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9.14.2018 | DIGS.NET 41 W inding from Wilshire Boulevard through Brentwood and out to Ocean Avenue, San Vicente is one of the most bucolic thoroughfares in the ci. With its long lines of mature coral trees and lushly planted central divider, it doubles as the Westside's unofficial exercise track, with joggers and bikers sharing space with glistening SUVs and late-model sports cars. is road's beau is matched by its prestige; many of the most coveted meeting places in this part of town are located on this stretch, from the award- winning restaurants and shops along its eastern point, to e Brentwood and Riviera Country Clubs, to the exclusive shops and cafes of the Brentwood Country Mart and the restaurants that border the ocean. More importantly, perhaps, is that it serves as the touchstone for the most desirable properties in the area, the owners of which have the abili to park the car and simply stroll: to brunch or the beach, maybe down to the grocery store or window shop with friends. It's no wonder that the homes near San Vicente are considered among the most covetable in Santa Monica, especially those tucked along the surprisingly quiet western end of the Boulevard, where the street makes the slight curve south to reach the Pacific. is is where one finds the home at 808 San Vicente. Rising from a quiet corner, the home plays peekaboo with lush landscaping and a fence of thick gray stone. Shielded from the eyes and noise of its neighbors, the home's tranquil setting is enhanced by the perfumed air that rises from lilac and lavender bushes. It casts a spell that stepping through the front door and into the two-story front entryway underscores. is generous welcome confirms the home's graceful street appearance, authenticating the initial perception of expansive luxury. Distinctive black and white tiles set it apart and offer a playful contrast to the dark American walnut wood flooring that spans the rest of the home, grounding its light, airy rooms. Learning that, unlike their counterparts in other homes, those found here were finished on-site for quali assurance, substantiating one's initial impression: that this is a home where attention to detail—a hallmark of builder GAIA Construction—is of paramount importance. at feeling is further reinforced when one takes stock of the surroundings: In the dining room, a coffered honeycomb ceiling layers the room with elegance; the main-floor guest room's French doors open to a private garden; and the home office, perfectly situated across from the front door, is set off by dark wood paneling, built-in shelving and an intricate parquet floor pattern. e formal living room, meanwhile, sports its own detailed ceiling treatment and a fireplace punctuated by a dark marble surround. Everywhere one looks, Old World details abound, from chair railings and paneled walls to crown moulding and ceiling beams. ese elements do not stop with the formal rooms that pivot around the front door. ey're in the butler's pantry, with its grill-front cabinetry, marble countertops and custom cabinetry. ey're in the powder room, with its textured wallpaper and sleek black marble sink basin. And, they're a substantial component of the great room's appeal. is area,