The property reached the open market this month with an asking price of $18.9 million, and it’s worth a look for buyers searching out a street-to-sand contemporary in the L.A. region.
The house, custom-built in 2010, is an eye-catching architectural achievement; from the street, is offers timber accents against an overall prairie-meets-modern form; beachside, it works in darker earth tones, a lot of glass, and the suggestion of a pyramid roof. Inside, the residence is as expressive, and the inspiration of Craftsman and Prairie design elements hints at well-established forms of cerebral warmth, though subtly.
The 7,946 square-footer’s primary living area is suitably loftish, with a wall of wood-framed fold-away glass panel doors that open it broadly to its setting and primary context. Beyond this two-level living spot is a stairwell; the staircase features plank hardwood treads and an industrial-inspired balustrade. Materials were carefully chosen, and include walnut floor plank and tile.
For a rambling beachfront two-level, the home’s interior area is considerable, and it works in five bedrooms without breaking a sweat; seven baths support the home. Given the square footage, the extensive list of specialty rooms isn’t terribly surprising; the living style is augmented with a gym, billiards room, and theater, among others. Up top is the spot that will likely be a primary destination for most prospective owners: a rooftop deck that adds 1,400 sq. ft. to the property’s total living areas.
