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Hermosa Sand Section SFR New Construction Closes at $6,135,000

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The new construction home market in Hermosa Beach is alive and well that’s for sure.  One of the most recent sales of new construction in the sand section was a 4 bedroom 5 bath SFR that just closed escrow at an impressive $6,135,000.  That would certainly not been the price a year earlier but it does show just how quickly the market has moved up for new construction ocean view homes in this highly sought after neighborhood.  The home offered some nice southwest views of the ocean, Catallina and PV but not much of a view straight west.

Located in the north sand section of Hermosa it was just 2 short blocks to the beach and steps to the very popular Valley Park.  It’s also steps to the new Hermosa Vista School which is both a positive and a negative.

View the MLS listing details below.

337 26th St By the Number

  • 4 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • 3,750 square feet (BTV)
  • 2 blocks to the beach
  • Ocean views
  • Sold at $6,135,000

Contact Hermosa Beach real estate specialist Keith Kyle with Vista Sotheby’s International for more information

337 26th Street, Hermosa Beach – Sold for $6,135,000


Listing courtesy of Daniel O’Connor – Pacifica Properties Group, Inc. – 310-374-0303

Coming this Week – Spectacular Better than New Redondo Beach Townhome

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Scheduled to hit the market this week, 2207 Harriman Lane #A will be listed at $1,575,000 and expected to get quite a bit of interest.  This is a one of a kind luxury detached townhome with almost too many upgrades to count.

Every so often a home comes along that is unlike anything on the market.

2207 Harriman is that home.  It merges beautiful modern design with over $100,000 of owner upgrades and enhancements that truly set it apart.

From the sleek architecture and beautiful landscaping, to the contemporary interior with stunning details and finishes, the home has a unique ‘wow’ factor.  Throughout the entire property the integrated window coverings, dimmable lighting, monitored security, and heating and air-conditioning are all automated and effortlessly controlled by voice.  With ducted vacuuming and stunning wide-plank oak flooring on all levels, it truly is better than a new build.

Contact listing agent Keith Kyle with Vista Sotheby’s International for a private showing or more information

Enter through the beautiful wood and glass front door to the impressive entry featuring dramatic lighting, soaring ceilings and gorgeous light.

The first level features two very spacious bedrooms both with 10′ ceilings, custom cabinetry, recessed lights and sliders to the private side yard area offering the perfect retreat for guests.  The sleek guest bath looks and feels like you’ve stepped into a luxury hotel with gleaming cabinetry, frameless glass and a near-7ft vanity.

   

Additional features on the first level include laundry room with a sink and custom storage, a mudroom/linen closet, under staircase storage, and a car enthusiasts dream garage.  The double-height 3-car garage is unlike anything you’ve seen, with 3 side-by-side spaces and a Bendpak 2-car hydraulic lift so it can house 5 cars, or 3 cars with an elevated above-car storage space.  If desired, the lift can be removed by the seller.

Head upstairs to the impressive living spaces with an incredible open floorplan for luxury living.  Inspired design perfectly melds timeless and modern.  Soaring ceilings, sophisticated window design, integrated sound, and a stunning floor to ceiling fireplace create a spectacular living environment perfect for relaxing or entertaining.  The adjacent dining area features artistic floating cabinets, complemented by matching wide-plank oak floors.

The dazzling kitchen is an entertainer’s dream.  Minimalist design blends the 13ft quartz countertop with Viking Professional appliances and sleek glass cabinetry that houses appliances so they are hidden from view.  This streamlined aesthetic currently houses an espresso machine, toaster and kettle, all concealed when not in use.

The main level primary suite is breathtaking, with high ceilings, an abundance of windows, voice-controlled shades and lighting, floor to ceiling gas fireplace, and elegant built-ins to make it a sophisticated retreat.  It’s completed with an adjacent walk-in closet with feature hardwood wall, a private bathroom featuring a frameless shower, luxurious soaking tub, sleek dual vanity with quartz counter top, and a water closet.

Also included on the second level is a beautiful powder room and a spacious outdoor deck off of the living room that perfectly integrates indoor and outdoor areas.  Sit back and relax in the perfect weather on this private lanai.

