30 DIGS.NET | 12.10.2021
S W E E T D I G S | P O W E R S T, H E R M O S A B E A C H
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LEEPY HOLLOW IS a mellow neighborhood in Hermosa
Beach—a quiet, under-the-radar pocket of about 7
blocks, tucked west of Valley Drive and south of
leafy and spacious Valley Park. Old-growth Califor-
nia trees and friendly families populate the area,
and casual neighborhood get-togethers are common. The beach
is only a few blocks to the west, and a short stroll brings you
downtown or to the Strand. Nestled in this neighborhood along
Power Street is a spacious property that embodies the gathering
spirit of the place. "You have a number of large lots close to the
beach, along with a great mix of big, new homes and charming,
original ones," says real estate agent Robb Stroyke of the loca-
tion. As for this particular property (expected to hit the market
this spring), he adds: "It's resort living at the beach, with lots
of space and privacy—and that's really hard to get four blocks
from the sand."
But for designer Jon Starr, the 5 bedroom and 6 bathroom
home—poised on a notably oversized lot of approximately
21,300 square feet, or nearly half an acre—is much more than
that. Starr lived on the street and spent many wonderful hours
at the property prior to re-working it with homeowners Erin and
Hilary Condren, and Mark Anello of Mark Anello Construction.
"It was the social mecca for a lot of people on the street," says
the designer, who credits the Condren's, two creative entre-
preneurs, for crafting the vision of this distinctive Southern
California family home.
Taken down to the studs and rebuilt, the 6,000-square-foot
home was completed in late-2016 and is premised on offer-
ing lots of freshly cheerful and chic gathering spots—with the
more, the merrier. The home is centered around its vibrant
central courtyard, but the welcome starts at the front yard;
