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V
acation fantasies often
paint the idyllic shores of south-
ern France or the Italian coastline
as their backdrop. These rever-
ies showcase days plush with
pleasant strolls to the nearby village, farmer's
markets that delight the senses, and welcom-
ing boutiques to explore. There are charming
cafes in which to while away the afternoon and
delicious restaurants whose food and people
watching fill balmy nights. And, of course,
there is the setting itself, from dense woods
and rolling hills to winding roads, shaded by
mature trees, that wend towards the area's
cultural attractions. The weather is perfectly
balmy, the beaches are beautiful and each
day ends with breathtaking sunset. But you
don't need to get on a plane to enjoy these
experiences. They're part of the fabric of your
everyday reality when you set you sights on 888
Toulon Drive located in the Riviera neighbor-
hood of Pacific Palisades.
This quiet, residential neighborhood,
bordered by the sparkling waters of the Pacific
Ocean, channels the compelling, polished
charm of the French seaboard from which
it derives its name. Its downtown, bisected
by Sunset Boulevard and known to locals as
"The Village," is as picturesque as any place
you remember from your travels. There's a
bountiful weekly farmer's market, large super-
markets, specialty grocers and delicious
bakeries as well as plenty of cafes, sandwich
shops and restaurants. Complementing the
Village's range of goods and services is Rick
Caruso's Palisades Village, with its wide-rang-
ing offerings. Green spaces abound from the
private Riveria Country Club, with its cham-
pionship golf and tennis courts, to Palisades
Park. Set atop bluffs, it provides astounding
sunset views as well as plenty of opportunities
for recreation. Yet, despite Pacific Palisades
sophisticated sheen, it has a small town feel,
built on the unexpected joy of bumping into
friends and neighbors while out walking the
dog, the comforting ritual of sending children
off on their own to walk to one of the nearby
and highly rated schools or the ability to take
care of the afternoon's errands on foot. You'll
quickly understand why people say that, "If
you're lucky, you live in Pacific Palisades."
That's confirmed by your first glimpse
of this house. "This home offers the feel
of custom European boutique hotel," says
Compass real estate agent Cindy Ambuehl.
And indeed, with its balanced facade and
pleasing symmetry of its soothing limestone
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