The large mezzanine level is ideal for just about any use from 4th bedroom to home office to gym to game room and more.  This fantastic space features a private bathroom with frameless glass, spacious closet with built-in cabinets, and its own part-covered outdoor deck with fantastic city, mountain, PV and Sofi views.  Perfect for guests or as your own private getaway.

See a full list of the owner upgrades

Pros and Cons of Homes in the Golden Hills Neighborhood of Redondo Beach

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As many of my clients are from out of the area or out of state, they seem to have a notion that the South Bay is one area.    The reality is that even within these cities the individual neighborhoods vary quite a bit and the Golden Hills is a great example in Redondo Beach.  Unlike the rest of North Redondo Beach, the Golden Hills is almost exclusively single family homes.

View the current homes for sale in the Golden Hills of Redondo Beach.

The area just east of Hermosa and just South of Manhattan (see Golden Hills Map)is a hilly section of Redondo Beach known as the Golden Hills.  Knowing the areas positives and negatives is an important step in determining whether the Golden Hills is the right neighborhood for you to call homes.  The homes in the area have a not entirely flattering nickname and are called “tall and skinnies”.  Drive down any street in the area and you’ll see why.  When the homes were originally built the area was subdivided into 25×100 foot lots.  With no alleys in the rear, this means that the frontage of the home required a 2 car garage and as you’ll notice, the homes look somewhat similar.  So here’s the pros and cons of the homes and neighborhood of the Golden Hills in Redondo.  Since we originally posted this article, builders have decided that the Golden Hills is a great area to build and there has been a recent wave of new construction homes in the area.

Pros:

  1. You get a bigger house for a lower price.  Many of the homes in the area are in the 1700+ square foot range with spacious living rooms, open kitchens and good sized bedrooms.
  2. Prices for these 1700+ square foot houses generally start in the high $800k range and newer, larger homes can sell for over $1,400,000.
  3. Location is excellent.  Being just east of Hermosa Beach, means that the Golden Hills is very close to the beach.  Saying it’s a walk or bike ride is a bit of a reach, but it’s not far off.  Being this close to the beach means cooler summers and warmer winters……and who doesn’t like that.
  4. Upgrades.  Many of the homes in the area have been very nicely upgraded and well taken care of.  Those that haven’t can be purchased for an even greater discount.
  5. Price.  Look just west in Hermosa and the price jumps considerably.  Try to find a home this size in other parts of Redondo and expect to pay $200k more.
  6. Schools.  One of the more sought after elementary schools is Jefferson Elementary which services about half of the Golden Hills neighborhood.

Cons:

  1. The biggest complaint that I get to the area is the bedroom configuration.  With a 25 foot wide lot there’s only so many options the original builders had.  The general layout is living room (often with vaulted ceilings), kitchen and master bedroom upstairs, and garage and 2 bedrooms downstairs.  The master on one level with the other bedrooms downstairs is often an obstacle with families with small kids or expectant parents.
  2. Proximity to your neighbors.  Again with lots 25 feet wide, and front doors usually needing to be on the side of the house due to the garage, don’t generally mean much room between you and your neighbor.
  3. Lack of street parking.  With 2 car wide driveways in front of every 25 foot wide lot, it doesn’t leave much room for curbs.  On the other hand a two car garage plus 2 driveway spaces may make that a non factor.
  4. Small yards.  Generally these homes have a small yard in the rear without a front yard to speak of.  Again this can be a positive or a negative, depending on your situation.

Overall the Golden Hills offers a great opportunity to own a good sized home, at a good price and just a short drive to the beach.

 

Take a Video Tour of 3808 The Strand – Spectacular Beachfront Home in Manhattan Beach

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Welcome to the very finest in Southern California beachfront living.  Introducing 3808 The Strand in Manhattan Beach California.   This is true oceanfront luxury in one of the worlds iconic beach locations.  This stunning home offers almost 5,000 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 7 baths, with luxury features throughout.  See details, photos and specs on the 3808 The Strand or contact listing agent Keith Kyle with Vista Sotheby’s International Realty for additional information.

