Fantasies of life set in Southern California inevitably involve water. It might be a pool, its mirrored finish punctuating a green lawn. It might be the ocean, pounding away at the shore, its foaming waves full of promise.
ON THE COVER Breathless Beauty: Matchless views of the ocean brings the soothing notes of escape to this Palos Verdes Estates Estate presented by Ed Kaminsky of the Kaminsky Real Estate Group at eXp Realty.
About 10 years ago Stephen Haw saw the future and it was specialization. The longtime real estate agent noted there were increasingly distinct groups of buyers and sellers coming to Palos Verdes and the Beach Cities, where the majority of his business is concentrated
These days, with our entire lives on display, privacy has become the new luxury. Within this increasingly intrusive and inquisitive world, home has become our safe haven and, as we learned over the last year and a half, our whole world. But where, we wonder, will we ever find a home that feels like a true sanctuary?
ON THE COVER Lunada Bay Splendor: Bluff-top coastal views and a sunlit classical residence add up to one of the most exclusive properties in Palos Verdes presented by Gerard Bisignano of The Bisignano Group at Vista Sotheby’s International Realty.
A drive along Marguerite Drive in Rancho Palos Verdes is like watching a postcard from the coast come to life. There are grand estates bathed in golden light, and the backdrop is pure California
When you have the option to sit back and enjoy a sublime panorama from a beautiful and spacious second home with access to a wealth of upscale resort amenities, it’s pure bliss at Terranea Resort.
ON THE COVER Rolling Hills Vineyard: Award-winning vineyards and a Mid Century Modern home are part of this idyllic Rolling Hills wine property—along with five acres of green hillside and Pacific Ocean views presented by Gerard Bisignano of Vista Sotheby’s International Realty and Gary Gold of Hilton & Hyland, Beverly Hills.
With its vast acreage—a rare spread of five acres—and privacy that’s afforded beyond its curving, gated driveway, this Palos Verdes retreat is a nature-filled escape from the crowds. And quite a bit more.
ON THE COVER Home on the Ranch: A sun-splashed retreat celebrates modern ranch living and inspired views within gated Rolling Hills presented by Suzanne Dyer of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices.
For some, home can be an elusive concept, referring to a time or place, perhaps more than one, where we’ve felt most connected, at ease, or ourselves. For Igor Nastaskin, home is specific: It’s the Hollywood Riviera in the South Bay, where he’s lived since the 1990s, raising a family and building a flourishing real estate business along the way.
Head up the hillside in Rolling Hills along Lower Blackwater Canyon Road, conveniently just a half-mile from one of three entrance gates, all manned 24 hours a day. Along the crest of a hill is 5 Lower Blackwater, Rolling Hills a ranch spanning more than five acres, that deftly presents an atmosphere that’s both manicured and charmingly rustic.
