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California house II A modern architectural landmark in Manhattan Beach by Gerald Horn, F.A.I.A, featuring dramatic U-Shaped floor plan, custom steel truss beams and panoramic ocean views. Offered by Gerard Bisignano, Peninsula Sotheby’s International & Crosby Doe, Crosby Doe Associates, Inc.
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300 30th Street Manhattan Beach
704 Pacific Avenue, Manhattan Beach
Yes this property is on the WALKSTREET corner of Highland Ave. and 30th Street, but of all the Highland properties in which I have been to, this is quieter – REALLY! And for this home and these views AT THIS PRICE, you should see for yourself.
Custom built in 1997, with superior materials throughout, including Marvin windows, oak flooring and cherry cabinets. Lot is 8,960 sq.ft. (56 X 160)
• 4 Bedrooms 3.5 Baths 2,529 Square Feet • Open Great room Style Living Area with Big Panoramic Views • Spacious Ocean views decks & Private Patio
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$1,649,122
• Chef’s island kitchen with granite and tile counters and top quality appliances. • Spectacular Ocean Views • Chef’s island kitchen with granite and tile counters and top quality appliances.
Offered at $4,895,000
Wine cellar!
Theatre/media room!
INCREDIBLE HOME-ON-THE-HILL HAS IT ALL! 230 Anderson, Manhattan Beach Perched upon one of the highest points of the prestigious Manhattan Beach Hill Section, this amazing home was built to the highest of standards with the finest finishes. • 4 BR’s 3 ½ + ½ Bath (Call for options up to 6 BRS) • Over 6,200 Square Feet of Living Space • Panoramic Ocean Views and Spacious View Decks • Custom Crafted Woodwork Throughout • Full Basement with Gym, Wine Cellar and more • 4 car garage, 3-stop elevator, dual AC
Offered at $4,499,000 NEW LISTING! 1540 Gates Avenue | Manhattan Beach 5 Bed | 4.5 Bath | 4000 sq ft
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$1,899,122
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RARE SINGLE FAMILY HOME
DID I MENTION THE VIEWS
3108 Vista Manhattan Beach
233 1st Street Manhattan Beach
Drenched with natural light in every nook and corridor, this nearly new Single Family Home is located on a corner lot in the heart of the Sand Section. This contemporary beach retreat offers a completely open floor plan with gleaming hardwood floors, ocean views towards Malibu from the upper living area, formalized dining nook and much more.
This stunning 2003 built 4 BR 3.5 Bath townhome is located at the highly sought after south end of Manhattan Beach, where good properties like this are scarce; with truly some of the best ocean views you will ever see, and an open floor plan from which to enjoy them.
• 3 Bedrooms & 3 Bathrooms • Opulent Master Suite with dual Walk-in Closets • 2000 Square Feet of Living Space on 30 x 45 Corner Lot
Offered at $1,599,122
• Incredible Panoramic Ocean Views • 2 Blocks to the Sand • Maple Hardwood Floors and Maple Cabinets with Granite and Travertine Counters
All for $1,699,122
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Our success is only as great as the experience of each and every client. Dear Christian, I wanted to take a moment and thank you for your heroics in executing a $2.1M mortgage approval, loan and close within less than 10 days. As you know, we were pre-approved by another lender for months on a challenging short sale only to find out at the eleventh hour that the lender ultimately would not approve our loan. This left us very little time to re-start the process as the impending short sale was nearing a firm foreclosure date. However, through your efforts we were able to process the entire loan and close on our new dream home in less than 10-days. You knew exactly what was required and were always three steps ahead anticipating the lenders likely requests. Without your experience, relationships, professionalism and quick actions we would have lost our new home. Thank you so much for your assistance. Please feel free to have any potential clients contact me as a reference. Kind regards, - James M. Haefner, Chief Operating Officer | A T H E N I X
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65 Paseo De La Luz, Rancho Palos Verdes In the Exclusive Guarded Community of Oceanfront Estates, 7,985 sq.ft. Home with 5 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms, Library, Gourmet Kitchen with Secondary Kitchen, Game Room, Semi-Indoor Gym, Basketball Court and Outdoor Entertaining Area, Private Studio in Garage which can be removed for a 5 car garage.
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1696 Via Coronel, Palos Verdes Estates A private estate offers resort style living at its best! This secluded 9,422 sq.ft. estate boasts panoramic Pacific Ocean views from almost every room of the home. A total renovation was designed and completed by the famous architect Don Hendrickson. The home offers 5 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, library, office, family room, eat-in gourmet kitchen, gym, sauna, wine/cigar cellar and 2 separate staff quarters with kitchen/dining and laundry facilities. The spectacular professionally landscaped lot also features a pool/spa and outdoor kitchen, a desirable N/S tennis court, and a 9-car garage.
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$2,850,000
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Beach City Real Estate Analytics 9/28/11 to 10/9/11
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REGION
Y-T-D PPF
PPF
SOLD HOMES
SUPPLY
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RANCHO PALOS VERDES - EAST
$419
$344
4
50
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RANCHO PALOS VERDES - WEST
$446
$485
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144
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ROLLING HILLS
$639
$639
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ROLLING HILLS ESTATES
$434
$434
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PALOS VERDES ESTATES
$537
$437
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105
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SOUTH REDONDO BEACH
$432
$424
9
136
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NORTH REDONDO BEACH
$347
$330
12
163
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HERMOSA BEACH
$592
$425
6
81
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EAST MANHATTAN BEACH
$468
$468
0
41
10
MANHATTAN BEACH
$731
$661
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133
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Reporting source from the MLS database for Single Family Homes and Townhome units (not including condominium or other property types). “PPF” Price Per Foot. “Supply” includes pending sales. ‘South Redondo Beach’ includes the Hollywood Riviera.”
