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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 3^rd 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.