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The Kawahara Residence Classic Case Study Modernism in Rolling Hills Estatesby Architect Craig Ellwoodoffered by crosby Doe & gordon Newsom, crosby Doe associates, inc.
Robert Freedman310-291-7779
#1 at RE/MAX Manhattan Beach for over 25 years running
No other RE/MAX agent has sold more real estate in the three Beach Cities
combined!
www.LetFreedmanRing.com
Impeccably Remodeled Townhome617 Crest Manhattan BeachThis showpiece Townhome has undergone a total transformation of style to a contemporary beach house, utilizing the open floor plan to create an entertainer’s ocean view paradise.
• Nearly 2,300 square feet of living space, and 2-car garage• 3 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, including a large master suite with steam shower,
spa tub, and custom walk-in closet• Brand new upper level is light, bright and airy, with a center island design
that is perfect for large gatherings• Spacious ocean view deck• Ideal location just 3 blocks to the beach, downtown (South of Pier)
Specially Priced at $2,095,122
See all the listings at LetFreedmanRing.com
Hill Section Family Home952 11th Street Manhattan BeachGorgeous Spanish Revival style home by Sexton Homes customized by current owner during construction, sits on a 50' x 150' lot and offers a stunning one-of-a-kind floor plan with dramatic interior space.
• Nearly 5,100 sq.ft. of living space, with a soaring 2-story living room
• 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 3-car attached garage
• Additional upstairs family room (could be 6th bedroom)
• Magnificent master suite with south-facing lounging deck, and opulent master bath with steam shower
• Built in 2004 but looks brand new – REALLY!
Offered at $2,488,000
See all the listings at LetFreedmanRing.com
Incredible Home-on-the-Hill Has It All!230 Anderson, Manhattan BeachPerched upon one of the highest points of the prestigious Manhattan Beach Hill Section, this amazing home was built to the highest of standards with the finest finishes.
• 4 bedrooms, 3½ baths including sound insulated master suite and separate nanny/maid quarters (Tremendous flexibility on future layout – call for details on configurations to add bedrooms & baths.)
• Formal dining room and casual dining area
• Panoramic ocean view decks
• Private main floor theatre / media room
• Library with custom crafted book shelves
• Full artist studio, gym, and wine cellar
• Mechanical work shop currently used for collectible motorcycle restoration, and separate woodworking shop
• Private 2nd floor lanai with fireplace, barbecue, refrigerator, sink and dining table overlooking the beautifully landscaped backyard
Offered at $5,495,000
www.230Anderson.com
Wine cellar!
Artist’s studio!
Theatre/media room!
Library!
Robert Freedman310-291-7779
#1 at RE/MAX Manhattan Beach for over 25 years running
No other RE/MAX agent has sold more real estate in the three Beach Cities
combined!
www.LetFreedmanRing.com
Impeccably Remodeled Townhome617 Crest Manhattan BeachThis showpiece Townhome has undergone a total transformation of style to a contemporary beach house, utilizing the open floor plan to create an entertainer’s ocean view paradise.
• Nearly 2,300 square feet of living space, and 2-car garage• 3 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, including a large master suite with steam shower,
spa tub, and custom walk-in closet• Brand new upper level is light, bright and airy, with a center island design
that is perfect for large gatherings• Spacious ocean view deck• Ideal location just 3 blocks to the beach, downtown (South of Pier)
Specially Priced at $2,095,122
See all the listings at LetFreedmanRing.com
Hill Section Family Home952 11th Street Manhattan BeachGorgeous Spanish Revival style home by Sexton Homes customized by current owner during construction, sits on a 50' x 150' lot and offers a stunning one-of-a-kind floor plan with dramatic interior space.
• Nearly 5,100 sq.ft. of living space, with a soaring 2-story living room
• 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 3-car attached garage
• Additional upstairs family room (could be 6th bedroom)
• Magnificent master suite with south-facing lounging deck, and opulent master bath with steam shower
• Built in 2004 but looks brand new – REALLY!
Offered at $2,488,000
See all the listings at LetFreedmanRing.com
Incredible Home-on-the-Hill Has It All!230 Anderson, Manhattan BeachPerched upon one of the highest points of the prestigious Manhattan Beach Hill Section, this amazing home was built to the highest of standards with the finest finishes.
• 4 bedrooms, 3½ baths including sound insulated master suite and separate nanny/maid quarters (Tremendous flexibility on future layout – call for details on configurations to add bedrooms & baths.)
• Formal dining room and casual dining area
• Panoramic ocean view decks
• Private main floor theatre / media room
• Library with custom crafted book shelves
• Full artist studio, gym, and wine cellar
• Mechanical work shop currently used for collectible motorcycle restoration, and separate woodworking shop
• Private 2nd floor lanai with fireplace, barbecue, refrigerator, sink and dining table overlooking the beautifully landscaped backyard
Offered at $5,495,000
www.230Anderson.com
Wine cellar!
Artist’s studio!
Theatre/media room!
Library!
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06 PUBLISHER’S MUSE Are you Experienced?
23 ON tHE COVER The Kawahara Residence — Classic Case Study Modernism in Rolling Hills Estates by Architect Craig Ellwood. Offered by Crosby Doe & Gordon Newsom, Crosby Doe Associates, Inc. Photo by Paul Jonason
24 CHEz MéLANGE A mouth-watering blend of business smarts and culinary art
32 HOME OF THE WEEk Coming Soon...Spectacular Queen’s Necklace View Home – Renovated from Top to Bottom in Palos Verdes Estates…offered by Steve & Ceci Watts, RE/MAX Watts & Associates
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By MAUREEN MEGOWAN / RE/MAx PALOS VERDES ExECS
Early in 1913, George Bixby decided to sell approx. 16,000 acres of the Rancho de los Palos Verdes (retaining about 1,000 acres which later became Harbor City), which his father, Jotham Bixby, had acquired in1882 by a legal partition of the original land grant area of Rancho de los Palos Verdes He sold the land to Walter Fundenburg, who agreed to pay $1.8 million. Unable to raise the necessary funds, he assigned the property to the real estate firm Schader and Adams. They too were unable to raise the necessary capital, and Bixby foreclosed on the mortgage. After much litigation, Bixby agreed to allow Schader and Adams 90 days to complete the purchase. Mr. Schader then left for New York to raise the money, with about 20 days left to raise the funds, and while there was able to get Mr. Frank A. Vanderlip, then President of the City National Bank of New york, interested in the property. Although Mr. Vanderlip had never seen the property, after only a 10 minute meeting with Mr. Schaeder, he was intrigued and recognized its potential for development.
By November 1913, Mr. Vanderlip organized a consortium of New York investors and completed the purchase of the property. Historical accounts of the final purchase price range from $1.5 million, to just over $2 million. Initially, these investors intended to divide the land into large estates. The founding father of the Peninsula, Frank Vanderlip, was one of these investors. Vanderlip was a self-made man, an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury under President Mckinley, and president of the National City Bank of New york.
From the beginning, Vanderlip had great plans for the development of the property. As early as 1914, Vanderlip hired architects, including the landscape architectural firm of Olmsted Brothers, to draw up a master plan for the development. Original plans included the construction of a magnificent golf club on the bluffs overlooking Portuguese Bend, to be known as “Los Palos Verdes Country Club”.