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TONY’S BLOG “Things have certainly slowed down for local Real Estate in recent weeks with the volume of transactions off by nearly 25% and approximately 30% year over year.
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San Pedro’s Drum Barracks – The Great Camel experiment CONTENTS
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By Maureen Megowan / RE/Max Palos Verdes Execs
A Modern Architectural Landmark in Manhattan Beach. Offered by Gerard Bisignano, Peninsula Sotheby’s International & Crosby Doe, Crosby Doe Associates, Inc. Cover Photo by Paul Jonason.
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Home of the Week
Exceptional 10,000 sqft Mediterranean Villa on over an acre surrounded by lush foliage in Rancho Palos Verdes. Offered by Gayle Probst, Coldwell Banker.
42 Sweet Digs Tall-and-Skinny 2.0: A 1960’s model with good bones has some work done. By Pamela Corante-Hansen. Photography by Kim Pritchard.
52 AN Esplanade ORIGINAL Along the Esplanade in Redondo Beach stands one of the few remaining original beach homes dating back to the early 1900’s. By Denise Kano.
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The military has had a long history in San Pedro. Camp Drum was established as a five company Civil War outpost originally named Camp San Pedro in January 1862, on land donated by Phineas Banning. This post was later designated as Drum Barracks. It was named by the War Department in honor of Lieutenant Colonel Richard Drum, assistant adjutant general of the Department of California. Drum Barracks was a footnote in U.S. Military History when it participated in the grand experiment of utilizing camels in troop movements. 31 camels were originally stationed at Fort Tejon which guarded Tejon Pass in North Los Angeles County. When the 1st U.S. Dragoons abandoned the fort to act as a deterrent against possible secession in downtown Los Angeles, the camels accompanied them. At first they gathered crowds but the novelty of the creatures soon wore out and residents of Los Angeles began complaining of the smell, asking the military to move them elsewhere. They came to Camp Drum in early 1862 In 1863, Major Clarence E. Bennett, post commander, complained, “They had been kept at this post a long time on forage when in San Bernardino and various places within 100 miles of here they could have been subsisted without the expenditure of one cent for forage.” He advised they be carefully trained and tended by “an energetic officer whose conduct was characterized by sobriety and integrity.” He blamed failure of previous camel use on government employees who “regard service with camels as being extremely unpleasant.” He said, “In appearance camels are extremely ugly, in gait very rough, in herding inclined to wander, and with their long strides they make haste slowly, keeping their herders on the go.” He recommended the camels at Drum be tested for service across Mojave Desert and be shipped to Fort Mojave because almost all grass at Drum was gone “and in little time the plains for miles and miles here will be perfectly bare.” The idea was not approved, the camel experiment was then deemed unsuccessful and the camels were auctioned off at Benicia Depot the next year. Camels at Drum Barracks In late 1870, the camp was officially abandoned. The site now houses a museum. Legend has it that the museum is haunted. Over the years, museum staff and visitors have often reported hearing unexplainable noises, the sounds of chains being dragged, and footsteps throughout the building when no one is present. More reports claim to have seen a woman, who they call “Maria,” often making an appearance in a Hoop Skirt and smelling strongly of lavender and violet perfume. Others claim to have seen the apparition of man dressed in an 1800’s officer’s uniform, who evidently smokes a pipe, as the scent of pipe smoke is often smelled throughout the museum.
pamela Corante-Hansen Quinn Roberts editorial@southbaydigs.cOM South Bay Digs, 2554 Via Tejon, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274 Office: 310-373-0142 • Fax: 310-373-3493 www.SouthBayDigs.com South Bay Digs magazine is published every other Friday by m3 Media, LLC. Reproduction in any form or by any means is strictly prohibited without the prior written consent from m3 Media LLC. The Publisher and advertisers are not responsible or liable for misinformation, misprints, or typographical errors. All advertised properties are subject to prior sale or withdrawal without notice. Real estate advertised in this publication is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act. M3 Media will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. Any and all submissions to this publication become the property of m3 Media, LLC and may be used in any media. To Our Readers: South Bay Digs Magazine welcomes your feedback and encourages reader response to our editorial features. Please send your letters to the Publisher at 2554 Via Tejon, Palos Verdes Estates, CA. 90274 or via email to wdow@southbaydigs.com. Please include your name and contact information. Letters may be published and we reserve the right to edit.
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22 MELA LANE, RANCHO PALOS VERDES
99 VANDERLIP DR., RANCHO PALOS VERDES
This stunning 3 bedroom plus Office, 3.5 bath, 3.064 sq. ft. Home in the Private gated Villa Verde area is Decorator Perfect, with a 180 degree View from the Ocean to the Mountains, making for a spectacular “Queen’s Necklace” & City light View. It is Light Filled, with Soaring Ceilings, Hardwood floors, Leaded Glass Windows, and French Doors. The upstairs has an open Floor Plan in the Kitchen, Breakfast area, and Family room. Enjoy the views from the Balcony off of the Living Room or the Huge Lower Deck with a Spa overlooking the Community Pool. Other features include 3 Fireplaces, all Bedrooms with” En Suite” Baths, Built-in Cabinets, Large Storage Closet and attached 2 Car Garage. 2 Tennis Courts, Gazebo, Spacious Green Grass and Open Space. This is very Private Enclave of 33 Homes with Security Gates.