3808 The Strand, Manhattan Beach, CAfrom Keith Kyle

3808 The Strand Featured in Digs Magazine

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Our newest oceanfront listing at 3808 The Strand in Manhattan Beach was recently featured in Digs Magazine as one of their “Limelights” properties in the latest edition of the real estate magazine.  Take a look at the article with interviews with builder/owner Carl Corzan, architect Nagy Bakhoum of Obelisk and listing agent Keith Kyle with Vista Sotheby’s International Realty.

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Just Listed – Oceanfront Home in Manhattan Beach at 3808 The Strand

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Introducing 3808 The Strand in Manhattan Beach for the discriminating home buyer.  Every detail of this beachfront masterpiece was meticulously planned and no expense was spared in making this one of the premier homes in the South Bay.  For those looking for the very best in coastal luxury living…welcome home.  See the full photo gallery of 3808 The Strand

The concept for 3808 The Strand was founded in the desire to combine a true sense of elegance with the casual beach lifestyle that makes Manhattan Beach one of the premier beach destinations in the world.  With almost 5,000 square feet of living space, the creative design offers a flowing and open layout allowing every room to capture the views and beach breezes.  Each floor offers great outdoor spaces and expansive doors allowing for a multitude of locations to enjoy the beachfront location.  Contact listing agent Keith Kyle with Vista Sotheby’s International Realty for more information.

Some of the many impressive features of this incredible property include a 3 stop elevator, breathtaking great room with over 22 feet of retractable bi fold doors, 3 luxurious fireplaces, an expansive master with private deck and entertaining area, state of the art media room, beach room with fireplace and wet bar, home theatre, smart home security, whole home lighting and multi zoned A/C.

Sitting well above the beach, this incredible home offers forever views combined with a level of privacy rarely found in other beachfront homes.

Details:

  • Exceptionally priced at $16,650,000
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 5 full baths, 2 1/2 baths
  • 4,772 square feet
  • 3 stop elevator
  • 3 car garage
  • 3 beachfront levels

Main level:

The main floor of 3808 The Strand features over 1700 feet of bright an open living spaces with soaring 10’ ceilings, walls of windows, beautiful Siberian oak flooring and a magnificent sense of openness designed specifically for the incredible location.

Upon entering the home through the beautiful courtyard, you come to the large foyer that leads to a layout with the beach lifestyle in mind.  To the right you walk past the beautiful beach bathroom, perfect for a quick shower after your day at the beach.  Beyond that lies a spacious guest bedroom with beautiful en suite bath.  This beautiful and bright bedroom offers oak flooring, oversized window with ocean peek, high ceilings and more.  This is the perfect space for visiting friends and family.

Great room:

This amazing space was designed with the modern open concept lifestyle in mind.  With an impressive 25 feet of width offers unimpeded views from every corner.

Soaring 10’ coffered ceilings….luxurious Brazilian stone faced fireplace….spacious and bright with views that last forever….the living room is the showcase of this stunning home.

From the moment you enter you are struck by spectacular beach and ocean views. A 22 foot wall of La Cantina bifold doors open completely to allow for unimpeded views of the iconic beach located just outside.  This incredible feature gives you the sense that you’re already at the beach…without ever leaving your seat.  Panoramic beach views are enjoyed from every part of this magnificent space and allows for the perfect blend of indoor and outdoor living.   Highlighting the room is the stunning fireplace faced with luxurious Brazilian stone specifically selected to add to sense of casual elegance and perfectly reflecting refined beach living.

Kitchen:

Meticulous planning and open concept living led to the creation of this beautiful area.  Open to the living and dining areas, the kitchen is a true showcase featuring a 54 square foot waterfall island with (stone description), custom (description) cabinetry with clean lines and a sophisticated, yet sleek design, ample storage space with walk in pantry,  and top of the Wolf and Sub Zero appliances.  The open concept kitchen was designed with the social lifestyle in mind and is sure to be the gathering spot whether just a few friends or a gala event.   As there are no walls to impede the open room, views are simply incredible from every corner of this level.

