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South Bay Digs • January 12, 2018

ON THE COVER Sensation Seaview: A family retreat with lush grounds and alluring vistas welcomes one home in Palos Verdes Estates presented by Wendy Sun of RE/MAX Estate Properties.

Aesthetic Alchemy: Sara Story’s Blend of Tradition & Modernity

Sara Story, the New York City-based designer with a global perspective, weaves together cultures and styles to create captivating designs. Drawing inspiration from her upbringing in Japan, Singapore, and Houston, Story’s aesthetic is a delightful blend of tradition and innovation.

Step Into Tranquility: A Lavishly Renovated Family Haven at 1409 Via Arco

Ideally located at 1409 Via Arco, this welcoming family compound gleams in the Southern California sunshine. Blissfully perched atop Palos Verdes Estates, its homeowners relish bountiful views of the Queen’s Necklace, Santa Monica Mountains and as far west as the Channel Islands.

Hermosa Beach - Highest Priced Home Sales of 2017 - DIGS.net

Hermosa Beach Highest Priced Home Sales of 2017

The local real estate market has been booming the past couple of years, and 2017 was no exception. With 107 closed sales in Hermosa Beach and an average closed price of $2,742,197, there was a total of 11 single-family homes with closed sales over $5 million or more. 

Front exterior of a three-level Mediterranean-style home at 701 N. Dianthus Street, featuring a wooden front door, garage, tile roof, and illuminated lighting at dusk.

701 N. Dianthus Street a Mediterranean Masterpiece

Crafted in 2005 by notable South Bay high-end custom builders Mike Zivec and Rick Farnham, the three-level home features more than 3,000 square feet of finely-honed living space highlighted by vaulted beamed ceilings, custom stonework, designer lighting, and rich, wide-plank hardwood flooring throughout.