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34 DIGS.NET | 1.18.19 R E A L E S TAT E | S W E E T D I G S L ocated on a bluff that puts the entirety of the coastline within view, from the Queen's Necklace to Malibu to Catalina, Pacific Palisades deftly offers the best of Los Angeles living, with access to both outdoor pursuits and sophisticated culture. It takes only a few moments of navigating through the area's bustling downtown to understand why it's referred to as "e Village"—the small town feel here is palpable, a place where neighbors stop to say hello. e addition of Rick Caruso's latest mall experiment only polishes the sheen; fully integrated into the street life, it adds upscale shopping, eateries and a local multiplex to the scene. ree state parks with plenty of trails for hiking and riding weave through gently curving streets lined with large, impeccably manicured and maintained homes. On one of these, a short quiet cul-de-sac within the verdant shadow of Temescal Canyon, is the home at 1062 Maroney Lane. Even before one steps inside this two-story, farmhouse-inspired home, its exterior exudes hospitality with 125-feet of frontage extending a visual welcome to friends and family alike, a boon in a house designed for entertaining. Underscoring the urbane aura is the home's custom-created gates, which hint at the care and attention to detail that's gone into constructing it—an impression the home's interior instantly confirms. Natural oak plank floors in a chevron motif tie together the design on the first floor, which centers on an astounding great room. Truly deserving of that moniker, the space stretches from one end of the long home nearly to the other side, running parallel to the landscaped backyard, glimpsed through large windows that flood the space with light. Beginning with a sunny breakfast room, the space extends through an elegant kitchen and a generous family room, each component a study in well-thought out design. ere's the spacious kitchen with its generous 14- foot island, lit by three oversized pendants. Elegant workhorse appliances, including a 60-inch Wolf range, 36-inch refrigerator, 36-inch freezer and two dishwashers, facilitate every type of hosting, whether it be a hurried breakfast, leisurely weekend brunch, or elegant multi-course dinner. Tucked just out of the line of sight, the formal dining room includes temperature- controlled wine storage for an entertainer's supply of 250 bottles. Fleetwood doors slide with two-finger ease and fully open the family room to the outdoors, allowing for a natural flow from inside to out. Here's the backdrop for an event that accommodates one's entire contact list. Yet with its elegant black marble fireplace, it's also a cozy spot for family movie night. In fact, this balance—between public and private, formal and informal, intimate and grand—is at the heart of this home's appeal. Its architect and interior designer tailored their respective work to the varied needs of the modern family for which it was conceived. Take, for example, the upstairs landing that serves as the