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esigned by Jon Starr and
built by Lombardi Construction,
724 24th Place is a masterpiece
of modern coastal luxury. Located
adjacent to Manhattan Beach,
within walking distance of the Green Belt and
the beach, as well as to the downtown areas of
both Hermosa and Manhattan Beach, this prop-
erty combines impeccable design pedigree and
panoramic ocean views with ideal proximity for
limitless coastal living.
Thoughtfully designed to balance sophisti-
cated aesthetics with everyday functionality, the
4,500-square-foot residence, which features
five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and multi-
ple indoor/outdoor living spaces for intimate
and grand-scale entertaining alike, cuts a
striking figure from the street. Accented by an
artfully done landscape, the home's stream-
lined, architecturally-forward façade sets the
tone for a fresh, explicitly au courant canvas of
clean contemporary lines, soaring ceilings and
walls of glass.
"I had in mind a Soho loft in New York City,"
Starr says of his vision for this Architectural
Digest-quality design. "It is not a literal trans-
lation of that idea, but I wanted the space to be
open, connected and to maximize every view."
To that end, the views are splendid and exces-
sive, the flow is flawless, and the light exquisite
and diamond-bright.
Harmony of these elements is a hallmark of
the interior. Starting with the sweeping double-
height foyer, a space of drama and volume that
highlights the home's unique and highly consid-
ered floor plan. "The layout is very thoughtful,"
says agent Candice Carpenter, who credits the
precise placement of the windows through-
out the property as a particular pride of Starr's
design, noting that it offers both functionality
and, in a rarity for beach properties, privacy. Of
the home striking a balance between exposure
and shelter, Starr says, "That is something I
always try to recognize while capturing the big,
most important views at the same time." In that
effort, this property is a tour de force.
For sheer expansion, the upper living level
elicits awe and envy. With its grand openness
and spectacular glass framing extravagant
ocean views, it is the home's social heart.
Warm, inviting and lavished in natural light,
the free-flowing space is tailor-made for time
spent with family or hosting gatherings large
and small. At the center of it all, the outstand-
ing designer kitchen and adjacent dining area
is a showcase of style and function. With light
pouring in from the windows facing the endless
blue beyond, this space, which includes a
colossal eat-in kitchen island and a butler's
pantry, features premium finishes, custom
cabinetry in subtle coastal hues, top-of-the-
line appliances, and refined stone surfaces.
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