The ultimate creative retreat on an enormous flat lot down a private lane! This artist's oasis from the famed mid-century architectural studio of Craig Ellwood features a light-filled 3 bed/2 bath mid-mod home on a huge 9,003 sq ft tree-lined lot. Part of "The Place", a unique enclave of 5 post & beam homes built for 5 pioneering artists in the 1950s, this wonderful property is a surprising retreat from the Westside world all around. Soaring beamed ceilings, clerestory windows, custom French doors & windows frame 125 mature trees outside. Golden hardwood floors, recessed lighting, generous open plan design with huge art walls and plenty of space for indoor/outdoor living, dining & entertaining in style. Spacious cook's kitchen w/wraparound breakfast bar, new stainless appliances and huge custom pantry opens to the sun-filled slate patio and endless expanses of green. Peaceful primary suite w/walk-in closet, secluded patio, spa bath w/dual sinks, double shower, deep jetted tub & skylight. Two more sunny bedrooms/home office and full bath on the west wing of the expansive floor plan. Dramatic walls of glass & French doors open to a lush yard surrounded by towering queen palms, Eugenia, pittosporum, banana, yucca, eucalyptus and Italian cypress trees. Enormous roof deck up a circular staircase perches you high above it all for treetop entertaining, spectacular sunsets and ocean breezes from the west. Just a few blocks to the famed Oval Streets/Beverly Hills of Mar Vista, Sunday Farmers Market, hipster cafes and top-rated restaurants. This is not the Inglewood Blvd you think you know. A bit of Venice, a touch of Topanga...you probably haven't seen this pocket of original Mar Vista before. Come and be enchanted by this wonderful secret artist's colony!

Huge Reduction. Motivated Seller! Set on a prime Playa del Rey view bluff just three blocks to the beach, this elegant hillside home has been thoughtfully updated and designed for gracious modern living. Step through the dramatic domed-ceiling entry foyer to an enormous main living room w/crown moldings, polished hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplace, built-in bookshelves and views of the hilltops and city lights beyond. Elegant formal dining room features custom wainscoting and French doors opening to the inviting sunroom with breathtaking Marina and city lights views. Enormous cook's kitchen w/center island, SubZero, Viking and Bosch appliances, pantry and rich stone countertops. Peaceful master retreat off the sun-filled front garden with coved ceilings, a wall of mirrored closets, updated marble bath w/dual sinks, jetted tub and oversized shower. Two additional sunny bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom w/tub and separate shower. Interior staircase leads to a peaceful and totally private ground level family room/guest unit w/huge brick fireplace, new vinyl wood plank flooring, kitchenette w/quartz countertop, bath w/shower and wonderful Marina view sunroom. Wonderful separate studio apartment w/sunroom and private patio on lower level. Original family room, this 4th bedroom suite w/bath and kitchen can be a fabulous guest unit or home office w/views! Large adjoining view patio too. Full oversized garage and laundry room on ground level as well. Eco features include solar panels, artificial grass, newer roof, upgraded plumbing and electrical systems. A wonderful home with plenty of space for relaxing, entertaining, working and adapting with wonderful views on both levels. This Silicon Beach home has been owned by the same family for decades and they are now ready to hand over the keys to their elegant oasis on The Hill.

Enchanting Nowell-built classic in prime Kentwood pocket with vintage charm, comfortable living space, detached studio & remarkable gardens front and back. Owned by the same family for decades, this well-loved home has preserved all the best signature Nowell features: Solid oak tongue-and-groove floors, lathe-and-plaster walls & intricate 'wedding-cake' design crafted ceilings. Sunny living room w/graceful coved ceilings & large picture window frames a flower bed full of color & diverse foliage out front. Dining area with convenient service window offers a glimpse into the bright updated kitchen, breakfast room w/skylight & generous back gardens on this deep south-facing lot. Center hall leads to three comfortable bedrooms w/charming plaster ceiling detailing, full bath w/skylight & powder room. Wonderful indoor/outdoor added living space just off the kitchen in the huge screened porch/sunroom with Saltillo-tiled floors, extra storage, laundry area & walls of windows facing the private shangri-la out back. Beautiful sun-filled brick herringbone pattern patios, vine covered trellis leading to second brick patio for entertaining, huge fenced back garden/work space & potting area off the long driveway offers endless options for work & play. Detached garage has been converted to peaceful private studio w/wood plank floors & 3/4 bath...perfect for a home office, guest room or creative art space. This master gardener's home is surrounded by a graceful canopy of mature trees & a colorful palette of colors: Pink silk floss, red Japanese maple, white Magnolia w/climbing wild roses, tangerine, lemon, kumquat, fig & huge banana trees. Meandering brick pathways, a bubbling fountain, a delightful array of layered plants & multiple sun-filled patios create the feel of a whimsical English garden crossed with a tropical oasis. Owner has spent decades cultivating this unique natural world for birds, butterflies and fantastic flora and is now ready to pass over the keys to this rare urban retreat. Come and be enchanted by this delightful piece of Kentwood history.

Sun worshippers, surfers and sailors, your Playa del Rey dream house is here. Spectacular Ocean Views from this quintessential mid-century modern beach pad just steps to the sand. You'll feel like you are on your own private yacht as you relax in the living room mesmerized by the vast expanse of blue ocean glittering below. Coastal modern design with high wood beam ceilings, massive rock fireplace, sun-filled open floor plan with stunning water views from walls of windows in the spacious living room. Sun-washed vinyl wood floors, spacious cook's kitchen w/ocean view bar, granite counters, stainless appliances, and adjacent mirrored dining room reflecting views of the blue Pacific just outside the window. Serene ocean view primary bedroom with sliding doors opening to ultra-private backyard surrounded by mature trees, grassy lawn and garden. Bath with tub/shower and seated vanity area. Second bedroom/office also opens to the yard. Updated second bath with tile shower. Lower level laundry/storage room and 2-car garage with direct entry. Literally 100 steps takes you to Dockweiler State Beach below, or hop on your beach cruise (or electric bike) to enjoy the scenic 22-mile Marvin Braude Coastal Bike Trail between Pacific Palisades on the north end, and Torrance beach on the south. Close to the vibrant beach towns of Playa del Rey, Marina del Rey, Manhattan Beach and the South Bay cities, this is California coastal living at its best. Come and discover Playa del Rey, our wonderful little beach town by the sea. Incredible opportunity, your ocean view home awaits.