Vanderlip planned to develop the area above Point Vicente lighthouse as an Italian hillside village, to be occupied by craftsmen who would live, work, and sell their wares. Vanderlip writes glowingly in his biography about a visit in 1916 to the Palos Verdes Peninsula and the property he bought unseen three years earlier. He describes his vision for the development, likening the geographical location to Italy where he took vacations: “I found myself reminded vividly of the Sorrentine Peninsula and the Amalfi Drive: Yet the most exciting part of my vision was that this gorgeous scene was not a piece of Italy at all but was here in America, an unspoiled sheet of paper to be written on with loving care.”
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Take a seat. I’ll do the rest.
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Maureen Megowan 310.541.6416
1537 Via ZuritaPalos Verdes Estates
• Monte Malaga beauty• Ocean view• Spectacular architecture• Palos Verdes Art Center Design Tour Home• 6 bedrooms and 5.5 baths• 5,451 square foot home• Beautifully updated, meticulously maintained• Travertine floors, custom drapes, gourmet kitchen,
atrium entry, spiral staircase and coffered ceilings• Pool, jacuzzi, sauna and BBQ• Ocean view terrace• Master bedroom suite with ocean view balcony and
sitting area/office
Offered at $3,295,000www.PalosVerdesLiving.com
Jimi Hendrix, one of my favorite guitarists, and arguably the best of all time, asked the question in his song “Are you Experienced” in 1967 from the album of the same name. In the song, Hendrix invites the listener to go beyond “your measly little world” and go on a journey of self-discovery.
Our feature story on Chez Mélange owner’s Chef Robert Bell and Michael Franks is a shining example of what self-discovery and experience can teach us. They opened their first restaurant in the South Bay in 1976 and have been able to create an incredible regional restaurant brand in Chez Mélange — one that continues to attract foodies far and wide.
This issue’s cover home is a classic case study in Modernism by Architect Craig Ellwood — check the details on page 23 and look for the Broker’s Open House in the coming week.
Here’s a re-cap of closed sales in January for Single Family Residences in the beach cities of the South Bay*:
Manhattan beach - 90266: Total Sales - 18, Avg. Selling Price - $1,982,333, Avg. Days on Market – 80
Hermosa beach - 90254:Total Sales - 9, Avg. Selling Price - $1,142,444, Avg. Days on Market – 100
redondo beach – 90278:Total Sales - 11, Avg. Selling Price - $659,036, Avg. Days on Market – 84
redondo beach – 90277:Total Sales – 5, Avg. Selling Price - $1,021,480, Avg. Days on Market – 78
Hollywood riviera – 90277/90505:Total Sales – 4, Avg. Selling Price - $913,125, Avg. Days on Market – 168
rancho palos verdes – 90275:Total Sales – 20, Avg. Selling Price - $879,700, Avg. Days on Market – 88
palos verdes estates – 90274:Total Sales – 13, Avg. Selling Price - $1,735,702, Avg. Days on Market – 103
rolling Hills – 90274:Total Sales – 1, Avg. Selling Price - $3,050,000, Avg. Days on Market – 318
rolling Hills estates – 90274:Total Sales – 2, Avg. Selling Price - $931,750, Avg. Days on Market – 152
*Closed sale data taken from MRMLS data for closed sale (SFR) homes during the period
January 1 – January 31, 2011. Information is deemed accurate but not guaranteed.
Enjoy —
Warren J [email protected]
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PUBLISHER’S MUSE
“Experience is not what happens to you; it is what you do with what happens to you.”
—Aldous Huxley
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Direct: 310 – 600 – 3555
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1450 5th Street, Manhattan Beach
Simply the best Manhattan Beach location a buyer can find for a 5 Bedroom + Office,
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sun exposure) backyard on a large 7500 square foot lot complete with professionally
landscaped pool and Jacuzzi. This Mediterranean Oasis built I 2002 offers 2 garages,
1- 2-car garage and 1-1 car garage with separate driveways! Features include: Large
travertine tile formal entry with 25 foot ceiling leading into formal living room with
fireplace. Large formal dining room with coved ceilings and recessed lighting. Gour-
met center island kitchen that is perfect for entertaining and offers separate dining
area. Complete with Granite counters, large walk-in pantry, all stainless steel appli-
ances and oversized built in stainless steel refrigerator. Kitchen opens to comfort-
able family room and has lovely views of the pool area. Large master suite complete
with separate reading area, large bathroom with dual sink vanity, separate steam
shower and Jacuzzi tub. Each Bedroom (4) upstairs each have full bathrooms, and
walk in closets as does downstairs room. Do not miss game room or optional study/
reading room leading to lovely French door patio. All doors throughout are 8ft solid
core. Complete with 6-inch baseboards and crown molding throughout, plus central
vacuum, CAT 5 wiring. All this in the Award winning Manhattan Beach School District,
just a 10 minute drive from the sand of one of the best beaches in America!
Offered at $2,099,000 www.1450fifthst.com
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Coast Capital Group 1601 Pacific Coast Highway Suite 245 Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Real Estate Broker - CA Dept. of Real Estate - License # 01374996
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2010 was our strongest year in our 8 years in business. Our lending relationships have never been better. Our loan officers have never been more prepared to service your business. We are independent and locally owned.
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LOCATIONS SILVER SPUR
450 Silver Spur Road Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Phone: 310-544-9999 Fax: 310-703-1999
MANHATTAN BEACH 400 S Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 100
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Phone: 310-376-2225
Fax: 310-376-6522
WEST LOS ANGELES 2999 Overland Blvd., Suite 104 West Los Angeles, CA 90064
Phone: 310-559-5570 Fax: 310-559-5587
SOUTH BAY 23740 Hawthorne Blvd., 2nd Floor
Torrance, CA 90505 Phone: 310-378-9889
Fax: 310-378-2745
EL SEGUNDO 402 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245 Phone: 310-322-1425
Fax: 310-322-5724
MALAGA COVE 63 Malaga Cove Plaza
PALOS VERDES EST., CA 90274 Phone: 310-378-9494
Fax: 310-373-3427
MIRALESTE 5 Miraleste Plaza
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Phone: 310-831-0222
Fax: 310-831-1684
SANTA MONICA 620 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite B
Santa Monica, CA 90401 Phone: 310-264-2225
Fax: 310-264-2200
MARINA DEL REY / VENICE 155 Washington Blvd.
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 Phone: 310-577-5300
Fax: 310-577-5301
REDONDO BEACH 1720 S Elena
Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Phone: 310-378-7747
Fax: 310-378-1997
RANCHO PALOS VERDES 28901 Western Ave.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Phone: 310-514-1364
Fax: 310-514-1420
BEVERLY HILLS 9454 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 600
Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Phone: 310-205-0050
Fax: 310-559-5587
Discover
“Home sales of between $30 and $50 Million every week ---- More buyers and sellers choose RE/MAX,
and nobody sells more real estate!”
Malaga Cove63 Malaga Cove Plaza Palos Verdes Estates
(310) 378-9494DRE #00983568
Silver Spur450 Silver Spur Rd.