Once in a lifetime opportunity to own both a beautiful home as well as a piece of history. Frank Vanderlip, the original developer of Palos Verdes, constructed this home, which he called “The Cottage”, in 1916. This is the earliest existing home on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The Cottage is ideally situated at the top of the Portuguese Bend community behind private gates, and adjacent to the famous Vanderlip Mansion. The home has incredible ocean and Catalina views. The Cottage has 4 bedrooms, 4 baths and is approx. 3,866 sq. ft. There is also an adjacent guest house. Both the dining room and living room exude a Victorian style of the 1920’s. The 3 upstairs bedrooms are very large, especially the Master Bedroom, with spectacular ocean views. The private entrance drive is up a beautiful tree-lined promenade ending at the entrance to the Vanderlip Mansion and The Cottage. The sense of history and exclusivity of the home, combined with its beautiful architecture, pool area and views, makes The Cottage one of the most unique homes on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
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OPEN OCTOBER 15TH & 16TH / 2 - 5PM ObjeKt DESIGN STUDIO 2299 Molino Avenue — Signal Hill, Long Beach The hilltop site & prime corner lot affords City & Ocean Views. Steel construction with flexible open plan interiors & a dramatic 85 foot uninterrupted window wall that opens the residence pavilion-like to the garden. 3 BRs & 2.5 BAs.
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FOSTER RHODES JACKSON, ARCHITECT Parker Residence, 1964 — Rancho Palos Verdes Modernist beach house overlooking abalone cove & across to Catalina Island. 3BRs, 2BAs, oversized media room & detached 2-car garage. See additional information and images at: www.crosbydoeproperties.com/3137barkentine
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OPEN OCTOBER 16TH / 2 - 5PM GERALD HORN, F.A.I.A. 904 Highview Avenue — Manhattan Beach A brief walk to town or the beach in premier location. U shaped living spaces above the interior courtyard which is walled & sheltered. Family room opens to courtyard, 3 BRs, 3.5 BAs. See additional images at www.crosbydoeproperties.com/904highview
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MORPHOSIS ARCHITECTURE Panoramic Ocean Views — Hermosa Beach The Lawrence/Harris Residence, 1983—2004. Three story Internationally recognized steel and glass residence directly across from the Strand. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, den/library, wine cellar & gardens. 75 steps to the Strand sand.
DOUBLE CORNER LOT $5,295,000 / Crosby Doe
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Steve Jobs (American Entrepreneur Our early vision, to create and build an Apple co- Founder, 1955-2011) innovative and dynamic multi-channel media platform that targets a single audience (home consumers) and a single market (South Bay) has really found its place. In just under a year, South Bay Digs has become the largest real estate magazine in the South Bay with over $300 Million in advertised home listings in every issue. Since we’ve launched last October, our online interactive digital editions have received over 78,466 page views and now average over 4400 page views per issue. Why is this number important? Because if you’re selling your home, 90% of homebuyers use the internet for research before contacting a real estate agent. Having spent the last fifteen years as a “C-Level Executive” in the Commercial Printing Industry, I was lucky enough to have a ‘front row seat’ to the disruption and fragmentation in media. Some of the biggest and best media companies in the World were my personal clients. South Bay Digs was born to harness the transformation going on in media and leverage the “digital revolution” in a hyper-local setting. In today’s media world, there is a surplus of content – too many choices. It’s no wonder that general interest media is in decline – consumers are now in control of their content experience and demand the most relevant and targeted. Real estate is no different. It wants its own audience.
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steps from everything in Cabo. Hacienda Beach Club & Residences is a 22-acre, $230 million private beach club and residential community, offering resortlike amenities steps from downtown Cabo San Lucas and located on 1,600 lineal feet of prime beachfront at Medano Beach.
This issue’s front cover is a modern architectural landmark in Manhattan Beach by Gerald Horn, F.A.I.A. featuring a dramatic U-shaped floor plan and panoramic ocean views. Offered by Gerard Bisignano, Peninsula Sotheby’s International & Crosby Doe, Crosby Doe Associates, Inc. Check out the details starting on page 13. Don’t miss our SWEET DIGS feature home – ‘Tall-and-Skinny 2.0: A 1960’s model with good bones has some work done’ starting on page 39. Finally, be sure to check out this issue’s Home of The Week on page 27 – an exceptional 10,000 sq ft Mediterranean Villa surrounded by lush foliage on over an acre in Rancho Palos Verdes, offered by Gayle Probst, Coldwell Banker. Hope you enjoy! Warren J Dow Publisher wdow@southbaydigs.com 310-373-0142
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4,800 Sq. Ft.- Large 10k+ Sq. Foot Lot. (Buyer to Verify).
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New Pat Killen Contemporary. 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths.
Detatched ocean view townhomes. Approx. 2,500 Sq. Ft.
