This Private and Secluded Zen-like 2500 sq ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bath 2 story Home is in the Exclusive Beach neighborhood of "L.A's Best Kept Secret", PLAYA DEL REY, centrally located to the South Bay Beaches and LA's glamorous city. Enter behind a private gate and journey into this quiet and safe, lushly landscaped tropical refuge. Eastern artifacts, Buddha's, a gurgling fish pond, birdbath, rock garden and a teak bench serenely escort you into this special house, furnished for comfort and healing energy.
This unique home is perfect for couples, professionals, or vacationing families looking for rest or "LA'S hot action" that's just minutes away.
The clean straight lines of Architecture, inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, has high wood ceilings and powerful crossbeams. Floor to ceiling glass in the Living Room and Formal Dining area create a spacious and airy setting in this Loft Style home. Relax, Release, and let go into the deep soft pillows of the plush Indonesian Teak Module Furniture or chill out on the Futon Style fold-out Sofa. Luxuriate amidst classy Eastern/Asian antiques and furniture on top of rich hardwood floors while listening to the hi-end NAD Stereo, ROTEL CD player, and B & W speakers or watch your favorite Special Events on Cable TV and VCR.
Dine "alfresco", year round, on sumptious local fresh seafood or BBQ your favorite culinary delights from nearby Bristol Farms, the famous gourmet food shoppe. Let the Southern California sunshine energize your day during breakfast in the Formal dining area that accommodates 2 to 10 on the Cherrywood Asian Dining table. Custom Tile Countertop seats 4 more. Sip an expresso, gourmet tea, smoothie, or fresh squeezed lemonade from the tree in the garden.
Expresso and Coffee Maker, Blender, and Juicer are all included with the Full Kitchen.
Ascend through the carpeted "Low-Rise" stairwell with high ceilings, bamboo-screened windows and Asian styled architecture lighting. A tall Banana plant and more lush decorations lead the way to the 2nd floor restorative rest area.
The Master Bedroom has wall-to-wall sliding Shoji Screens. Close them for privacy or open them to the Living Area below or dreamily gaze through the huge glass windows into the tropical foliage of the backyard. Rejuvenate on the NEW Hi-Density Memory Foam "California King" Mattress. The Master Bath has shoji doors and windows, double sinks, a glass shower stall, and 2 large closets with sliding full length mirrors that make dressing a pleasure.
Enjoy the California Sunset and a partial view of the Pacific Ocean from the front upstairs Bedroom that sleeps 2 on a BRAND NEW Queen Size Posturepedic Mattress. The Bamboo-screened front wall of glass overlooks the semi-private park directly across the street. Mirrored closets here as well.
For your comfort and enjoyment, read, sip some coffee, wine, or tea, or even take a nap on the Private Balcony of the back bedroom that sleeps 2 more comfortably on another Queen Size Posturepedic Mattress also with mirrored closets.
Soothe yourself to a candlelight bath in the decorated full bathroom behind Bamboo-screened windows of the second floor.
Enter through Sliding Glass Doors from the Dining Area or walk the plant covered latticed path on the side of the house to the sanctitude of the green-growth covered Hi-walled Back Yard. Soak your worries and stress away in the Large California Redwood Jacuzzi beneath the stars or during the day. Relax and Lounge in the backyard under the shade of tall trees surrounded by more lush tropical plants, or feed the squirrels and watch the hummingbirds that visit the Rock Garden, Birdbath and Gazebo.
Two blocks away is a 1 mile scenic walking path overlooking the Ballona Wetland Wildlife Reserve, one of the last protected open areas in Los Angeles. The path has a panoramic view from Malibu to the famous "Hollywood" sign.
Sleepy Beachtown Playa del Rey, is minutes away from all the action. This house is a 15 min walk to Beach, 5 min bicycle ride (2 bikes included). Playa has coffee shops, 5 Star restaurants or casual dining, baseball diamond, basketball courts, soccer field, children's playground, beach volleyball, and a huge park connected to the Venice Canals that is home to numerous ducks and wildlife.
Time to desired locations:
-LAX - 8 min
-Manhattan Beach (World Championship Volleyball) - 10 min
-Marina del Rey (Fisherman's Wharf, Cruises, Restaurants, Shops, Movies) - 5 min
-Catalina Island - 27 miles available by boat
-Venice Beach (Famous Venice Boardwalk - "Muscle Beach", Snake Charmers, Street Performers, Sidewalk eateries...seen in countless movies, TV, music videos) - 10 min
-Santa Monica/Malibu - 20 min
-Beverly Hills - 30 min
-Hollywood/Studio City - 40 min
-Big Bear Mountains (Winter skiing, summer hiking and boating) - 90 min
-Palm Springs - 90 min
-Disneyland - 45 min
-San Diego Wild Animal Park - 2 hrs.
* Master Bdrm - 1 King Bed (sleeps 2)
* 2 bdrms - Each has Queen Bed (ea sleeps 2)
* Livingroom has Lounger/Futon Full Size Bed (sleeps 1 or 2)
* Livingroom also has chair that reverts into a twin bed (sleeps 1) 30yrs minimum age.