Rancho Palos Verdes(310) 544-9999DRE #00983568
Miraleste Plaza5 Miraleste Plaza
Rancho Palos Verdes(310) 831-0222
DRE #00983568
South Bay23740 Hawthorne Blvd.
Torrance(310) 378-9889DRE #01219939
Redondo Beach1720 South Elena Redondo Beach(310) 378-7747DRE #01219939
RPV San Pedro28901 South Western Ave.
Rancho Palos Verdes(310) 514-1364DRE #01219939
Manhattan Beach400 S. Sepulveda Blvd.
Manhattan Beach(310) 376-5225 DRE #01879720
El Segundo402 Main Street
El Segundo(310) 322-1425
DRE #01879720
31003 Rue Langlois • Rancho Palos Verdes
3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 2,380 sq ft | 10,808 lot size | 2 car garage
Split level floorplan | Award winning schools
$1,149,000 www.31003RueLanglois-RPV.com
Lynn Lord, GRI, CDPESenior Real Estate Consultant
RE/MAX Palos Verdes
DRE #00932611
310-493-7016 direct
310-703-1999 fax
www.CaliforniaShortSaleSpecialist.com
www.lynnlord.com
4532 Newton Street • Torrance
3 bedrooms | 3 baths | 2,557 sq ft | 6,600 lot size | Permitted Guest
House | Private Sun Deck with City Light Views| Upper Level is Master Suite
$979,000 www.4532NewtonStreet.com
8620 Belford Avenue #602 • Westchester • 90045
3 bedrooms | 3.5 baths | 1,560 sq ft | 2-car attached garage
$216 HOA fees | Gated community | Inside Laundry | Built 2008
Coastal property close to LAX
$473,800 www.8620BelfordAve.com
3623 West Hidden Lane #B • Rolling Hills Estates
2 bedroom + den | 2.5 baths | 1,570 sq ft | Built 1978
2 car garage direct access | Inside laundry | Updated throughout
Tennis Courts | Gym | 3 Pools | Award winning school district
$529,000 www.3623HiddenLane.com
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EXPERIENCE A NEW LEVEL OF EXCELLENCE IN REAL ESTATE. EXPERIENCE RE/MAX
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ROLLING HILLS ESTATES | TORRANCE | RANCHO PALOS VERDES
Palos Verdes Realty EXECS
Community. Strength. Independence.
Shorewood Realtors is one of the top five largest real estate firms in Los Angeles County and in the top 58 nationally.
We are the South Bay’s oldest and largest independently owned real estate firm, with humble beginnings in 1969 to today having seven offices and more than 350 realtors serving the beach cities.
Our highly-trained real estate agents will make your home sale or purchase a seamless, trouble-free transaction—this is how we define our success.
Experience the difference.
hermosa beach 950 Artesia Blvd. 310.376.8871
hermosa beach 986 Artesia Blvd. 310.406.2020
el segundo 431 Main St. 310.322.4900
manhattan beach 917 Manhattan Beach Blvd. 310.545.8401
manhattan beach 3300 Highland Ave. 310.546.7561
palos verdes estates 16 Malaga Cove 310.698.1555
redondo beach 1009 Torrance Blvd. 310.316.8464
KNKristen novoa
Kristen Novoa
310.798.4663
www.southbayopenhouse.com
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2920 THE STRAND • MANHATTAN BEACH
7 Bed | 6.5 Bath | 5678 Sqft. | 43’ Beach Frontage | Oceanfront
• Prime North Facing Corner Location
• Oversized Lot (43 x 105)
• Indoor Pool & Spa inside Private Atrium
• Wired for surround sound & security system
• 4-car garage parking with room for 2 additional cars
www.2920TheStrand.com
$11,750,000
1340 21ST STREET
MANHATTAN BEACH
4 Bed + Office | 3.5 Bath
3466 Sqft. | 3 Upstairs Decks
• Convenient Guest Room &
Bath on First Floor
• 3 Fireplaces
• 7,500 Sqft. Lot
• South Facing Backyard
• Brand New Listing
www.1340twentyfirst.com
$1,689,000
1161 6TH STREET
MANHATTAN BEACH
4 Bed + Den | 3 Bath
3416 Sqft. | 6000 Sqft. Lot
• Beautifully appointed with well
designed layout
• 3 Fireplaces
• Private Den with door
can be 5th Bedroom
• Formal Living & Dining Room
• Lush Landscaping
$1,500,000
803 18TH STREET
DUPLEX • HERMOSA BEACH
Multi Family | 2 Units | 2349 Sqft.
3-Garage Spaces + 3 driveway
• No Rent Control
• Excellent Location – Walk to
Beach • Each Unit is two stories
with 3 Beds, 1.75 Baths
• Each Unit Totally Remodeled
• Live in one and rent the other
or keep both as rentals
$997, 500
SOLD- IN ESCROW
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ONE W
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501 HERONDO STREET #70
HERMOSA BEACH
Condo/Townhouse | 2 Bed
2.5 Baths | 1439 Sqft
• Best Location in Complex
Greenbelt Frontage Unit
• Bonus Room
• Cozy Fireplace • Light & Airy
• Breakfast Nook
• Dining Room • Steps to Beach
www.501herondo70.com
$725,000
2716 PINE AVENUE
MANHATTAN BEACH
1934 sqft. | 4,200 sqft. Lot
• Private Master Suite
with Balcony
• Spacious Living & Family Rooms
• Updated Kitchen with Breakfast
Bar open to Dining Area
• Lush Landscaping in
Front & Rear Yards
$1,299,000
MANHATTAN BEACH
TREE SECTION
COMING SOON...
Community. Strength. Independence.
Shorewood Realtors is one of the top five largest real estate firms in Los Angeles County and in the top 58 nationally.
We are the South Bay’s oldest and largest independently owned real estate firm, with humble beginnings in 1969 to today having seven offices and more than 350 realtors serving the beach cities.
Our highly-trained real estate agents will make your home sale or purchase a seamless, trouble-free transaction—this is how we define our success.
Experience the difference.
hermosa beach 950 Artesia Blvd. 310.376.8871
hermosa beach 986 Artesia Blvd. 310.406.2020
el segundo 431 Main St. 310.322.4900
manhattan beach 917 Manhattan Beach Blvd. 310.545.8401
manhattan beach 3300 Highland Ave. 310.546.7561
palos verdes estates 16 Malaga Cove 310.698.1555
redondo beach 1009 Torrance Blvd. 310.316.8464
KNKristen novoa
Kristen Novoa
310.798.4663
www.southbayopenhouse.com
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2920 THE STRAND • MANHATTAN BEACH
7 Bed | 6.5 Bath | 5678 Sqft. | 43’ Beach Frontage | Oceanfront
• Prime North Facing Corner Location
• Oversized Lot (43 x 105)
• Indoor Pool & Spa inside Private Atrium
• Wired for surround sound & security system
• 4-car garage parking with room for 2 additional cars
www.2920TheStrand.com
$11,750,000
1340 21ST STREET
MANHATTAN BEACH
4 Bed + Office | 3.5 Bath
3466 Sqft. | 3 Upstairs Decks
• Convenient Guest Room &
Bath on First Floor
• 3 Fireplaces
• 7,500 Sqft. Lot
• South Facing Backyard
• Brand New Listing
www.1340twentyfirst.com
$1,689,000
1161 6TH STREET
MANHATTAN BEACH
4 Bed + Den | 3 Bath
3416 Sqft. | 6000 Sqft. Lot
• Beautifully appointed with well
designed layout
• 3 Fireplaces
• Private Den with door
can be 5th Bedroom
• Formal Living & Dining Room
• Lush Landscaping
$1,500,000
803 18TH STREET
DUPLEX • HERMOSA BEACH
Multi Family | 2 Units | 2349 Sqft.