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WORLD CLASS MODERN BEACH HOUSE SUGGESTED DAILY POSSIBILITIES: 5 AM
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Happy Birthday Congratulations on your one year anniversary of Digs magazine. I appreciate your sincere commitment to partner up with me in this ever-changing environment of advertising and marketing. Digs has become the leader in the area of multi-channel advertising and does this like no other magazine. My business has greatly benefited from your print, emails, Digs online issues and the event coverage you have provided. Thank you for all that you do and may you continue to have much success in the years to come. Alex Abad, South Bay Brokers, Commissions for Education- Founder Warren Dow first walked into one of my open houses in 2010, with a mock–up of DIGS Magazine, and I locked into the concept immediately. I knew that the time was right for a well-done local “real estate only” magazine in the south bay. Warren’s imaginative notions were extremely compelling and mirrored some of my own closely felt ideas about marketing real estate in 2010 and beyond – with a direct on-line version of the magazine with audio, links to video, agent websites, consumer information. The possibilities were endless. I was so enthused that I reserved the inside cover and 1st page in perpetuity. And from that first meeting, everything that Warren and the staff at DIGS has done has but top-notch, first rate, and cutting edge. And I have had a better response to my ads in DIGS than any other advertising venue that I otherwise use. Well done DIGS, it is so nice to see you growing up – Happy Birthday – and many more!!
I would like to congratulate you on your one year anniversary and I am certainly not surprised to hear that South Bay Digs is the largest Real Estate Magazine in the South Bay. The unique look, mass distribution to all the local restaurants, coffee shops plus home delivery in the South Bay, not to mention you and your staff have always been very professional courteous and just pleasant to deal with, has obviously been the secret of your success. I have had many of my friends and clients tell me they saw my ad in South Bay Digs and that really speaks volumes to the job you and your staff are doing. Gary Elminoufi, Owner / Broker, Beach City Brokers
I can’t believe it’s already been a year since Warren Dow stepped into my office to introduce yet another South Bay magazine. I told him, “Warren, a hundred people have been down that path before. I think you should try a different business.” He said, “Ed, Wait. Its different, I promise”. I listened and he was right. Warren is different. The paper is different. The combination of digital and traditional print distribution is diverse and very current. In one ad, I am able to reach across a broad audience demographic. Digs’ graphic department is creative and intuitive and the results we have received have been beyond our expectations. I am locking in for 2012 in anticipation of a banner year in results for our business. Most importantly, Digs supports the comprehensive marketing platform that we pledge to provide to our savvy clients who rightfully expect solid results. Ed Kaminsky, Shorewood Realtors
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South Bay Digs! Happy One Year Anniversary Digs! I want to congratulate you on an impressive 1st year. As a local real estate broker and manager at Shorewood Realtors, I know the real estate community is excited to have a magazine like DIGS that is dedicated solely to real estate. Not only does my phone ring from my ads, but the additional online integration with the interactive digital edition and social media channels provide the ultimate marketing platform for my listings. Cheers to you! Chris Plank, Broker / Manager, Shorewood Realtors I have been advertising in the South Bay Digs Magazine since its inception, and it has become a key part of our advertising and marketing plan. After years of advertising in local newspapers, I have gotten more direct inquiries from potential buyers from my ads in South Bay Digs than any other advertising or marketing medium. Warren Dow has also been very creative in creating my marketing concepts with his magazine. An example of this was his suggestion for me to include an article ineach issue on interesting “South Bay History Tidbits”, to market the fact that I have developed extensive information on my web site about South Bay and Palos Verdes History. Maureen Megowan, Remax Palos Verdes Realty Last year I was sitting at the Coffee Bean patio in Manhattan Beach on a sunny day where all the local publications are available in a sidewalk newsstand display. It was overwhelming the amount of South Bay Digs publications that walked off that weekend and I’ve been an advertiser ever since. Clearly they’re a value added proposition for Realtors with their high quality publication, on-line media system, and social marketing - as an innovator myself in this industry, it would actually damage my brand if I didn’t partner with South Bay Digs. Tony Accardo, Beach City Brokers
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Real Estate Professionals are always searching for the best way to showcase their homes and services. Over the past year I’ve watch South Bay Digs go from a small real estate magazine to the gold standard of luxury Real Estate in the South Bay. The Digs provides unparallel exposure while at the same time targeting the perfect audience. Congratulations on an amazing first year, and I’m excited to be a part of an even more successful second year. Regan Hagestad, Watermark Home Loans I advertised in the very first issue of South Bay Digs - didn’t know what to expect but I liked Warren’s concept. It’s terrific to see the progress he and the publication have made in just one year. BTW, the property I advertised a year ago sold in just one week coincidence? Ken Adam CRS, Shorewood Realtors
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4 Pine Tree • Rolling Hills 5 Bedrooms | 7 Bathrooms | 10,000 sq ft | 4.4 Acres This fantastic five bedroom, 7 bathroom home has unobstructed, panoramic ocean, coastline and city views. Very spacious home with approximately 10,000 sq ft of living space set on a picturesque 4.4 professionally landscaped acres. Custom walnut floors and hickory doors throughout, gourmet chef’s kitchen and laundry rooms. It has it’s own wrapping room, elevator, custom bar, work out room and a bat cave tunnel that can hold several cars besides the over sized 4-car garage. Enjoy the awesome home theater with 12-0” screen with stadium seating and it’s own kitchen. The security system is high tech and main house, plus guesthouse and barn are equipped with fire sprinkler system and geothermal heat and AC system. The main house has 3 fireplaces and a side-by-side gun range. The estate includes a luxurious pool and spa with an 800 sq ft pool house that includes 1 bedroom, 1 bath, kitchen, laundry and family room. Also included are a fire pit, outdoor BBQ, custom ring of steel, two stall barn with tack room with office inside, hay barn, wash rack and walking trails throughout.
