A Soaring Hill Section Stunner at 215 S. Poinsettia Avenue, with Luxury Resort Vibes & Views To Palos Verdes, Captures The Best Of California Coastal Living
Located high above the street in the iconic Hill Section, on a sought-after Southwest-facing corner lot, 215 S. Poinsettia Avenue is an address extraordinaire, defined by a sublime Santa Barbara-style coastal estate that combines the feel of a private resort with prime access for a best of Manhattan Beach proposition.
“It’s rare to find this much interior space in Manhattan Beach,” agent Ed Kaminsky of the Kaminsky Real Estate Group at eXp Realty says of the 9,047-square-foot residence, which offers six bedrooms, eight baths, multiple living spaces, a club-inspired basement, a tropical backyard oasis and more.
“The house has it all.”
Including an artful design with a unifying theme of height, light, and flow that leverages its position high on the hill.
“It feels like your neighbors are a mile away,” adds Ed Kaminsky, noting that, in addition to offering private views of both Hill Section and Sand Section homes, the house enjoys distant views of the ocean and Palos Verdes.
Amid this backdrop, the sprawling, eye-catching estate sets a modern Mediterranean tone. Flanked by palm trees as tall as churches, 215 Poinsettia Avenue’s neutrally hued, tile-roofed façade complements a picturesque mix of greenery, hardscape, and wrought iron accents for an artisan aesthetic with contemporary overtones. Its defining rounded entrance, meanwhile, centers an exquisitely arched front door that gives gracious way to a radiant interior, marked by soaring ceilings and natural light, and featuring fresh white oak flooring juxtaposed with warm, rich wood and natural stone.
A drama in three thoughtfully arranged floors, the interior begins to take flight in the classy, incandescent foyer, where sweeping dual staircases and statement chandeliers are the scenery of an entry level that flows as easily as a dream. Of the five bedrooms on this floor, each is a sanctuary with ample storage and good light; four are ensuite, and one opens to a private, pool-facing deck via debonair French doors.
These private quarters are artfully composed around a spacious and sunny living room with a fireplace and an adjacent flex space/study area—a brightly lit bonus with lovely views. With multiple glass doors that open this inviting social core to the flourishing backyard, entry level makes an idyllic indoor/outdoor transition.
Positioned as 215 PoinsettIa Avenue’s pleasure center, the tropical backyard oasis with White Lotus vibes is both a private refuge and entertainer’s ideal, fixed for five-star fun year-round with a fireplace, a pool, a spa, a swim-up bar and, in the most conspicuous nod to island style, a grass-roofed tiki bar that faces the pool, making it easy to float by the bar for lunch or drinks.
Equipped for any occasion, from family get-togethers to birthday parties to Fourth of July barbecues, this outdoor Shangri-la is big on possibility and spoiled for space, with a large deck surrounding the pool to companion sunning, spectating, and socializing, plus a turf lawn and bamboo-lined privacy. Each element forms an escapist paradise that puts this home on permanent holiday.
215 Poinsettia Avenue’s upper level elevates everything else. A showpiece with a splendid and expansive view, this sunlit, perfectly planned level supports three outstanding living spaces—the largest and most centrally situated has a fireplace and elaborate glass doors that open to a generous balcony overlooking the lush backyard with views beyond. Radiating out from here is a cozy sitting area; a library/study space with coffered ceilings, a fireplace, and a bar; and a light-filled dining room with substantial built-in storage and a dazzling modern chandelier.
“The upstairs is set to entertain both guests or intimate family gatherings,” Ed Kaminsky says of this setup.
To that end, he points to the gourmet kitchen—a chef’s kiss of a space finished in high-end designer appliances, including Sub-Zero refrigeration, a Dacor 6-burner range, double warming drawers, and two Miele dishwashers to go with a vast, gather-around granite island, double butler’s pantries and a built-in work area.
Sharing the upper level, the primary suite with grand double door-entry is plush and well-appointed—a true sanctuary with an exuberant view. Adorned with glittering light fixtures, the bedroom area sports a warm sitting area and three sets of dramatically arched French doors that open to yet another balcony overlooking the backyard. The primary bath, meanwhile, is its equal in elegance, starting with a relaxing alcove and a substantial dual-entry walk-in closet that leads to a soaking tub, dual vanities, and a spa-style shower.
The atmospheric opposite of 215 Poinsettia Avenue’s first two floors but consistent with their made-for-entertaining theme, the club-inspired basement is a surprising delight.
Flaunting an additional family/rec room, a home theatre, full bar, and VIP room, Ed Kaminsky says, “The basement takes on a whole other vibe. It is almost a duplicate of the Foundation Room design from the House of Blues with a very private feel.”
As easy as it is to join this party, Ed Kaminsky says the space might be reimagined a million ways, depending on the needs of the owner. A dance studio for kids. A game room for adults. As it is, the space is a vibrant good time—one in which “you can entertain well into the night without disturbing your neighbors.”
With amenities that also include a three-car garage, a laundry room, multiple staircases and a three-stop elevator, 215 Poinsettia Ave. is the quintessential California coastal retreat—but in a class of its own.
Ed Kaminsky | 310.773.4450 | DRE #00958114
Luxury Specialist at eXp Realty | Itzsold.com
Listing Price: $13,199,000
Photography by Francisco Gonzalez and Floyd Anderson | Zillow Media Experts
