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"G
olden Hour" describes those few moments on either
side of sunrise and sunset when the Earth's light is
at its most beautiful. Cinematographers treasure it
for the way the soft, pink hue softens contours and
reduces contrast, making everything in its gaze, from landscapes
to people, appear more luminescent. It's no wonder that people
in the film industry refer to these times as "magic hour;" it imbues
even the most mundane day with enchantment, coloring it with a
literal ray of sunshine. •e experience turns especially poetic when
it includes a glimpse of the sun, delicately positioned over the
water, scattered bits of light dappling the ocean's rippling surface.
It's no wonder that, since time immemorial, it's been the source
of humanity's greatest inspiration. And it adds an irresistible layer
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L I M E L I G H T | 3 2 5 M O U N T H O LY O K E
Situated in the highest of Pacific Palisades legendar y bluffs, this 5 bedroom, 5 1/2 bath home caps
luxurious materials, flawless modern design and incredible walkabilit y with breathtaking coastline views
KING OF THE BLUFFS
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to the spell cast by 325 Mount Holyoke Avenue.
•is airy new modern home is located just south of Temescal
Canyon in Pacific Palisades' Via Bluffs neighborhood. It's perched
on Mt. Holyoke, the highest of the four bluffs in this area, and
the only one with western-oriented, unencumbered views of the
ocean, the coastline and the Santa Monica mountains. It's that
vision that gave rise to the phrase "Where the Mountains meet
the Sea", an apt description of this highly coveted spot.
But, of course, a view is only one part of the equation when
it comes to finding the ideal abode. •e word "location" also
describes an area's accessibility and this neighborhood is not
only prized for it access to the rest of Los Angeles but for its walk-
ability. It's situated within easy ambling distance of Rick Caruso's
