DIGS is the premiere luxury real estate lifestyle magazine serving the most affluent neighborhoods in the South Bay and Westside of Los Angeles, California.
Issue link: https://uberflip.westsidedigs.com/i/1267502
26 DIGS.NET | 7.10.2020 M A R K E T n a once-upon-a-time world, the ideal home is found under the fluffy clouds and azure skies with which Southern Cali- fornians are well acquainted. In the nearby small village is every treat that one desires: large supermarkets and small specialty shops, movie theaters, cafes and restaurants, and delightful boutiques. On beaches, blue sea dances on golden sands. ere are dense woods and rolling hills and plenty of hiking trails that offer the opportunity to get lost in nature. Mature trees and quiet, wide winding roads color the beautiful locale. Drawing close, the home's indistinct outline comes into sharp focus. One stops and stares at the soothing limestone exterior, balanced facade and pleasing symmetry. e interior is equally seduc- tive. A palette of soft hues highlight large open, airy rooms, capacious closets, a plethora of en-suite bedrooms and a spacious kitchen graced with state-of-the-art appliances. Its chorus of French doors opens onto a gracious landscape inset with a curvaceous pool. e air is perfumed with the scent of the garden's many rose bushes and the fruit of its bountiful trees. Even its nickname—"e Golden Circle"— seems plucked from a story, stirring thoughts of magic. Such is the spell cast by 876 Muskingum Avenue. Designed by renowned architect Steve Gianetti, in collaboration with his wife Brooke, the Ojai-based design team famed for their ability to combine antique and modern in a seamless collected look, the house is located in Pacific Palisades. A 15-minute walk through this exquisite neighborhood brings you to Rick Caruso's Palisades Village—the center of town. In fact, with the ability to perform so many of life's errands on foot, one is quickly converted to the medita- tive and physical benefits of walking. And with the area's many tennis courts, basketball courts and parks, staying in shape partners with the joys of being outdoors. On Sunday, the farmers' market is lush with vibrant produce, organic meats, fish and fresh breads. e home takes its fanciful moniker from its architectural concept. "I'm not a fan of square boxes," says the current homeowner, who wanted a welcoming house that flowed seamlessly from room to room, and from interior to exterior, with each space extending a warm embrace. It begins with a swooping, circular motor court that bestows the home with an instant elegance. Custom wrought iron doors invite the wind to blow through the house, drawing with it the melody of the water feature out front. "It mixes with the sound of the many fountains in the back," says the homeowner. "When you're downstairs, there's those beautiful musical sounds and the delightful, cooling breezes from the Santa Monica wind coming off the nearby Pacific Ocean. It's really lovely. You feel like you're in Europe when you're in the house." S W E E T D I G S | 8 7 6 M U S K I N G U M A V E N U E I M A R K E T