1000 The Strand—The Classic Manhattan Beach Corner Property Has a Grand Footprint Spanning Four Residences, Epic Ocean Views and a 100-year History
Sitting on the deck at 1000 the Strand feels like being perched in the heart center of the Beach Cities. There’s the broad spaciousness of it all—not just the deck itself, which spans 300-plus square feet—but the unfettered span of sun-dipped California coastline that makes this a global destination.
To the north is Malibu and the familiar red roundhouse of the Pier; to the left is the comforting slope of Palos Verdes Peninsula—and in between, nothing but sea, sky and sand.
“It’s the most insane deck you’ll ever see anywhere in the South Bay,” says real estate agent Brett Zebrowski of Palm Realty Boutique.
It also happens to be attached to one of the most remarkable properties in the area. Built in 1922, the expansive Craftsman-style dwelling bears the original markers of its origins, from shingle siding and a low-sloped roof to overhanging eaves with exposed rafter tails. Big bay windows offer up postcard-worthy views throughout the 6 bedroom, 4.5 bedroom main house, which occupies one of the best vantage points on the Strand.
“It’s a lot and a half—5,000 square feet—which is huge on the Strand,” says Brett Zebrowski of the property, which includes a landscaped side yard, its lush grass an ideal spot to play games or host parties.
Add to that an exclusive corner-lot position, at the 10th Street walk street, and a super-desirable south-facing orientation, making for optimum natural light and big ocean views.
“It’s drenched in sunlight, year-round,” the agent describes. “Inside the house is happy and bright, and it sits up higher than the properties located south of it.”
Perhaps realizing the gem-like quality of the address, in the mid-20th century, the homeowners extended the sizable property, adding a standalone new structure in the rear that houses two townhome-style units, each with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms.
“They sit up really high due to the slope in the topography,” Brett Zebrowski points out, “and they both have incredible views.”
Tucked underneath is a 3-car garage with additional room for storage, along with an open-air parking area for 3 additional vehicles. And in thoroughly modern fashion, the main home includes a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment with its own entrance.
“It’s very unique,” Brett Zebrowski says of the floorplan. “It lives like a 3,500-square-foot house where part of the house is a 1,000-square-foot guest house or ADU. It’s very functional and great for family or friends.”
The result is a beachfront compound that contains four separate units. Recently the entire property underwent a thoughtful design overhaul. Everything from flooring and appliances to paint, cabinetry and lighting were reset; the result being a fresh coastal property that pays tribute to its 100-year-old vintage with wood plank floors, sunlit white spaces and fireplaces flanked in pale stone and red brick.
“It was brought back to life,” the agent says of the property. “It was one of the first homes in Manhattan Beach and it’s truly one of a kind.”
With four separate dwellings existing on one lot, 1000 the Strand presents interesting possibilities for cohabitation. Like living in the main house and having two oceanview guest homes on hand for visitors. Or having multiple generations housed on a single property, each with a dedicated living area.
What they would all share, though, making this singular property that much more distinctive, is a charmed take on the golden, coastal panorama—made possible by the corner property’s south-facing stance. While the main house has majestic vistas of blue sky and whitecaps, the lower-level apartment offers a different perspective.
“You’re grade level,” points out Brett Zebrowski. “You feel like you’re on the beach. It’s amazing the way it looks out on the sand and the Pier.”
The two townhomes, meanwhile, share elevated Pacific Ocean views that, during sunset hours, infuse every room with shades of purple and gold.
The location, too, is prime Manhattan Beach. Just two blocks south of the Pier, the compound sits on an elevated swath of the Strand. It’s adjacent to bike paths and volleyball games and is the perfect home base for sunny beach gatherings and impromptu swim and surf sessions, no matter the hour. Steps away are fine dining and galleries, boutiques and coffee shops, making the need for a car null.
“You’re close to town and you can walk everywhere,” says Brett Zebrowski.
Looking at a sepia-tone image of Manhattan Beach circa the 1920s, one sees the spindly pier jutting out to sea, and very few homes, mostly land. Yet this early home stands, two blocks south of the pier—a plum location, perhaps chosen for its nearness to the center of things, and ability to live in the bull’s eye of natural beauty in this then-fledgling California beach town. A century later the big, shingled home still stands, its Craftsman appeal as mighty as it was 100 years ago.
“It still has all the character and charm of a property of that age, but with all of the amenities and upgrades of a new property,” Brett Zebrowski says. “It’s a wonderful collaboration.”
Brett Zebrowski | 310.678.7158 | DRE #01313739
Palm Realty Boutique
List Price: $30,000,000
Photography by Paul Jonason
