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he past months redefined our idea of home. Now, more
than just a respite from the activities of modern life, or
a showcase for our accomplishments, home is a refuge
from the chaos of the outside world and a place to
rejuvenate both body and soul. In Southern Califor-
nia, that dream often comes with an ocean view, with the seaside
community of Malibu offering the perfect environment for realiz-
ing it. ough it's within easy driving distance of bustling Pacific
Palisades, Santa Monica and Los Angeles, with their world-class
shopping, restaurants and cultural offerings, this laidback enclave
feels like a vacation retreat.
e oceanfront streets tucked along the coast, bordered by the
Pacific Coast Highway on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other,
bring the curling waves of the Pacific to one's doorstep. For example,
the doorstep at 27228 Escondido Beach Road, located in one of the
slender neighborhoods here, barely more than a block long. One must
be careful not to overshoot the hidden turnoff that dips down towards
the water, tucking this row of houses well out of sight.
While the dark, highly polished wood fence that surrounds the
home on three sides telegraphs modern elegance, it does little to
prepare one for what is concealed inside. Push open the gate to the
home's garden and an inviting blue pool unfurls towards the ocean.
Lush plantings along one side sway in the gentle breeze, conjuring up
an island getaway. Across, beyond the romantic al fresco dining area,
is a tease of the postcard-perfect ocean setting. One is not yet inside
the sliding doors that elide this space with the house and already the
real world seems like a distant memory.
at initial impression of escape is underlined once inside the
home. A deck extends the full width of the house, enhancing its part-
nership with the sea, which ebbs and flows in a hypnotic rhythm.
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