3-Garage Spaces + 3 driveway
• No Rent Control
• Excellent Location – Walk to
Beach • Each Unit is two stories
with 3 Beds, 1.75 Baths
• Each Unit Totally Remodeled
• Live in one and rent the other
or keep both as rentals
$997, 500
SOLD- IN ESCROW
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ONE W
EEK
501 HERONDO STREET #70
HERMOSA BEACH
Condo/Townhouse | 2 Bed
2.5 Baths | 1439 Sqft
• Best Location in Complex
Greenbelt Frontage Unit
• Bonus Room
• Cozy Fireplace • Light & Airy
• Breakfast Nook
• Dining Room • Steps to Beach
www.501herondo70.com
$725,000
2716 PINE AVENUE
MANHATTAN BEACH
1934 sqft. | 4,200 sqft. Lot
• Private Master Suite
with Balcony
• Spacious Living & Family Rooms
• Updated Kitchen with Breakfast
Bar open to Dining Area
• Lush Landscaping in
Front & Rear Yards
$1,299,000
MANHATTAN BEACH
TREE SECTION
COMING SOON...
z
of palos verdes
palos verdes office 310.698.4545manhattan beach office 310.379.2167
www.RajuSells.comDRE: 00874072
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A Simply Elegant HomeBrand new custom built home set up high on a hill crest with
panooramic ocean, coastline and city light views with 180
degree view from Malibu to downtown L.A. Architecture by
Roger North with an emphasis on indoor and outdoor liv-
ing—it invites you with a long 20-foot wide driveway which
ends at a large motor court. Home features 4 bedrooms and
4.5 bathrooms, 4,320sq.ft. of living space on a 2.74 acre
lot (per seller). Large entry with 17 ft. ceilings throughout,
large kitchen opens up to great room. Gourmet kitchen with
all Thermador stainless steel appliances and large walk-in
pantry; Santos Mahogany hardwood and travertine floors
throughout; cherry cabinets with tons of storage space; large
3-car garage with high ceilings, dual zone heating and AC.
Owners have approved plans for 80x30 barn and infinity
pool—lots of grass area and upper pad is ideal for guest
house or barn. Owners went through great expense to have
sewer connection. Easy to show, priced
to sell, home will not last!
0 CHESTNUT...........................
ROLLING HILLS $3,699,000
Pristine Ranch Style Home Conveniently located near the main gate, this designer-
perfect home boasts 5 bedrooms and 4½ bathrooms with
an 800 sq.ft. guest house complete with kitchen, bedroom,
living room, fireplace and views. Completely rebuilt in 2002
with exceptional attention to detail and amenities including
vaulted and beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, custom crown
moulding, skylights, extensive use of natural stone and central
vacuum system. Entry opens to great room with formal living
room with fireplace, French doors and formal dining area.
The gourmet kitchen features granite counter-tops, custom
cabinetry, subzero refrigerator, six burner Thermador range
and oven, center island, large walk-in pantry and opens out
to a family eating area and family room with fireplace and
bar. Views enjoyed from almost every room! The master retreat
has a fireplace and walk-in closets. The 1.7 acre beautifully
landscaped grounds include a pool, 100 rose bushes, 40+ fruit
trees, flat grass areas and room for horses.
6 MEADOWLARK...................
ROLLING HILLS....................
$2,999,000 SHORT SALE.. .
Panoramic Ocean and Catalina Views Elegant and sophisticated home located in Oceanfront Estates boasting over $1M in upgrades! Featuring an open entry leading to the living
room; gourmet kitchen with spacious dining area and butler’s pantry; an art studio and a master suite complete with balconies and luxuri-
ous master bath. Double spiral staircases lead downstairs to a large family room with wet bar and 4 bedroom suites, each with French doors
leading to the manicured grounds outside, salt water pool and spa, outdoor BBQ and expansive lawn with numerous fruit trees.
53 PASEO DE LA LUZ RANCHO PALOS VERDES $4,199,000
Light, Bright and Airy Beautifully renovated contemporary home with great attention to detail. Many of the rooms have floor to ceiling windows that give you a
bright airy feeling. Sitting on almost half an acre, this home has a wonderful floor plan which boasts four bedrooms and three baths. The
kitchen has granite countertops and a commercial Thermador stove. Family room and Dining room open up to the park like backyard. It is
flat, all usable, with a sparkling swimming pool.
14 CRESTWIND RANCHO PALOS VERDES $1,599,900
Find your Zen in this Secluded HavenThis magnificent 6,450sq.ft. Mediterranean home located in Oceanfront Estates, boasts the most breathtaking panoramic ocean views en-
joyed from almost every room. With 5 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms—including a separate casita—this home exemplifies tranquility at its best,
surrounded by private patios, outside fireplaces, numerous fountains, gardens, infinity pool and spa with solar heat system, outside bar and
fireplace, manicured grounds and lawns. Patio entrance, formal living and dining rooms, office and kitchen with a center island, granite counter-
tops, Viking appliances and French doors leading out to 420sq.ft. loggia. A second family room downstairs hosts a full bar and direct access to
the spectacular backyard. Luxurious details throughout including 6 fireplaces, walnut floors, custom cabinetry, coiffure ceilings and solid wood
crown mouldings. The home has a private driveway, 4-car garage and approved plans to add a 420sq.ft. media room—all on a 27,081sq.ft. lot.
33 VIA DEL CIELO RANCHO PALOS VERDES $4,999,000
Ocean Views from Every RoomThis original “model” estate, with over $2.3M in upgrades, offers 6 bedrooms and 6½ bathrooms in 8,337 sq.ft. of luxurious living space with the most
breath-taking panoramic ocean views. Featuring a grand entry with a double staircase and Onyx inlay floors; gourmet kitchen with mosaic counter-
tops, top-of-the-line Viking appliances and center island opening out to the family room with a fireplace, built-in entertainment center and full bar. The
elegant formal dining room seats 14, and along with the living room, opens out to the spacious backyard and infinity pool, spa, fountain, flat grass
areas, including a putting green. The master retreat hosts a fireplace, huge walk-in closets and a large balcony. In addition, there is a library, office/
study, elevator and home theater and all major rooms boast panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean! With exquisite finishings throughout including
custom crown moulding, designer window coverings and custom cabinetry—all on a 32,770 sq. ft., professionally landscaped lot with a 4-car garage.
11 VIA DEL CIELO RANCHO PALOS VERDES $7,900,000
“Kentucky” style farm house in Rolling Hills.
