A Sophisticated American Martyrs Estate Is Marked By A High-quality Family Home With An Incandescent Ocean View, Custom Amenities, And Proximity To Manhattan Beach’s Best
Even among the peaceful, highly prized streets of the Tree Section neighborhood American Martyrs, 528 15th Street stands supreme. Located close to both downtown and a world-class beach but removed from its core, it is an address of abundance with an atypically generous 50-foot-wide lot hosting a high-end custom home with ocean views and multiple entertainment and wellness spaces, plus potential for a pool installation in the backyard.
“This is a very unique property because it has almost everything,” says agent Giovanni Altamura. For that reason and the many luxuries that help define this spacious and versatile residence as exceptional, “This is an excellent—and rare—opportunity.”
Exquisitely reimagined by RJ Smith Construction, 528 15th Street’s Traditional-style exterior exudes curb appeal, offering coastal charm and timeless design. Spanning 6,483 square feet across three luxurious levels, the six-bedroom, seven-bath residence features a contemporary, California cool interior with extensive custom touches, neutral hues and designer finishes, from wide plank oak floors and lustrous marble counters to radiant lighting and classy brass hardware that complement vaulted ceilings, three fireplaces, contemporary French doors and more.
Built on a reverse floor plan to leverage the views, 528 15th Street supports different yet equally elevated experiences, whether it is seamless indoor-outdoor living on the upper level, sumptuous private sanctuary at the entry level, or leisure time at the ground level.
Privacy is the provenance of the entry level, where a soaring, light-filled foyer gives way to a gracious sitting area and guest room with French doors granting passage to a sublime front patio shrouded in rich dark greenery for a truly exquisite retreat. Among the four bedrooms situated on this floor, including two sharing a Jack and Jill bath, the splendid master suite is refinely finished with automatic shades, beamed ceilings, custom wallpaper, a fireplace, and French doors that lead to a lush landscape of mature Ficus trees, artificial turf and planting by Rob Jones Landscaping.
The suite’s walk-in master bath is not secondary; it’s spectacular, marked by an oversized showpiece shower lavished in crisp, meticulous tile with a built-in bench, as well as a standalone soaking tub, massive vanity with dual sinks and sparkling marble counters, as well as a closet of custom cabinetry.
Made for entertaining, the upper level of 528 15th Street smartly exploits its assets, including natural light, the ocean view and sheer scale.
Pointing to the enormous double island kitchen, Giovanni Altamura says, “You really feel the home’s wider lot up here because of the generous size.”
Finished in top-of-the-line Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances with a built-in Miele espresso machine and wine and beverage fridges, the space is as stylish as it is well-appointed, showcasing greyish-blue lacquered cabinets elegantly accented by brilliant marble countertops and brass fixtures. While cooking in this kitchen is a dream, so too is dining, with an intimate built-in breakfast nook for family and, behind the kitchen, a thoughtful formal dining room, along with a guest bedroom, en-suite bath and a bright office with elaborate custom built-ins.
The kitchen flows with ease into the family room, which is gracious, airy and warm with vaulted ceilings and a large fireplace. Stunning steel doors open the space to a fantastic outdoor deck with a loggia overhang and a fireplace with a Sunbright TV above. Dramatically complemented by the ocean view, which is glimpsed over a fringe of greenery, this private outdoor oasis is the indoor-outdoor ideal, with an alfresco dining area and convenient outdoor kitchen featuring a built-in Wolf barbecue, Pennsylvania Bluestone countertops and stainless storage drawers.
The spacious sun deck, meanwhile, offers direct stair access to the backyard so that kids can play independently while supervised from above.
“The deck area really is incredible,” Giovanni Altamura says. “It is completely private from all neighbors and has an ocean view, which is super rare and hard to find in Manhattan Beach. There is enough space to barbecue, entertain and watch sports over the fireplace, as well as to enjoy the south-facing sunshine sipping on Rosé.”
The basement level is the “fun zone,” as Giovanni Altamura persuasively puts it, pointing to the dedicated home theater with stadium seating and 124” Stewart Film screen. “This is not a media room that was converted,” he says of the space. “It’s fully insulated and soundproof, so it’s really special—great for family movie night.”
Directly adjacent is a full bar with seating as well as the NYC Soho-inspired industry gym fitted with sliding Fleetwood doors for an industrial-chic aesthetic. A customized steam room is another premium wellness feature. For guests and perhaps a live-in au pair, a final guest bedroom with en-suite bath and an additional powder room are well placed for privacy.
A laundry room, three-stop elevator, and three-car garage, along with state-of-the-art technology, including Zoned AC with multiple spilt systems, Savant home automation, Lutron shades and Vantage lighting controls further advance the value of this total-package property.
“A custom turnkey estate home with a timeless Traditional style, just a few minutes walk to the beach, downtown, schools and parks in the American Martyrs area of the Tree Section rarely ever hits the market,” Giovanni Altamura affirms.
And never quite like this.
Giovanni Altamura | 310.503.9293 | BRE #01818979
Altamura Real Estate Group
johnaltamura.com
List Price: $13, 499,000
Photography By Paul Jonason