NEW PRICE! $7,999,000 4364 Admirable Drive • Rancho Palos Verdes 4 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms | Office | 4000 sq ft | 13,177 sq ft Lot Located on the exclusive cul-de-sac! This spectacular custom 4,000 sq ft home sits over a 13,000+ sq ft lot with amazing views of Catalina Island, Santa Barbara Island, Terranea Resort, Portuguese Bend Beach Club, Point Vicente Lighthouse & unobstructed white water ocean and coastline views. It was extensively remodeled in 1990. Architecturally designed by Russ Barto & hardscaped by Sunset Landscape and includes two greenhouses. The master suite includes a his/hers walk in closet, fireplace, double sinks and jacuzzi tub. Included are two forced air units, central vacuum system, recirculating hot water, three wood burning fireplaces, sound system, dual pain / UV Anderson French doors & windows. The chef’s kitchen is designed for entertaining large parties, including a Subzero refrigerator and freezer, two Bosch dishwashers, commercial Wolf cook top, Thermador stainless steel double stack ovens, dual sink, walk in food pantry, large breakfast area, custom cabinets, granite counters & sound system.
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2005 Paseo Del SoL | Palos Verdes Estates 4 Bed | 5 Bath | 5100 Sqft | 14,150 Sqft Lot | Breathtaking Louie Tomaro designed estate with spectacular ocean, whitewater, coastline, city, and mountain views | an entertainer’s dream
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TOTAL HOMES AVAILABLE
MEDIAN PRICE
AVG. DAYS ON MARKET
% RELISTED
MANHATTAN BEACH
12
5
159
$1,138,000
97
10%
HERMOSA BEACH
11
4
85
$910,000
113
10%
REDONDO BEACH
40
19
297
$655,000
87
13%
RANCHO PALOS VERDES
21
9
204
$948,000
122
7%
PALOS VERDES ESTATES
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2
98
$1,180,000
133
14%
ROLLING HILLS
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27
NO SALES REPORTED
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12%
ROLLING HILLS ESTATES
7
2
54
$801,000
136
9%
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“THE HILL”, “THE PENINSULA”, “PALOS VERDES”, “P.V.” . . .
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he Palos Verdes Peninsula is an area called by multiple names, but most agree they all refer to the same thing: the beautiful and serene setting South of Los Angeles, overlooking the blue Pacific Ocean. The Palos Verdes Peninsula gets its namesake from the Spanish name for the Indian term “Green Trees”. It is also referred to locally as “The Hill”, and is
best known for its rolling hills, open space, beautiful estate homes and breathtaking vistas of the ocean and city lights. The first planners of The Hill decided in the beginning to limit development and keep as much open space protected from over-development, unlike what was going on throughout much of Los Angeles County. Located just less than 25 miles from downtown Los Angeles, it makes for a small commute for homeowners who want to enjoy the serene setting of an open countryside, yet still desire access to a major metropolis. The Peninsula enjoys over 16 miles of pristine natural coastline and spectacular topography rarely found anywhere in the world. With about 70,000 residents and over 16,000 acres, The Peninsula is actually made up of four separate cities. Palos Verdes Estates , Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills. In addition, there is a small unincorporated area located within the City of Rolling Hills also known as Palos Verdes Peninsula. The area is a big draw for those with families, as the public school system has some of the best API scores in the entire nation, not to mention an option for esteemed private schools. The area is also home to several state-of-the-art golf courses; both private and public, including one of the newest a d d i t i o n s known as Trump
National Golf Course that has been said to rival famed Pebble Beach in Northern California. It is located just down the road from the new luxury resort community known as Terranea which truly equals any ocean-front luxury resort in the entire world. The Peninsula is home to numerous notable residents including well known athletes such as tennis star Pete Sampras, skating legend, Michelle Kwon, both former and current Los Angeles Lakers basketball players, as well as business tycoons at all levels. Median home prices average currently around $1,200,000 although prices can range from as low as $200,000 and as high as $15 Million. Palos Verdes Estates (PVE) is the most Westerly and Northerly city of the four. It has its own Homeowners Association that is governed by what is called The Palos Verdes Art Jury, which oversees all development and/ or remodeling that takes place within the city. It is designed to maintain a level of conformity and standard that is noticeable as you drive throughout the city: a rarity in most Southern California Cities. PVE is a semi-rural community with a small town atmosphere, tree-lined streets and spectacular ocean and city vistas. There are two business areas: one at Malaga Cove plaza and the other at Lunada Bay Plaza. Home prices range in the $500,000’s for condominiums and into the millions of dollars for beautiful estate homes. Found on the Northerly side of The Peninsula is Rolling Hills Estates. At only about 3.59 square miles it is known for numerous personal horse facilities on private home sites, though entire city is not zoned for horses. Home prices as in most areas had peaked in 2007 at over $1,800,000 and have since declined down to a median of approximately $1,200,000. You can purchase a condominium in the city for under $200,000. Single family homes
Neptune Fountain, found In Malaga Cove Plaza, the “gateway” to The Palos Verdes Peninsula, is a replica of the original found in Bologna, Italy. It was installed in 1930 as a donation from American art collector, Aldopho DiSegui , and was reconstructed in 1969 after the initial 100+ yr old fountain crumbled.