Fabulous Estate custom built which offers luxurious bright & airy living w/ over 8,610 SF,
5BR/6.5BA. Beautiful formal entry w/custom designed wood floors. Formal Dining Room has
vaulted wood beam ceilings and French Doors that open to the lush backyard w/Catalina
views as well as a pool and spa. Spacious kitchen has a Wolf range, Subzero refrigerator,
butler’s pantry with its own oven, warming drawer and ice maker. Across from the pantry is
a private office with an ocean view. Large family room has a fireplace and high ceilings. The
formal Living Room w/fireplace and French doors that open to the backyard as well. Library
has custom antique river reclaimed pine walls and a humidor. Downstairs is a spacious open
room that could be used as a Media Room, or billiards. The master suite is complete with
his and hers baths and walk in closets. The closets are cedar lined and hers is two levels. The
double shower and countertops are marble. All bedrooms have their own walk-in closet and
private baths. There is a water softener system, 2 water heaters, integrated phone system and
Crestron lighting system. There is a slate roof, 3 car garage & 4 stall barn.
1 PACKSADDLE ROAD EAST .....
ROLLING HILLS $ 7,999,000...
z
of palos verdes
palos verdes office 310.698.4545manhattan beach office 310.379.2167
www.RajuSells.comDRE: 00874072
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Presented by…
A Simply Elegant HomeBrand new custom built home set up high on a hill crest with
panooramic ocean, coastline and city light views with 180
degree view from Malibu to downtown L.A. Architecture by
Roger North with an emphasis on indoor and outdoor liv-
ing—it invites you with a long 20-foot wide driveway which
ends at a large motor court. Home features 4 bedrooms and
4.5 bathrooms, 4,320sq.ft. of living space on a 2.74 acre
lot (per seller). Large entry with 17 ft. ceilings throughout,
large kitchen opens up to great room. Gourmet kitchen with
all Thermador stainless steel appliances and large walk-in
pantry; Santos Mahogany hardwood and travertine floors
throughout; cherry cabinets with tons of storage space; large
3-car garage with high ceilings, dual zone heating and AC.
Owners have approved plans for 80x30 barn and infinity
pool—lots of grass area and upper pad is ideal for guest
house or barn. Owners went through great expense to have
sewer connection. Easy to show, priced
to sell, home will not last!
0 CHESTNUT...........................
ROLLING HILLS $3,699,000
Pristine Ranch Style Home Conveniently located near the main gate, this designer-
perfect home boasts 5 bedrooms and 4½ bathrooms with
an 800 sq.ft. guest house complete with kitchen, bedroom,
living room, fireplace and views. Completely rebuilt in 2002
with exceptional attention to detail and amenities including
vaulted and beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, custom crown
moulding, skylights, extensive use of natural stone and central
vacuum system. Entry opens to great room with formal living
room with fireplace, French doors and formal dining area.
The gourmet kitchen features granite counter-tops, custom
cabinetry, subzero refrigerator, six burner Thermador range
and oven, center island, large walk-in pantry and opens out
to a family eating area and family room with fireplace and
bar. Views enjoyed from almost every room! The master retreat
has a fireplace and walk-in closets. The 1.7 acre beautifully
landscaped grounds include a pool, 100 rose bushes, 40+ fruit
trees, flat grass areas and room for horses.
6 MEADOWLARK...................
ROLLING HILLS....................
$2,999,000 SHORT SALE.. .
Panoramic Ocean and Catalina Views Elegant and sophisticated home located in Oceanfront Estates boasting over $1M in upgrades! Featuring an open entry leading to the living
room; gourmet kitchen with spacious dining area and butler’s pantry; an art studio and a master suite complete with balconies and luxuri-
ous master bath. Double spiral staircases lead downstairs to a large family room with wet bar and 4 bedroom suites, each with French doors
leading to the manicured grounds outside, salt water pool and spa, outdoor BBQ and expansive lawn with numerous fruit trees.
53 PASEO DE LA LUZ RANCHO PALOS VERDES $4,199,000
Light, Bright and Airy Beautifully renovated contemporary home with great attention to detail. Many of the rooms have floor to ceiling windows that give you a
bright airy feeling. Sitting on almost half an acre, this home has a wonderful floor plan which boasts four bedrooms and three baths. The
kitchen has granite countertops and a commercial Thermador stove. Family room and Dining room open up to the park like backyard. It is
flat, all usable, with a sparkling swimming pool.
14 CRESTWIND RANCHO PALOS VERDES $1,599,900
Find your Zen in this Secluded HavenThis magnificent 6,450sq.ft. Mediterranean home located in Oceanfront Estates, boasts the most breathtaking panoramic ocean views en-
joyed from almost every room. With 5 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms—including a separate casita—this home exemplifies tranquility at its best,
surrounded by private patios, outside fireplaces, numerous fountains, gardens, infinity pool and spa with solar heat system, outside bar and
fireplace, manicured grounds and lawns. Patio entrance, formal living and dining rooms, office and kitchen with a center island, granite counter-
tops, Viking appliances and French doors leading out to 420sq.ft. loggia. A second family room downstairs hosts a full bar and direct access to
the spectacular backyard. Luxurious details throughout including 6 fireplaces, walnut floors, custom cabinetry, coiffure ceilings and solid wood
crown mouldings. The home has a private driveway, 4-car garage and approved plans to add a 420sq.ft. media room—all on a 27,081sq.ft. lot.
33 VIA DEL CIELO RANCHO PALOS VERDES $4,999,000
Ocean Views from Every RoomThis original “model” estate, with over $2.3M in upgrades, offers 6 bedrooms and 6½ bathrooms in 8,337 sq.ft. of luxurious living space with the most
breath-taking panoramic ocean views. Featuring a grand entry with a double staircase and Onyx inlay floors; gourmet kitchen with mosaic counter-
tops, top-of-the-line Viking appliances and center island opening out to the family room with a fireplace, built-in entertainment center and full bar. The
elegant formal dining room seats 14, and along with the living room, opens out to the spacious backyard and infinity pool, spa, fountain, flat grass
areas, including a putting green. The master retreat hosts a fireplace, huge walk-in closets and a large balcony. In addition, there is a library, office/
study, elevator and home theater and all major rooms boast panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean! With exquisite finishings throughout including
custom crown moulding, designer window coverings and custom cabinetry—all on a 32,770 sq. ft., professionally landscaped lot with a 4-car garage.
11 VIA DEL CIELO RANCHO PALOS VERDES $7,900,000
“Kentucky” style farm house in Rolling Hills.
Fabulous Estate custom built which offers luxurious bright & airy living w/ over 8,610 SF,
5BR/6.5BA. Beautiful formal entry w/custom designed wood floors. Formal Dining Room has
vaulted wood beam ceilings and French Doors that open to the lush backyard w/Catalina
views as well as a pool and spa. Spacious kitchen has a Wolf range, Subzero refrigerator,
butler’s pantry with its own oven, warming drawer and ice maker. Across from the pantry is
a private office with an ocean view. Large family room has a fireplace and high ceilings. The
formal Living Room w/fireplace and French doors that open to the backyard as well. Library
has custom antique river reclaimed pine walls and a humidor. Downstairs is a spacious open
room that could be used as a Media Room, or billiards. The master suite is complete with
his and hers baths and walk in closets. The closets are cedar lined and hers is two levels. The
double shower and countertops are marble. All bedrooms have their own walk-in closet and
private baths. There is a water softener system, 2 water heaters, integrated phone system and
Crestron lighting system. There is a slate roof, 3 car garage & 4 stall barn.
