Custom Quality Ocean View Home in a Coveted Sand Section Location, 120 2nd Street Defines This Architectural Touchstone in Manhattan Beach
A prestige property with picturesque views of the ocean, Manhattan Pier, and Malibu, 120 2nd Street is a rare market opportunity.
“This is the first time that a home with over 5,400 square feet spanning four levels has become available in the 100-block South End Sand Section,” explains agent Cindy Shearin of this Strand-adjacent showpiece.
“People love the South End and always have. The owners of this custom residence painstakingly tailored this home to provide both privacy and paradise in proximity to the beach, which is just steps away, with a short walk to downtown.”
Designed by renowned local architect Jon Starr, this ideal beach estate offers 5 bedrooms, 7 baths, three large living spaces, two decks, and an elaborate outdoor patio that allows one to enjoy the ocean view and coastal breeze. 120 2nd Street’s desirable finishes are elegantly understated. The choice of wood, stone, and glass sets the tone for the complementary interior details…from solid wood doors, molding, and ceilings to lustrous limestone and teak floors. The strategically placed skylights and expanses of gorgeous glass, including radiant clerestory windows and custom glass doors, amplify the home’s abundant natural light and support sublime indoor-outdoor living.
Built with a reverse floor plan to leverage the views, the house supports both separation and seamlessness, starting with entry at mid-level, where the imposing front door opens to a magical experience. Among the mahogany-trimmed bedrooms with large closets and distinct en-suite baths on this floor is the sumptuous primary suite.
A true retreat, the primary is exquisitely finished with a textured stone-surround fireplace and view-enhancing mitred-glass corner windows. Well-appointed wood-shuttered glass doors give way to a fabulous, wood-wrapped private balcony—a discreet sanctuary for enjoying gentle ocean breezes and golden-hued sunsets. This primary retreat also features a row of meticulous custom mahogany and glass built-ins, offering ample storage for clothing and accessories.
The en-suite primary bath features a luxe soaking tub, three shower heads, dual sinks, a makeup vanity, and a water closet for an indulgent spa escape every day.
The top level of 120 2nd Street is literally above and beyond, containing an enormous kitchen, dining areas, living room, and outdoor deck. Exceptionally well appointed, this open floor plan space, surrounded by windows, is fitted with refinements for entertaining, whether hosting friends and extended family or enjoying daily living. Infused with amazing natural light and desirable ocean views, the living room revels in its excesses: another extraordinary stone fireplace, a mahogany ceiling raised for a sense of spaciousness, and bi-fold doors that open the living room to the spacious outdoor deck allow for white water open-air dining. From sunrise to sunset, this is an ideal place to start and end your day!
An entertainer’s dream, the showcase kitchen is well-appointed and highlighted by fine Calcutta Gold and granite countertops, made all the more luminous by warm and abundant natural light that streams in from the stunning skylight. With a built-in oversized breakfast nook, a large walk-in pantry, and a stunning center island featuring an oversized built-in breakfast bar with multiple seating.
Cindy Shearin says, “It’s one of the largest kitchens I’ve ever seen in a sand section home.”
To that end are the culinary trappings to delight both 120 2nd Street chef and private event caterer: three ovens, two dishwashers, a large Sub-Zero refrigerator, a wine refrigerator, and an appliance garage. This is a true crème de la crème kitchen.
At Walk Street level, the beautifully appointed beach room, with a smartly situated wet bar, opens directly onto the outdoor patio with a gleaming hardscape.
“Not every Walk Street offers the ability to sit on your patio and look right at the white sand,” Cindy Shearin says of this dreamy outdoor oasis. “You can sit and watch people playing volleyball, yet you’re just a little bit removed, which is great for privacy. But you’re still part of the action because you’re only one house from the Strand.”
An office that looks out to the beach room and patio beyond, as well as an additional bedroom and bathroom, finish off this floor.
“Downstairs,” as Cindy Shearin describes it, “is the perfect flex floor; it is ideal for kids or teenagers, or guests, because one can enjoy their own living space, or it is an ideal movie viewing area and/or separate workout area.”
This floor also offers a spacious bedroom with a sitting area, walk-in closet, bath, desk area with built-ins, and tons of storage. In addition, there is an extensive wine cellar with room for 600-plus bottles.
Last but certainly not least, there is a laundry room, a four-stop elevator, and a three-car garage (plus an additional parking space), along with separate bike storage adjacent to an outdoor bathroom.
From an impeccable architectural pedigree, stupendous views, and endless amenities, to a highly desired location with optimal walkability to the best of Manhattan Beach, 120 2nd Street is, in fact, second to none.
“A lot of thought went into this house,” Cindy Shearin says. “It truly is a quality custom home.”
Cindy Shearin | 310-200-8318 | Lic. #00925580
Strand Hill Forbes Global Properties
TheShearinGroup.com | Cindy@TheShearinGroup.com
List Price: $12,995,000
Photography by Linda Cotter