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start just under $700,000 and creep up steadily after that. In the deep center of “The Hill” is the 24 hour guard-gated city of Rolling Hills; different from Rolling Hills Estates in that all of the homes constructed are white, ranch style homes (nearly all of them zoned for horses) that have very large lots which accommodate a lot of open space. The total area is just over 3 square miles and home to about 2,000 residents. It is also known to have one of the highest median household incomes in the country at over $200,000 annually, although it can cost a lot more to own “behind the gates”. The starting prices are just under $2 Million and you easily spend over $10 Million for a spectacular estate with panoramic ocean or city vistas. Rancho Palos Verdes (RPV) is by far the largest city on the “The Hill” and encompasses much of the rest of the Peninsula; with over 13.7 square miles and approximately 40,000 residents. You can start out in a condo at about $200,000. There are plenty of homes under $1 million, but of course, if you can push your budget a tad, you can snap up a little estate home for just under $15 Million. RPV has plenty of cosmopolitan shopping within the city, as well as its own public golf course, Los Verdes Golf Course. It is also home to Portuguese Bend Riding Club, the famous Point Vicente Lighthouse and the historic Wayfarers Chapel. No matter which city you pick to live in or to visit, you’ll enjoy plenty of open space, nature trails, beautiful architecture, terrific weather patterns, incredible vistas and certainly a place to come and decompress from the hustle and bustle of the busy cities outside of its borders. To learn more about each city check back on a future edition of Ed Kaminsky’s Coastal Report, or visit www.itzsold.com where you can learn the intimate details of each neighborhood’s Real Estate market.
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Spanish style home built in 1978 has so much outdoor space you can create the yard of your dreams! Also plenty of room to add on or up! 1,499 sf home on a 40 x 130 lot on a Tree Section street that is wider than many. Very clean and well maintained through the years!
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Opportunity Knocks! Great Fourplex in the heart of Redondo Beach ◊ Great for owner user, and or an investor— great cash flow!!! ◊ All 4 units are Townhouse style units, with balconies. ◊ All 4 units have legal rooftop decks. ◊ Owner unit is a 3bed+2.75bath completely remodeled in 2011 and never been lived in. ◊ New kitchen with Stainless Steel appliances, new windows, new floors, and new electrical fireplace in every room. ◊ The other 3 units are 2bed+1.25bath. ◊ Plenty of parking in 4 different garages and a huge drive way ◊ NON rent-control building ◊ Currently 5.2% CAP rate, with upside potential.
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Sweet A sleek contemporary exterior is highlighted by angular mahogany wood features
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Furnishings in a neutral palette are counterbalanced by dark mahogany floors and cabinets
Ta l l - a n d - S k i n n y 2 . 0 : A 1 9 6 0 s m o d e l w i th g o o d b o n e s h a s s o m e w o r k d o n e by Pamela Corante-Hansen Dave McCarroll apologizes for the mess as he escorts visitors into his Hermosa Beach home. In his parlance, ‘mess’ refers not to piles of newspapers, plates stacked in the sink, or clutter on the living room floor. He’s talking about tasteful Halloween decorations being hastily cleared off of uncluttered tables, immaculate countertops and neat, orderly shelves for a photo shoot. Pristine is the choice word to describe the sleek, modern interior of the home McCarroll shares with his wife and their three daughters, a marriage of minimalist design and tropical influences apparent in dark wood detailing and floor-toceiling glass walls. A remodeled 1960s ‘tall-and-skinny’ that was built on two lots – unusual at the time – it offers more openness and light than the prototypical, multi-level homes with narrow footprints that were so popular in the South Bay during that era. When McCarroll first viewed the property five years ago, the house as seen from the street was a hulking stucco box bearing a disproportionately small bay
window that appeared to have been added in the 1980s, and little else in the way of exterior decorative elements. Once inside, potential buyers who could get past the nondescript exterior were greeted with a cramped kitchen and an oversized living room dominated by a clunky fireplace. While many house hunters may have stopped there, McCarroll is an architect and immediately saw beyond the boxy period design and utilitarian, featureless layout. “There were two things that stood out about this house when we first saw it,” McCarroll says. “The site was wider than the typical 25-by-110-foot lot, and it hadn’t been chopped up.” In other words, the authentic ceiling beams and tongue and groove construction that typify the traditional tall-and-skinny had been left unmodified by previous owners. Where some might have seen a tear-down, McCarroll envisioned a Balinesemodern residence that was open to the outdoors and maintained the simple geometry of midcentury construction. To turn his vision into reality, McCarroll called
The 12-foot fire slot is visually captivating
Sliding glass walls open from the kitchen and dining room onto a tranquil split-level patio