1 PACKSADDLE ROAD EAST .....
ROLLING HILLS $ 7,999,000...
Chris Plank Shorewood RealtorsCell (310) 849-1530Office (310) 546-7561 [email protected]
www.ChrisPlankHomes.com
1534 THE STRAND | HERMOSA BEACH Ocean Front Property | 4 BEDS | 3 BATHS | 2664 SQ FT. | 4 Car Garage
$4,599,000
New stucco
New windows
Upgraded plumbing
Upgraded heating
Upgraded Electrical
*Recent Hermosa Strand Sales: 3124 The Strand $4,500,000 & 2108 The Strand $4,700,000
Call today and ask about Owner Financing Options
www.LuxuryBeachHome4Sale.com
Best Location on the Hermosa Strand – Close to downtown yet far from the crowds!
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2010 RESULTS are IN!
Beach Cities listings sold took an
average of 79 days on market.
Ed’s Beach Cities listings sold in
an average of only 27 days.
Ed’s listings sold 65% faster in 2010…
now that’s performance!
Beach Cities average Sold price versus List
price was 7% below original list price.
Ed’s Beach Cities listings Sold price versus
List price was 2% below original list price.
Ed’s Beach Cities listings received 5% more
on average – that’s $50,000 additional
value per $1,000,000 sold!
How fast did your home sell in 2010?Average Days on Market…
How much money did you give up selling your home in 2010?
Sold price versus List price…
Median List Price $1,641,000
Asking Price per Square Foot $630
Average Days on Market 90
Percent of Properties with Price Decrease 36%
Percent Relisted (reset DOM) 9 %
Total Homes for Sale 120
*The Market Action Index answers the question “How’s the Market?” by measuring the current rate of sale versus the amount of the inventory. Index above 30 implies Seller’s Market conditions. Below 30, conditions favor the Buyer.
Trending this week in Manhattan Beach, 90266…Median House Size (sq ft) 3,028
Median Lot Size (sq ft) Less than 4,500
Median Number of Bedrooms 4.0
Median Number of Bathrooms 3.0
Market Action Index 19.6 (Strong Buyer’s)
COMING SOON IN EAST MANHATTAN BEACH… 1221 6th Street, Manhattan Beach
Beautiful Craftsman styled home built in 20055 Bedrooms | 4.5 Baths | 4,230 sq.ft. | 7,500 sq.ft. LotSide-by-side 3-car garage!
Call 310-798-1277 to book your preview appointment with Ed.
NEW TO THE EAST MANHATTAN BEACH MARKET!1505 8TH STREET, MANHATTAN BEACH 6 bedrooms | 4.5 baths | 4,500 sq.ft. | 6,750 sq.ft. Lot
Custom built in 2002, formal living room, dining room, loft, family room & breakfast nook - bright & light home!
Offered at $1,879,888
FEATURED MANHATTAN BEACH PROPERTIES
MANHATTAN BEACH SAND SECTION
Inventory is down 35% from its 12 month peak and was sitting with 7
months of inventory as of 12/30/2010. As of 1/27/2011, inventory sits at
47 units.
WHAT’S TRENDING IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?
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CONTACT ED FOR A FREE CUSTOMIZED MARKET ANALYSIS OF YOUR HOME.
MANHATTAN BEACH TREE SECTION
Inventory was down 46% from the 12 month peak at the end of the year, however,
as of January 27, 2011, the inventory has risen to 23 properties which equals about
a 2-3 month supply.
MANHATTAN BEACH HILL SECTION
The Hill section has been the most dramatic change in inventory, which is
down 53% from the 12 month peak. Currently, there is less than a 3 month
supply of homes compared to February of 2010 which had an incredible 20
month supply.
EAST MANHATTAN BEACH SECTION
East Manhattan has also seen a significant drop in inventory, which is currently set
at 29 units as of 1/27/2011. In December it was down 47% from its 12 month peak.
In February of last year, there was a 23 month supply of homes, compared to
today’s 3 month supply.
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COMING SOON IN EAST MANHATTAN BEACH… 1221 6th Street, Manhattan Beach
Beautiful Craftsman styled home built in 20055 Bedrooms | 4.5 Baths | 4,230 sq.ft. | 7,500 sq.ft. LotSide-by-side 3-car garage!
Call 310-798-1277 to book your preview appointment with Ed.
NEW TO THE EAST MANHATTAN BEACH MARKET!1505 8TH STREET, MANHATTAN BEACH 6 bedrooms | 4.5 baths | 4,500 sq.ft. | 6,750 sq.ft. Lot
Custom built in 2002, formal living room, dining room, loft, family room & breakfast nook - bright & light home!
Offered at $1,879,888
FEATURED MANHATTAN BEACH PROPERTIES
MANHATTAN BEACH SAND SECTION
Inventory is down 35% from its 12 month peak and was sitting with 7
months of inventory as of 12/30/2010. As of 1/27/2011, inventory sits at
47 units.
WHAT’S TRENDING IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?
310.798.1277 [email protected] www.ItzSold.com
CONTACT ED FOR A FREE CUSTOMIZED MARKET ANALYSIS OF YOUR HOME.
MANHATTAN BEACH TREE SECTION
Inventory was down 46% from the 12 month peak at the end of the year, however,
as of January 27, 2011, the inventory has risen to 23 properties which equals about
a 2-3 month supply.
MANHATTAN BEACH HILL SECTION
The Hill section has been the most dramatic change in inventory, which is
down 53% from the 12 month peak. Currently, there is less than a 3 month
supply of homes compared to February of 2010 which had an incredible 20
month supply.
EAST MANHATTAN BEACH SECTION
East Manhattan has also seen a significant drop in inventory, which is currently set
at 29 units as of 1/27/2011. In December it was down 47% from its 12 month peak.
In February of last year, there was a 23 month supply of homes, compared to
today’s 3 month supply.
TO BETTER UNDERSTAND HOW THESE TRENDS AFFECT YOUR PROPERTY OR YOUR REAL ESTATE PLANS, CALL FOR A DETAILED ASSESSMENT OF YOUR SPECIFIC SITUATION.
GREEN IS GOOD! LOWER INVENTORY MEANS MORE STABLE PRICING!
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Parker Residence, 1964 — Rancho Palos VerdesModernist beach house overlooking abalone cove & across to Catalina Island. 3BRs, 2BAs, oversized media room & detached 2-car garage. See additionalinformation and images at: www.crosbydoeproperties.com/3137barkentine
$1,599,000 / Crosby Doe
CRAIG ELLWOOD, ARCHITECTThe Kawahara Residence — Rolling Hills Estates
First time on the market. Classic modernist residence born of the Case Study program, rendered in steel and glass. Four bedrooms, 3.5 baths, pool, spa, pool cabana, and detached 2 car garage.
$1,595,000 / Crosby Doe & Gordon Newsom
RAY KAPPE, F.A.I.A.The Scheimer Residence — Manhattan Beach
Wrap around panoramic beach views from arguably one of the best sites on the Strand. Powerful architectural statement. High curving steel and glass windows with the swimming pool on top deck.
