List Price: $2.9M

Listing Status: Active

Days on Market: 0

4 Bedrooms · 4 Bathrooms · 1,770 sq ft

Property Type: Residential

Year Built: 1940

Lot Size: 5,713 sq ft

Private Pool: Yes

MLS Number: 26868123

About This Property

Welcome to a beautifully updated California traditional residence in Santa Monica's sought-after Sunset Park neighborhood, where timeless architecture meets modern design. Towering pine trees frame the entry, creating a warm sense of arrival and a strong connection to the established landscape of mature trees and a grassy front lawn. Located on a very desirable street, just moments from Ocean Park's shops and restaurants, the home offers a sense of privacy and effortless Santa Monica living. A natural stone entry, low-profile stucco garden wall, inviting front porch, and front deck bordered by privacy hedging create a welcoming transition from the street to the home.Inside, the character of the home is immediately evident through exposed wood-beamed ceilings and a stone-clad gas fireplace anchoring the living room. A thoughtfully designed mudroom adds everyday functionality to the foyer. The single-level floor plan offers four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms centered around a spacious family room that serves as the heart of the home.The primary suite is a peaceful retreat featuring high ceilings, garden views, and double doors opening directly to the backyard. The spa-inspired bathroom includes a Taj Mahal quartzite shower with a built-in bench, dual-sink vanity, and dedicated linen storage. The primary bedroom also features a stone-clad wet bar and thoughtfully designed closet storage.A private junior suite is positioned on the opposite side of the home, offering exceptional separation and privacy. With direct access to the front deck off the living room, the suite enjoys its own connection to the outdoors and includes a spacious closet. The ensuite bathroom features a freestanding soaking tub, large walk-in shower, dual-sink vanity with storage, and warm sandstone-colored natural stone tile imported from Italy.A third bedroom offers garden views of fruit trees and an ensuite bathroom featuring colorful green tile accents and a distinctive bathtub and shower. The fourth bedroom provides flexibility as a guest room or home office, with a nearby powder room.At the center of the home, the chef's kitchen blends timeless materials with modern function, featuring a Thermador six-burner range, built-in refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, microwave drawer, and Taj Mahal quartzite countertops. Custom white oak cabinetry, a pull-out pantry, and warm brass fixtures and hardware from Ferguson and Restoration Hardware create an inviting space designed for everyday living and entertaining.Designed for the Southern California lifestyle, two sets of bi-fold doors from the living room and family room open to multiple outdoor spaces, extending the home's living areas into the garden. With over 500 square feet of outdoor deck space, there is generous room for relaxing, dining, and entertaining al fresco. The front deck is ideal for morning coffee or an evening aperitif, while the private backyard offers a flat grassy area for dining, play, and outdoor living surrounded by mature hedging and landscaping.Throughout the home, natural light fills the interiors through expansive windows, multiple windows in each bedroom, and a thoughtfully placed skylight in the family room. The family room serves as the central gathering space and includes a dedicated stackable laundry closet and linen cabinet storage. Wide-plank white oak flooring runs throughout the home.Thoughtfully updated from the ground up, the home features all-new electrical and electrical panel, new plumbing, sewer line improvements, a new composite and cool metal roof, Andersen windows, new HVAC throughout, and EV charging.Ideally located in award-winning Grant Elementary and Santa Monica schools and adjacent to local favorites such as Layla's Bagels and Thyme Cafe, this Sunset Park residence is a beautifully crafted home that celebrates thoughtful design, effortless indoor-outdoor living, and the enduring charm of one of Santa Monica's most cherished neighborhoods.