upon architect Steve Wunderlich of 4C Design Group, whom he met when the two worked together at KAA Design Group in Marina Del Rey. “The collaboration was effortless,” Wunderlich attests. “We worked closely with Dave all the way through the project. He was very involved in the detailing, materials selection and lighting.” Poring over residential photographs and images and considering the practicalities of tearing down versus remodeling, a remodel was confirmed as the better option and, interestingly, enabled more square footage to be maintained. For a 2900 square-foot home, “It lives large,” says McCarroll. Wunderlich and McCarroll opted to preserve all five levels of the residence, mainly because the home’s major components were well-situated. “The challenge was in playing with the transitions between the levels, both inside and outside of the home,” Wunderlich states. “There was going to be a family of five living in this house, and it needed to feel more spacious but still maintain private areas for different activities.” To evoke a sense of connectedness, Wunderlich began by opening up the main level to the middle level by creating floating stairs. As a result, a visual link is established between the main-level kitchen and living room and the mid-level family room. “I can be in the living room and look through the stairs into the den to make sure my daughters are doing their homework,” McCarroll quips. Contributing to the openness of the floor plan and adding high-wattage natural light, sliding glass walls open from the kitchen and dining room onto a splitlevel patio. Here, a flat, rectangular water feature made
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Zebrawood cabinets appear to float over the stonefloor
of board-formed concrete adds texture to the outdoor living area and boasts an angular chrome spout that was placed off-center so that it aligns with the front door. Lush landscaping creates privacy and makes the main level feel much larger than the original design. Space for a functional, modern kitchen was created by tearing out the original massive fireplace, a point on which McCarroll and Wunderlich initially disagreed but to which McCarroll eventually acquiesced. The result, to his satisfaction, was a free-flowing space for entertaining. “When we have people over, everyone gravitates to the kitchen,” McCarroll notes, gesturing toward a stone chef’s island and a dark wood dining table visible from the living room. On the practical side, the kitchen features an oversized Thermador oven with sky-blue burner control knobs. Losing the bulky, dated fireplace enabled McCarroll, who is a partner at Kaplan Gehring McCarroll Architectural Lighting in El Segundo, to design a 12-foot fire slot along the south wall of the living room. The fire slot uses a combination of natural and artificial light to make a statement piece that is visually captivating yet practical and space-saving. Above the slot, a wooden built-in cabinet conceals a 52-inch plasma screen television. “We wanted the technology, but we didn’t want to see it,” Mc Carroll says, referring to the various built-in cabinets throughout the house that conceal computers and plasma screens behind mahogany doors and panels. In keeping with the home’s minimalist aesthetic, not a wire or monitor is visible anywhere, bucking today’s trend of making a plasma panel or other hightech gadgetry the focal point of a room. The home’s overall theme of openness and light
carries through to the upper levels, beginning with the transitional hallway off the master suite and two other bedrooms. Clerestory windows at the very top of the walls create a sense that the ceiling is floating over the interior space and allow natural light to softly illuminate the off-white walls. Furnishings and lighting fixtures in a neutral palette are counterbalanced by dark mahogany floors and built-in cabinets. In the master bath, zebrawood cabinets appear to float over the stone floor, making the room appear more spacious. A short flight of stairs leads to one of McCarroll’s favorite features of the home. An enclosed room was added to the topmost level, with sliding glass walls that open onto a spacious deck with a view of the Pacific Ocean. The deck is outfitted with a sleek wooden cabinet that houses a grill and a refrigerator. It is here that McCarroll says he has carved out a place to unwind and relax. Wunderlich and McCarroll make a point of mentioning the home’s contemporary exterior, highlighted by an angular mahogany wood feature that climbs up the north wall of the house and hinges over part of the roof – a complete departure from the plain, shoebox appearance of the home’s former exterior. McCarroll and Wunderlich credit builder Jeff Wilson’s attention to detail for the home’s immaculate finish and solid construction. As he stows away the last of the Halloween decorations, McCarroll is asked about the spotless, tidy interior of the home. “I was sloppy as a kid,” he admits. “But now I’m pretty particular. So is my wife – we’re both Virgos.”
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An extraordinary agent JOINS AN EXTRAORDINARY BRAND. Peninsula Sotheby’s is pleased to announce that Jeannie Penner-More has joined the company. Jeannie Penner-More was raised in the South Bay and started her real estate career in 1989. She has been a top-producing agent in the South Bay throughout her career and her professionalism shines through as she puts her personal touch on everything she does. Her exceptional service has set her apart from the rest as she continues to grow her successful Real Estate business. “I’m very excited about joining Peninsula Sotheby’s – their proven track record locally and global reach offer a competitive advantage in today’s real estate marketplace. The real estate business has really changed in the last few years – it’s more important than ever to have strategic partnerships that can deliver results. With the powerful combination of my media partnership with South Bay Digs and my recent move to Peninsula Sotheby’s, I’m extremely confident about my ability to deliver exceptional results for my clients, and leverage the Sotheby’s brand to the fullest extent.”
7071 CREST RD., RPV 5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms 4,107 Sq.Ft. (per Assessor) 21,080 Sq.Ft. lot (per Assessor) This rare 5 bedroom 4 bathroom single level home is located on approximately one half acre flat lot. The tranquil pool and spa are situated on an extra large beautifully landscaped yard with amazing Panoramic views. A built in bar-b-que island, fire pit, indoor/outdoor surround sound and spacious patio area truly make this an entertainer’s delight fit for every occasion. The unique floor plan of this stunning family home has it all, including beautiful views from every room. The extra large and elegant master suite has its own wing, perfect for a peaceful retreat right at home. It’s luxurious master bath with extra large walk in shower and inviting spa tub with spectacular ocean views await.