$12,499,000 / Crosby Doe
MORPHOSIS ARCHITECTURE75 Steps to the Strand Sand — Hermosa Beach
The Lawrence/Harris Residence, 1983 — 2004. Three story Internationally recognized steel and glass residence directly across from the Strand.3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, den/library & wine cellar. Panoramic ocean views.
$3,495,000 / Crosby Doe
Crosby Doe Associates, Inc. 9312 Civic Center Drive #102 Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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Parker Residence, 1964 — Rancho Palos VerdesModernist beach house overlooking abalone cove & across to Catalina Island. 3BRs, 2BAs, oversized media room & detached 2-car garage. See additionalinformation and images at: www.crosbydoeproperties.com/3137barkentine
$1,599,000 / Crosby Doe
CRAIG ELLWOOD, ARCHITECTThe Kawahara Residence — Rolling Hills Estates
First time on the market. Classic modernist residence born of the Case Study program, rendered in steel and glass. Four bedrooms, 3.5 baths, pool, spa, pool cabana, and detached 2 car garage.
$1,595,000 / Crosby Doe & Gordon Newsom
RAY KAPPE, F.A.I.A.The Scheimer Residence — Manhattan Beach
Wrap around panoramic beach views from arguably one of the best sites on the Strand. Powerful architectural statement. High curving steel and glass windows with the swimming pool on top deck.
$12,499,000 / Crosby Doe
MORPHOSIS ARCHITECTURE75 Steps to the Strand Sand — Hermosa Beach
The Lawrence/Harris Residence, 1983 — 2004. Three story Internationally recognized steel and glass residence directly across from the Strand.3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, den/library & wine cellar. Panoramic ocean views.
$3,495,000 / Crosby Doe
Crosby Doe Associates, Inc. 9312 Civic Center Drive #102 Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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to adjust. Being so close to Europe, New York has to compete with [European restaurants] because that’s what the New York consumer has come to expect. MF: Because of the vast spread of Los Angeles, I think people don’t experiment too far afield unless you’re a foodie and food is all-important to you. rb: You have a diverse local market here. If you take some of the small-plate restaurants in Torrance and Gardena, some of the Japanese restaurants, you’re looking at some of the best caliber restaurants in the city. If you get into other genres of dining, South Bay can’t compete. You can read a city by how many fast food chains they have. The more chains, the fewer foodies and people who are willing to experiment. People are comfortable going to same chain and ordering the same thing, over and over. That’s pretty much suburbia.
You opened your first South Bay restaurant in 1976, and Chez Mélange followed in 1982. What made Chez survive the many economic ups and downs?MF: Longevity, for one. The longer you’ve been around, the more people know you. the dearth of restaurants didn’t hurt. When we opened Café Courtney in 1976, we called it an introduction to French cooking. The price points were value-oriented. In ’76, what was popular were coffee shops and pseudo-café cuisine restaurants, but nothing in between. There was a niche for melding the two. rb: We were giving people organic, modern California cuisine. We mixed it with simple French: escargot, quiche. Nothing weird, just familiar ingredients presented in a new way. We mixed that with
A mouth-watering blend of business smarts and culinary art
chez mélange
Fans of food television, we’re about to burst your bubble: A celebrity chef doth not an excellent restaurant make. Take it from Michael Franks, owner of Redondo Beach foodie haven Chez Mélange, and Robert Bell, chef and owner at the renowned institution. South Bay Digs spent a lively afternoon with the refreshingly candid and deliciously innovative pioneers of local haute cuisine. Our takeaway: Never lie to a chef, and always choose the tarte tatin.
South Bay Digs: What’s the worst meal you’ve ever had?Michael Franks: The last meal I was disappointed with was over-salted. It was inedible.
did you let them know?MF: I told them everything was good. [Laughter] I will share my opinions with fellow restauranteurs if I think it will help. Otherwise I’ll go about my business. Robert Bell: I can’t think of a worst meal I’ve had. Unfortunately there’s so much hype on restaurants and chefs these days. Some chefs’ careers are based purely on hype. MF: There’s a philosophy in our business that great chefs don’t make great restaurants. Just because that person is extraordinary individually, it doesn’t mean they’ll have a great restaurant.
La food connoisseurs have always thumbed their noses at the South Bay. rb: It’s still the case. Every neighborhood serves food based on what the immediate population wants. If you’re in a tourist area, you have
By PAMELA CORANtE-HANSEN
02.04.2011|SouthBayDigS.com 25
MF: The days of ‘the customer is always right’ are over. The customer is not always right, but it’s about how a manager deals with the situation. Some of my peers would rather sit in their offices and ignore the customer. My take is you don’t want a customer leaving unhappy. rb: As a chef, it’s easy to defend your food. I find it’s not worth it.
Number one, I know what I’m doing in the kitchen. Number two, [being defensive] is not going to bring the customer back. All I can say is, ‘What can I bring you right now that’s going to make you happy?’
I understand you’re involved in charitable causes. How did that come about?MF: We learned early on that the community is what makes your business successful. If you’re giving to the community, hopefully the community is giving back to you. We try and put our resources toward areas that we think are most deserving.
What insider tips do you have for South bay foodies?rb: When a restaurant is fairly new, order only menu items and not specials, until you learn what the chef is doing. A lot of
thought goes into menu items. The thought that goes into a special is maybe 15 minutes, while the thought on a menu item could be 15 years. MF: Be honest with the restaurant. Tell them how you’re thinking. Restaurants make mistakes; it’s a people business. Tell the restaurant about your experience one-on-one. They will be so grateful to hear it from you rather than read about it later on.rb: Honesty is important. Ask for the manager. Ask for the owner. Give them the opportunity to resolve the situation. You’ll be surprised how that will take the experience to a whole new level.
Great advice. now for the tough questions: beaujolais or brunello di Montalcino?rb: Beaujolais is the best value. Barolo is the best wine on the planet. MF: Brunello.
crème brulée or tarte tatin?rb & MF: tarte tatin. rb: Are you kidding? Crème brulée has no texture!
a comfortable, casual atmosphere, and lesser-known wines by the glass. We kept doing things no one had ever heard of. MF: Our customers said, ‘Give us more, give us something new.’ Those were the days of frozen vegetables. We used fresh foods. Because Robert was a self-trained chef, there were no boundaries. rb: This reminds me of a lecture I gave at a college on creativity. I believe that the enemy of creativity is school. ‘Don’t do it that way, it’s wrong!’ But I figure, ‘Wait a second, maybe I can fit a square peg in a round hole if the hole is big enough.’ When we started, I had no parameters. I did everything on my own. MF: Our only recreation was going out to eat, and we saw what everyone else was doing. California cuisine was just starting. Chez Mélange, Spago and Michael’s really started California cuisine.
