This one-of-a-kind, custom-built Spanish-style home embodies the ultimate family-friendly beach lifestyle with wonderful views and a true backyard. Designed by respected architect Michael Lee to maximize its hilltop location on an oversized lot, this serene home artfully combines old Hollywood glamour with modern elements. Located within a quiet neighborhood among some of Hermosa’s finest homes, it’s just steps to the beach, Valley Park, North School, and Hermosa Valley School, making it a dream location for children.

Perched at one of the highest points in the sand section, nearly every room offers a view—whether it's of the ocean, Catalina Island, Palos Verdes, or the greenery thoughtfully incorporated into the landscape. The oversized 3,905 sq. ft. lot, rare this close to the beach, boasts a large play-size backyard and covered patio, totaling approximately 1,000 sq. ft. It’s the perfect outdoor gathering place. The lot is 120’ deep, 40’ deeper than the typical sand section lot in Hermosa.

With multiple decks, balconies, LaCantina retracting doors, skylights, numerous windows and French doors, this home effortlessly blends indoor and outdoor living with all-day sun, sea breezes, and the calming sound of the surf. The roof deck is a peaceful retreat, where you can relax and enjoy panoramic views and stunning sunsets.

Designed with family in mind, the ingenious floor plan includes an owner’s wing with a panoramic view primary suite and a large office (or 6th bedroom/nursery), a dedicated "kids' floor" with its own family room, and open entertaining spaces that flow seamlessly to outdoor areas. It’s perfect for large families, out of town visitors and kids home from college. Complementary finishes include Peruvian walnut hardwood floors, custom Douglas Fir kitchen cabinets, soapstone, Carrara marble, and unique lighting fixtures. Additional features include radiant heated floors, a surf shower, security system and cameras, Cat-6 wiring throughout, 4 car parking, and a welcoming entry courtyard with a security gate.

Additional Details:

• Custom iron entry security gate is pre-wired for access control

• Iron front door features opening glass panel

• Family room off kitchen features views of the Hermosa Hills and Valley by day and twinkling lights by night, with fully retracting LaCantina doors that open to a large deck overlooking the backyard with ample space for a BBQ and outdoor entertainment/dining.  

• Kitchen features an entertaining island with Baccarat crystal pendant lights, breakfast nook, soapstone and Carrara marble counters, custom Douglas Fir cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, extra deep double sink, planning desk, pantry, cookbook shelving, pull-out spice rack, and pullout shelves for convenient access to cookware and kitchen tools, extra deep drawers.

• Dining Room opens to a pretty balcony with a wood pergola overlooking the entry and enjoys the fresh ocean breeze.

• Formal living room features ocean and valley views, dramatic open beamed ceilings, and a thematic fireplace with concrete mantle and soapstone hearth.

• A few steps up from the living room, you’ll find a peaceful library warmed by the afternoon sun with ocean views, beamed ceilings, custom shelving and access to the roof deck.

• Guest room off the living areas provides extra privacy due to its location away from both the primary suite and kids’ bedrooms. 

• You’ll feel like “you’re above it all” in the primary bedroom suite which features sweeping views to the west and north, including the ocean, Manhattan Beach Hill Section, American Martyrs bell tower, and Santa Monica Mountains.  Other features include a walk-in closet and skylit master bath with Carrara double vanity, sea glass mosaic accent tile and crisp subway tile.  Just off the primary bedroom, you’ll find a private sun-washed office with windows on all four walls, custom shelving and access to the roof deck.  What a place to work!  The office can also function as a nursery or 6th bedroom.   

• Ground level kids’ floor features radiant heated, durable polished concrete floors, 3 bedrooms, a bath and its own family room that opens to the backyard fun zone.  There’s a covered patio ideal for dining or ping-pong, and a large flat yard for play.  Pretty uplit lemon and lime trees and flower-filled planters ring the yard. 

• Ergonomic multi-function laundry room features custom cabinetry, pull-out shelving, folding counter, deep sink for hand washables, built-in ironing board, oversized laundry bin, tall broom/utility closet and catch-all in hall for coats and shoes.