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A VIEW TO TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY! 270 degree panoramic views of Malibu to the LA Skyline glittering like diamonds to the Port of LA & beyond!Perched on over an acre of mostly flat usable land & 1 of the largest lots behind the gates, this is a garden paradise! Sq ft over 2650+ includes main house w amazing vista views, there is also a office/den above the stables for entertaining or office space has skylights, air cond, dual paned windows & lovely wood beamed ceilings. This property is tranquil & gorgeous! Viking appliances! It has warmth & ambiance w the security & privacy of being behind the gates in Rolling Hills with 24/7 guard service. The property has a fenced corral, horse stables, outdoor dining room for al fresco dining & entertaining, courtyard, spa, mediation garden, guest house, children’s tree house, relaxing fountain & stone walk ways, & community tennis courts. Home is in pristine condition! Shown by appointment only.
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Spacious Home with a Nice Open Floorplan. Hardwood Floors Throughout. Living Room, Family Room and Master Suite with Fireplaces. Large Entertaining Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances (Sub Zero, Viking & More). 2nd Family Room with Endless Options! 3-Car Garage. Nice Easy Walk to Downtown Manhattan Beach. Award Winning Robinson Elementary School District. Spacious Backyard with Outdoor Fireplace and Entertaining Area that Includes a 48 Inch Stainless Steel DCS Grill, Two Burners, Sink and Refrigerator.
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OPEN HOUSE Sat/ Sun 1-4pm REDUCED OVER $200K and NOW ONLY $1,789,000 CRS, GRI, e-Pro, SFFR CDPE, Green Certified Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist CindyShearin@aol.com www.CindyShearin.com DRE #00925580
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An Esplanade Original By Denise Kano
In this photo taken from the 1920’s, a field of corn grows outside the Northern part of the home, and a field of ice plant extends out to the cliff overlooking the Pacific. An entrance on the Northern part of the house was added in later years.
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View of the house looking towards the coast on Esplanade. The adjacent half lot is part of the property and where the garage currently sits.
Back of house looking South down the coast towards Palos Verdes
Original 1920’s built-in shelf- they don’t make them like this anymore!
Along the Esplanade, tucked in between the larger, more modern residences and massive apartment buildings, stands one of the few remaining original beach homes dating back to the early 1900s. On a lot size of 6781 square feet, the light green home located at 715 Esplanade was built in 1905 at the end of the Victorian era, at a cost of approximately $2,000 to $3,000. At a total of 4,493 square feet, the home was originally built as a single family home. However, it was also used at one time as a home for boys, which was common for residences in that location and time period. Typical period details of the home included large, double-hung windows, clapboard siding, and exterior brick chimneys, in a mixture of Victorian and Craftsman style, characteristic for many homes of that time period. Gas fixtures were customary and adorned the ceilings, as electricity was still considered somewhat a “fad” at that time, and unreliable. A large field of ice plant stretched out toward the Pacific Ocean, and in later years, corn stalks stood tall outside the home. It was rumored that the residence to the south of 715 Esplanade, constructed in the 1920s, was at one time the vacation home of Slim Summerville, a popular silent movie actor. And in the 1940s, the home belonged to a Redondo Beach councilman. Many of the homes and cottages built in the early 1900s in Redondo Beach featured an ornate style that was considered elegant for the time period. They were built overlooking the seashore, along the main street then known as Ocean View. The name, “Esplanade,” as an exclusive residential street, first came into being around the turn of the century, when Redondo Beach was on the brink of becoming a bustling harbor and beach community, albeit with a population of less than 2,000. Several Redondo Beach landmarks were located within walking distance of homes on the Esplanade: The Hotel Redondo (where Veterans Park stands today), which
Georgeous ocean views from the living room
was built in 1889 and stood until 1926, and the Plunge, which was then advertised as “the largest indoor salt water heated pool in the world.” Throughout the years many changes and reinforcements have been made to 715 Esplanade. Due to several major storms, supports were initially constructed so that the front windows overlooking the Pacific were not blown in. Additionally, there are now three layers to the home: the original wood siding, subsequent green shingles, and finally, aluminum siding which was applied in the late 1970s in order to weatherproof the exterior. The concrete steps and chimneys have also been reinforced. Another addition is a small dormer off the upstairs kitchen, which was sometimes used as a small bedroom. Today, most of the interior has been refurbished. However, walking through the home, there are small reminders of unique design features from the past, such as small nooks, original brass doorknobs, and built-in storage spaces. A drop-down wooden desk decorates the living room of the main residence. Sometime prior to 1957, the home was converted into four separate apartments, with the main residence located on the middle level. Remaining was an interior, twostory staircase connecting the middle residence with the upper apartment and one of the lower apartments. The home was last sold in 1957 to Nell and Phil O’Reilly. At the time of their purchase, there was another half-lot next to the home onto which a detached garage had been erected by a former owner. Mr. and Mrs. O’Reilly were a familiar presence in the neighborhood. Every evening while they lived at 715 Esplanade, they enjoyed sitting outside on their deck chairs, drinks in hand, and waving cheerily to all passersby. Although the O’Reillys have both passed on, the home remains in their family, and stands as a testament to what the Esplanade used to look like … a true original.
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At Coast Capital Group, we never forget that our success is only as great as the experience of each and every client. You’ll never feel like a number, a fico score or debt ratio. We will provide you exclusive lender offerings at rates and terms you will be telling your neighbors about. We promise to exceed your expectations.
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