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e first glimpse of the interior is breathtaking, with its voluminous open floor plan
and multi-levels including an uppermost bedroom level, a central main living area, an
intimate area perfect for a piano or a drum set, a reading or hobby nook, and a sprawling
lower level with generous pool that sparkles in the sunlight. Sight lines that look out
toward the sea, floating staircases, an abundance of natural light streaming through
generous door and window openings, and double height rooms that support a dramatic
light fixture magnify this impression. Taken as a whole, one senses understated luxury
and livable elegance.
A closer inspection of the home confirms that idea. As on the exterior, the wood on
the ceilings and built-ins telegraph intimacy and ease while in the kitchen, a large
waterfall island with plenty of storage space, dark gray-green Italian cabinetry with
soft close hinges, a book-matched Ceasarstone backsplash to the ceiling, and integrated
Miele appliances (including its built-in coffee machine) make it sleek and functional.
In the breakfast area, wrap-around floor-to-ceiling windows are spectacular and the
view of treetops and canyons, along with outlooks of Catalina and the Pacific Ocean
mesmerizes. Surrounded by greenery, with nearby homes deftly hidden from sight, an
aura of complete and welcoming solitude infuses this space with a zen-like calm. Just
behind the kitchen, perched just outside the entryway from the garage, a temperature-
controlled wine cellar and tasting room offers space for over a dozen cases of wine.
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AT ONCE ELEGANT AND INVITING, THE HOME IS
THE PERFECT ILLUSTRATION OF A HOME BUILT
IN THE VERNACULAR MADE FAMOUS BY THE
LIKES OF RUDOLF SCHINDLER, CHARLES AND RAY
EAMES AND JOHN LAUTNER.
