear quality
is amplified by the elegant stone-surround
fireplace, the outstanding full bar with
refrigeration, and the towering glass sliders
that facilitate superb indoor/outdoor living
by opening to the magnanimous outdoor
deck with 180-degree views of the Pacific
and Manhattan Beach Pier—a flawless spot
for watching the sun descend slowly into
the sea or the fireworks blaze across the sky.
Best of all, "There are ocean views from
every part of the top level," Altamura says.
"From the kitchen and dining room, it feels
like you're living on the Strand, absent of
rooftops."
With this sea of blue in the backdrop,
the exquisitely skylighted chef's kitchen
presents as a masterclass finished in
Miele appliances, a pristine plaster hood,
streamlined custom cabinetry with chic
glass displays and, at the center of it all,
a magnificent Arabescato marble island.
Sharing this immaculate orbit is a walk-in
pantry with shelving up to the ceiling, a
rear deck for discreet barbecuing, and a
casual dining area with shapely built-in
seating complementing the curves of the
modern pendant above. A smashing powder
bath with a set-piece marble sink is the
finishing touch.
Luckily, every level of this home has its
luxuries, including the ground floor, which
gives way to a versatile beach room/den, a
Calcutta Onyx bar with a moody vibe, and a
guest suite, plus a laundry room, mudroom,
three-stop elevator and the garage. More-
over, the entire residence runs on Control4
automation and integrated security.
Every aspect of 1404 Manhattan
Avenue adds to its value. "But what truly
makes the house special is that it feels
worth it," Altamura says. "It checks every
box." Volume, views and wow factor, but
also proximity, pride of ownership, and
parking. Even a surprising privacy. "This
house hides in plain sight," adds Altamura,
noting that as the ocean draws attention, it
leaves the home in peace. "All of it makes
this property a rare commodity."
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