1852 6th Street—A Thoughtful Manhattan Beach Residence With a Modern Plantation Vibe and Custom Detail—Combines Contemporary Design With Ample Entertaining Space for a Rare Opportunity in Turnkey Condition
Set on a rare flat lot in a well-regarded Manhattan Beach neighborhood, 1852 6th Street defines sublime. In turnkey condition and exquisitely finished by the current owner, the 3,882-square-foot sanctuary with five bedrooms, three baths, and a home office, plus generous front and rear yards, balances easy yet elevated modern design with the comforts of coastal living for a home that has it all: space, privacy, and excellent indoor/outdoor living with multiple options for entertaining.
“You can walk in and bring your toothbrush,” says agent Giovanni Altamura of the Altamura Real Estate Group about the turnkey property. “It is not a home where you envision having to do something.”
Of course, one could; the potential for customizing is there. But likely in the distant future, long after one has instantly settled in—with ease and comfort, knowing there is nothing on the redo docket.
“The fact that you don’t need to make changes right off the bat is rare. The house is ready to go.”
Blending warmth and modernity, the exterior of1852 6th Street exudes curb appeal with a fresh, one-of-a-kind modern plantation feel. Its mix of rich French oak wood stain on the garage, Swiss Coffee siding and granite hues complements a robust $100K investment in landscaping spread across the front and rear yards, both flat oases that are now a flourishing natural splendor of 14-foot mature Ficus trees forming a privacy hedge, large olive trees, plus a Macalusa, a Magnolia, and a fruit-producing lemon tree, along with ivy and mini olive trees, as well.
Moreover, the owner notes, “The setting is enhanced by the empty lot next door—which the City owns and will not be developed—contributing to both a park-like vibe and the utmost privacy.”
The pride of ownership that characterizes the exterior of the house extends to the interior, which is as fully formed and it is well fashioned, brimming with custom detail and quality materials, from hardwood to Porcelanosa stone and tile.
“Combining unique design touches with the craftsmanship of true artists in both woodwork and masonry, this home takes life,” says the owner.
Open and expansive with thoughtful separation zones of comfortable privacy, the ground floor is warm and hospitable, starting from the light-filled foyer, where the entrance features stunning 25-foot ceilings and, to the left, a custom fluted wood privacy wall made from floor-to-ceiling French oak slats that backdrops a cozy sitting area with a classy lounge feel and a decadent modern chandelier. The custom, glass-encased floor-to-ceiling wine cellar is another wow, occupying a prominent position in the heart of 1852 6th Street’s hospitality core, lending it architectural allure.
“The wine cellar is special and captures everyone’s attention,” the owner says of this 150-bottle showpiece whose Porcelanosa stone work visually integrates the feature into the living space like a piece of art.
Integral to 1852 6th Street’s social zone is the gourmet chef’s kitchen, equipped for intimate family gatherings or entertaining at scale with premium appliances, a gleaming quartz island with seating for four, and dual custom pantries, all backed by a stunning picture window that dominates the space, allowing for no blind spots, so that one can prepare a feast or help with homework while monitoring kids or events in the backyard. It also provides the kitchen with plenty of natural light and lovely leafy views.
Step down from the kitchen into the more intimate, high-ceilinged family room, which opens to the covered outside patio deck in a soaring example of indoor/outdoor living.
“It’s unusual to find a home with an atypically spacious, useable and broad turfed backyard surrounded with a privacy hedge without compromising the natural light that make it a year-round oasis,” Giovanni Altamura says of this resort-worthy refuge with a retractable awning, outdoor speakers, a luxury spa and hot tub, and an outdoor kitchen with grill, smoker, fridge, and counter space, plus a modern multi-colored gas fireplace and an outdoor family room.
The raised deck patio offers another cozy outdoor space with a dining table for eight, along with overhead heaters. From this incredible space, one has a front-row seat to the 2,000-square-foot, high-grade turf yard, its flatness perfect for soccer games, all while cocooned in park-like privacy.
Rounding out the ground floor is a custom, extremely quiet home rear office with a steel-glass 8-foot door that allows for a true private work-from-home environment; a bedroom perfect for guests, an aging parent, or an older family member; and a two-car garage with built-in cabinetry, counters, and overhead storage designed to maximize usability and functionality.
Upstairs is the province of privacy. The open, abundantly bright space at the top of the stairs that is currently being used as a home gym (but could also be an ideal study area) is a prelude to the bulk of 1852 6th Street’s bedrooms, all with built-ins and closets configured for maximum storage.
Among these is the master suite, a beautifully finished exodus from the rest of the house with wood floors, a striking fireplace surrounded in a lustrous stone, continued in the spa-quality master bath with a double vanity, a giant shower, a standalone soaking tub, and more.
Located within close proximity to a relaxed and well-rounded Manhattan Beach lifestyle, 1852 6th Street is a best of both worlds proposition—a blend of intimate family living and an entertainer’s dream in perfect condition for under $5 million. In that way, it’s priceless too.
Giovanni Altamura | 310.503.9293 | DRE #01818979
Altamura Real Estate Group
List Price: $4,599,000
Photography By Paul Jonason
