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A
contemporary take on a
classic Manhattan Beach home,
429 20th Street combines archi-
tectural character, custom design
and modern technology in a
thoughtful, extensively renovated coastal resi-
dence offering a rare sense of space, privacy
and an enduring, even sentimental connection
to its setting.
"It's a throwback," says agent Brett Beebe,
a North Redondo native who is co-listing the
Sand Section property with Lauren Forbes. Set
along one of Manhattan Beach's most coveted
Walk Streets, at the end of a cul-de-sac, "The
property reminds me of the movie The Sandlot,"
he continues, "with the park, the tennis courts,
and the baseball field all right there. You can
walk and ride bikes and not worry. Houses like
these are fewer and farther between."
Forbes agrees. "It's the uniqueness," she
says of what sets this home apart. Framed
by an expansive front yard that opens to the
ocean-view Walk Street, "The house has some
of the best privacy you'll find," Forbes assures.
"Not just in the house, but in the yard, too."
Rather than maximize the home's square foot-
age, "The owners prioritized the outdoor space,
which is something you just don't find in the
South Bay. It's very rare."
The same is true of the house itself. Orig-
inally built in 1926, the 1,779-square-foot
residence, with three bedrooms, three baths,
two outdoor decks, a subtly positioned laun-
dry room, a two-car garage and more, emerged
from an extensive refresh that breathed new
life into its well-built bones. The result: a true
coastal retreat with a warm, fresh aesthetic and
a tech-forward edge.
"We didn't knock down the house because
we loved it so much," says the owner. "It was a
labor of love. We spent a lot of time and effort
on the home and the finishes. We didn't cut
any corners." The result is a timeless canvas
of clean lines and creamy white walls, with
warm hardwood and Fireclay flooring, juxta-
posed with vibrant tiles, expressive motifs,
chromatic surfaces and luminous lighting
throughout. "Every single finish, every detail
is custom," Forbes notes. "It's a beautiful mix."
A statement from the start, the home's
entry is inviting and tidy, its defining Dutch
door giving way to a seamless choreography
of mood and material that sets the tone for
gracious living, whether intimately, as a family
or a couple, or magnanimously, if entertaining.
This house is beautifully suited for both.
With flexibility and functionality hallmarks
of the interior, the main level emphasizes
sanctuary with two beautifully done secondary
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