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135 Palisades Avenue

Address: 135 Palisades Avenue Property Status: Sold
City: Santa Monica List Price: $5,961,000
State: CA Living Area sqft: 4,400
Zip: 90402 Lot Size sqft: 17,500
Area: Santa Monica Bedrooms: 6
Type: Single Family Bathrooms: 6 full
2 half

This home is the dramatic vision of artist Roy McMakin, but looking at the 1920's façade of this Spanish style home one would never know the magic that lies just behind the gated entry. Hidden on the other side of the wall sits a beautiful rustic courtyard of olive trees surrounded by a sea of English Lavender. The property itself is warm and inviting with beautiful original windows, large French doors and an obvious attention to detail that is apparent in the magnificent wooden overhang that surrounds the house.

As you enter the home through the purple front door you immediately become aware of Roy McMakin's love of color as the first thing you'll notice is the whimsical bright yellow staircase. Just to the left of the foyer is the spacious living room with a large fireplace and French doors that open out on to the courtyard. Next to the sitting room you'll find an office space with two walls of windows that flood the room with natural light and provide a stunning view of the beautifully landscaped yard that runs along the side of the house. The dining room is ideally situated between the sitting room and the kitchen and provides the perfect space for entertaining, while the adjacent den with it's built in bookshelves is perfect for relaxing.

At the back of the house you'll find the concrete-floored kitchen with it's top of the line stainless steel appliances, large butcher block island and ample storage it truly is a chef's dream. The kitchen opens up into the family room with a brick fireplace and doors on either side that open on to a large patio providing the perfect combination of indoor and outdoor living.

Also on the first floor you'll find one of the five bedrooms with a beautiful en-suite bathroom and numerous windows filling the room with natural light.

At the top of the staircase you'll find the library, with floor to ceiling bookshelves that draw the eye up to a dramatic skylight and custom lantern that hangs over the center of the room. Just off the library you'll find a bonus room that would serve as and additional office or den. All of the upstairs bedrooms feature large windows that flood them with natural light and each one seems more charming than the next. Two of these bedrooms open up onto a large deck that looks out over the back yard and has a separate staircase that leads down to the pool. Even the bathrooms each have something charming and unique to offer, from the Japanese soaking tub in one, to the window in another that was customized to accommodate the bathtub.

The yard is truly magnificent from the sprawling lawn that runs along the side of the house to the separate pool area tucked away in the back. Above the garage at the back of the house you'll also find the guest house, complete with its own bathroom, kitchen and view of the pool area. Once you see this amazing property you'll never want to leave.


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360 Surfview Drive

Address: 360 Surfview Drive Property Status: Sold
City: Pacific Palisades List Price: $5,495,000
State: CA Living Area sqft: 5,000
Zip: 90272 Lot Size sqft: 19,645
Area: (15) Pacific Palisades Bedrooms: 6
Type: Single Family Bathrooms: 4 and a half

Spectacular chic modern home w/ breathtaking panoramic ocean views.  6 bedrooms, including luxurious master suite w/ private office, 4.5 baths.  Recently built w/ high end designer materials throughout.  Gourmet kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances and Caesar stone counter tops.  Living room features a custom fireplace and built-in shelves.  Walls of glass opening to a covered loggia, Infinity pool w/ spa, Built-in-BBQ & substantial outdoor space for entertaining.  Great floor plan.

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3901 Valley Meadow

Address: 3901 Valley Meadow Road Property Status: Sold
City: Encino List Price: $4,650,000
State: CA Living Area sqft: 7,087
Zip: 91436 Lot Size sqft: 50,573
Area: (62) Encino Bedrooms: 5
Type: Residential Bathrooms: 9

This private gated Royal Oaks Mid-Century Post & Beam redesigned by the iD Group is the pinnacle of modern design & the ultimate in California sophistication.  Natural light filters through floor to ceiling windows while mature landscaping surrounds teh property providing extreme privacy.  The spacious interior features walnut & porcelain flooring, coffered & exposed beamed ceilings, living room with fireplace & dry bar, in home theatre, closed circuit security, integrated audio system, oversized family room & epicurean kitchen with Calcutta marble island, Caesar stone counters, custom cabinetry & professional grade appliances by Viking & Bosch.

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134 S Medio Drive

Address: 134 S Medio Drive Property Status: Sold
City: Los Angeles List Price: $4,600,000
State: CA Living Area sqft: 5,660
Zip: 90049 Lot Size sqft: 9,000
Area: (6) Brentwood Bedrooms: 5
Type: Single Family Bathrooms: 5 and a half

Bask in the light-filled enchantment of this newly constructed beautiful 5 + 5.5 Tuscan Villa located in Brentwood. Gracefully arched doorways invite movement through this home's romantic, open & flowing floor plan. Spacious family room w/ fireplace adjacent to kitchen w/ new appliances, center island, & large pantry. Spectacular finishes throughout, including granite countertops, walnut flooring, Venetian plaster walls, & travertine tiles.

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206 S Saltair Ave

Address: 206 S. Saltair Avenue Property Status: Sold
City: Los Angeles List Price: $4,350,000
State: CA Living Area sqft: 6,174
Zip: 90049 Lot Size sqft: 9,931
Area: (6) Brentwood Bedrooms: 4
Type: Single Family Bathrooms: 5 and a half

A skillful blend of elements gives this newly constructed romantic Tuscan villa majesty & elegance. Newly Furnished to perfection! Many incredible features & fine details make it unique. Features include decorative wood beamed ceilings, & a unique use of woods, granite, travertine & tile throughout. Over 6,100 SF w/ a master suite + 4 bedrooms & 4.5 baths. Gourmet kitchen w/ center island & breakfast nook. Approximately 10,000 sq ft lot. Private backyard w/ lush landscaping, pool & spa.

"F. Ron Smith and his staff have made a normally very stressful time of selling my parents condominium as easy as possible. Moving elderly parents is never easy, but Ron and his staff were so concerned and mindful of my parent's special needs. Ron delivered everything he promised and more. Thank you Ron and staff."

SHARON

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"The only two intelligent decisions we made during the sales process of our Santa Monica condominium were to choose Ron and his team, and then to actually listen to his advice! While we knew the target price we wanted for our home was reasonable, the market was very choppy and it was Ron who built and executed a successful sales st..."

MICHELE & SCHUYLER

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"Ron was recommended to me by my investment banker. What stuck in my mind was that she said he is a tough negotiator. Since I had to sell my home by myself, I needed someone strong next to me. Ron sold my house in the first week with multiple offers, got me into my new home within weeks from the sale, and he did everything that he ..."

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