1812 Elm Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Property Description

This Louie Tomaro-designed Spanish Mediterranean was custom-built for the original owners with meticulous attention to detail. It boasts many unique upgrades like a brand new central A/C unit, 11-foot ceilings, 9-foot high dual arched French doors throughout the first floor (the front entry doors were hand-carved from solid mahogany), vaulted and coved ceilings in the dining room and bedrooms, 3 exterior courtyards with fountains (plus an outdoor wood-burning fireplace) and groin vault ceiling in the 1st floor center hallway. Dramatic 2-story entry with sweeping staircase of solid walnut frames a sitting area as you enter. First floor bedroom doubles as an office. Formal dining room and a central patio with pergola and bougainvillea-encased fountain for dining al fresco. Gourmet kitchen with pantry, stainless appliances, dual-drawer dishwasher, granite counters, breakfast nook and cooktop center island with wine refrigerator and breakfast bar. Family room with ceiling speakers and fireplace. Master suite has a balcony, fireplace, walk-in closet and a sumptuous master bath with an oversized soaking tub, granite countertops, a separate vanity, and a frameless shower with body jets, rain shower head and a steam shower. Pre-wired for security system. Additional security cameras installed throughout.