Beach Level:   

The lower level of 3808 The Strand offers a multitude of features and options including a state of the art media room/theatre, fantastic beach room with a fully retractable bifold window wall, bright and spacious guest room, luxurious bath and powder room as well as access to the beachfront patio.  This level offers 1,644 square feet and the adaptable layout offers an abundance of options.

Beach room: 

The perfect place to start or end your day at the beach, the first floor beach room is ideal for casual entertaining or just relaxing after another surf session.  Offering a sleek and impressive fireplace and a full wet bar with Brazilian stone countertops, custom lighting and surround sound ceiling speakers  to chill to your favorite tunes, this beautiful space is designed to take full advantage of the unparalleled beach location.  22 feet of La Cantina bifold doors allows for the room to become part of the patio and the sand just steps out front.

Lower level bedroom:  Off of the beach room sits a spacious bedroom with modern sliding barn  door allowing this creatively designed space to be fully adaptable as a guest bedroom, play room, office , den or as an extension of the beach room.  The innovative design allows for a larger opening to take in the incredible views.

Media Room:

Purposefully designed to be one of the few rooms without incredible views, the home theatre sits in the middle of the lower level offering a perfect viewing experience for screening the latest films or catching the big game.  Theatre style seating makes this a unique and luxury feature for a beach front home

Upper level:

Accessible via the 3 stop elevator or staircase, the upper level features an innovative layout making for both living and entertainment areas.  The top level offers a full 1,426 square feet comprised of the luxurious oceanfront master bedroom, laundry and a spacious rear guest suite that enjoys a nice ocean and beach view. In addition to the impressive bedroom spaces this level is highlighted by a private 442 sq foot foot oceanfront deck with a clever design allowing it to be accessed from both the master suite as well as separate entrance for guests.

Master Suite: 

Luxurious and private, this spacious master suite is a true luxury retreat.  Featuring beautiful Siberian oak hardwood floors, beautiful fireplace wrapped in vertical slabs of Brazilian stone, 10’-14’ vaulted ceilings and a wall of La Cantina bifold doors creating over 14 feet of unimpeded ocean views.  This is true luxury coastal living at it’s finest.  The architect and builder put great thought into this space and it sits back from the Strand just far enough to offer a rare sense of privacy and tranquility.

Luxurious finishes adorn this wonderful room and the spa style bathroom continues this true sense of elegance.  The beautiful dual vanity with marble countertops offers an abundance of space with the dazzling white stone reflects the designer’s vision for all materials to match the incredible beach location.  Enjoy ocean views from the soaking tub or the oversized steam/rain shower with courtesy of the cleverly designed window feature.

The master also features a luxurious walk in closet with custom shelving, seating bench dressing area and more

Master and Entertainment Patio:

Fully retractable bifold doors from not only make for panoramic ocean views from the master, but lead to the 442 foot entertainment patio.  You may never want to go back downstairs as the 3rd level outdoor area offers a great sense of privacy while still enjoying panoramic views of Catalina, the beach, and Palos Verdes.  This is a true entertainers paradise with an outdoor kitchen, beverage refrigerator, fire pit, privacy curtains, lounge seating and dining area.  The builder and architect set this area slightly back from the Strand to offer the same stunning views but with a level of privacy rarely available in beachfront home.

East Bedroom:

The third level also offers a spacious bedroom with en suite bath.  This bright and beautiful bedroom offers vaulted ceilngs and large windows to allow great beach breezes and natural light.  The south window offers ocean views and a great sense of space.

Exterior Features:

From the moment you see the home you’ll notice the care and attention that went into the details to give 3808 a true sense of home.  Exterior features include a beautiful entry walk way, with beautiful hardscaping and landscaping, uplighting, and a warm and inviting look and feel.

While the extraordinary level of craftsmanship and quality is hard not to notice, the builder and architect took great effort to make every aspect, both seen and unseen, a true reflection of their vision.  This was a labor of love and no detail was overlooked.

One of the true advantages to the location of 3808 is the access to the almost 30 foot wide greenbelt in front of the home.  Many Strand owners have taken full advantage of the bonus outdoor areas in front of their homes and that not only allow for rare outdoor space, but enhances the luxury feel of the indoor spaces as well.

 

 
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