What lured you into the food and restaurant world?rb: My grandmother was the inspiration behind my excitement about food and dining. Sunday meals and gathering around the table were so much fun. I was 10 years old and all we’d talk about was how we like our dinners, do we use long pasta or short pasta. Food was an important thing, it wasn’t just something you ate so you wouldn’t be hungry. MF: My dad was in the restaurant business. My whole life was spent in restaurants. In my early teens in London, when I started to go out with girls, we didn’t go to movies, but to restaurants — usually my dad’s so I could sign the check! I spent four years in hotel school. My goal was always to come to the States. I visited a friend who was living in Redondo Beach, and I thought, I want to live here, so I helped him open a restaurant. Food, from that point on, became my hobby, my passion. I can easily separate the hobby side and the business side. Ultimately, you are running a business, even though customers hate to think about that. rb: This is the only retail business where people expect something for free. Can I have an extra side, can I get some bread, can I have some more dressing, and they wonder why things are so expensive. MF: Once a customer becomes a regular, it’s quite easy for them to ask for extras or for special orders. It can be the beginning of the end of the restaurant. Sometimes the skill level in a restaurant can’t produce what they want, other times a certain product isn’t available. rb: I don’t have to deal with that because I’m in back. All Michael wants to do is make the customer happy. MF: It’s a yin and yang thing.
In this era of citizen journalism, what’s your take on social media sites that encourage users to post restaurant reviews?rb: The online restaurant reviews and blogs put newspaper food sections out of business. However, if the writer is what we call an amateur diner who only goes out to eat on Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day, you have to put those aside.
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This single family home has kept its beachside charm while inheriting a modern star like quality. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,496 sq/feet home is just waiting to be plucked by someone who can appreciate living the California dream. Just 3 blocks to the Strand and an easy bike ride to the famous Hermosa Pier. Everything to offer from surfing, nightlife, shopping, and some of the best dining in LA. If you rather stay in, set up dinner
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16 Bowie Road, Rolling Hills, 902744 Beds | 4 Baths | 4294 Sq.Ft. | Panoramic Views
Located in the enchanting City of Rolling Hills, a private gated community located atop the scenic hills of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, this Ranch-Style Estate is set among an immaculate lush landscape and ranch style/equestrian environment. With an enduring respect for native wildlife and the natural surroundings, this one-of-a-kind home offers breathtaking panoramic views, from the majestic queen’s-necklace view of the Santa Monica Bay, to twinkling city lights below all the way to world famous downtown skyline, and across to the regal views of San Pedro’s impressive Port of Los Angeles. Pristine stables and private park-like settings are centuries away from the city below as you enter the grounds up a long private driveway, with lush, expansive, colorful, and meticulously maintained landscape that is well over an acre. Designed by a renowned local architect, the ambience of the exterior blend perfectly with the intimate interior spaces throughout this home and offer a feeling of openness and illumination of natural light. Five main bridle trails provide convenient access for ones equestrian enjoyment. The quiet, serene atmosphere is experienced while strolling through the grounds of this magnificent ranch-style estate. An extra-large three-car garage and parking platform provide extra parking for guests.
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1608 Via Fernandez, Palos Verdes Estates
16,000 sq.ft. | 70,000 sq.ft. Gated lot | 9 Bedrooms | 12 Bathrooms | Fully Furnished | Pool / Jacuzzi, tennis court, gardens, & lily pond | 6-car garage +
10 additional parking spaces | Designed by famous architect Tony Ashai | Gym, wine cellar, library, walnut built-in bookcases, gourmet kitchen
1103 Via Curva, Palos Verdes Estates
4,700 sq.ft. | 6 bedrooms | 5.5 baths | Romantic Artist’s Retreat
on ½ acre lot | Remodeled by Ed Beall
$2,495,000
6508 Via Baron, Rancho Palos Verdes
Best Kept Secret with Ocean & Catalina Views | Walking trail by bluff to Terranea
Resort | 4,645 sq.ft. | Great Floor Plan | Excellent Value
$1,499,000
30504 Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes
Price reduced! | Build Your Dream Home
~12,000 sq.ft. lot, Architectural Plans for 4,300 sq.ft. home
$699,000
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609 Via Horquilla, Palos Verdes EstatesPalos Verdes Estates - A Golfer’s Paradise!
Situated on an exclusive cul-de-sac, this 5600 sq. ft. home boasts sweeping golf course,coastline, city lights and mountain views. The custom floor plan includes 2 family
rooms, one on each level, an office off the entry & a craft room (or maid’s room). The home is designed around 2 brick courtyards that invite the gardens inside. 4 bedrooms, 6
baths, including the sumptuous master suite with spacious walk-in closet & spectacular views. Extra touches include: 5 fireplaces, 2 wet bars, skylights,
recessed lighting throughout, 7 zones of heating with 2 furnaces, hardwood floors, & 3-car garage with a circular driveway
Priced to sell at $2,499,000
1609 Via Barcelona, Palos Verdes Estates
Views from Catalina to Malibu | 4,700 sq.ft | 5 Bedrooms | 5 Baths | Maximum PrivacyGourmet Kitchen | Pool & Spa
$2,498,000
1504 Via Asturias, Palos Verdes Estates
4,200 sqft. | Beautifully Landscaped 15,000 sq.ft Lot | 3 Bedroom Suites + extra bedroom downstairs | Great for Entertaining Priced to Sell!
$2,198,000
Excellent one level home in PVE
Wonderful one level home with over 4000 sq, ft, 3 car garage,
circular drive way in the heart of MonteMalaga with pool/ spa
Over 12 feet high ceiling thru out. Renovated in excellent condition
$2,185,000
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1608 Via Fernandez, Palos Verdes Estates
16,000 sq.ft. | 70,000 sq.ft. Gated lot | 9 Bedrooms | 12 Bathrooms | Fully Furnished | Pool / Jacuzzi, tennis court, gardens, & lily pond | 6-car garage +
10 additional parking spaces | Designed by famous architect Tony Ashai | Gym, wine cellar, library, walnut built-in bookcases, gourmet kitchen
1103 Via Curva, Palos Verdes Estates
4,700 sq.ft. | 6 bedrooms | 5.5 baths | Romantic Artist’s Retreat
on ½ acre lot | Remodeled by Ed Beall
$2,495,000
6508 Via Baron, Rancho Palos Verdes
Best Kept Secret with Ocean & Catalina Views | Walking trail by bluff to Terranea
Resort | 4,645 sq.ft. | Great Floor Plan | Excellent Value
$1,499,000
30504 Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes
Price reduced! | Build Your Dream Home
~12,000 sq.ft. lot, Architectural Plans for 4,300 sq.ft. home
$699,000
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609 Via Horquilla, Palos Verdes EstatesPalos Verdes Estates - A Golfer’s Paradise!
Situated on an exclusive cul-de-sac, this 5600 sq. ft. home boasts sweeping golf course,coastline, city lights and mountain views. The custom floor plan includes 2 family
rooms, one on each level, an office off the entry & a craft room (or maid’s room). The home is designed around 2 brick courtyards that invite the gardens inside. 4 bedrooms, 6
baths, including the sumptuous master suite with spacious walk-in closet & spectacular views. Extra touches include: 5 fireplaces, 2 wet bars, skylights,
recessed lighting throughout, 7 zones of heating with 2 furnaces, hardwood floors, & 3-car garage with a circular driveway
Priced to sell at $2,499,000
1609 Via Barcelona, Palos Verdes Estates
Views from Catalina to Malibu | 4,700 sq.ft | 5 Bedrooms | 5 Baths | Maximum PrivacyGourmet Kitchen | Pool & Spa
$2,498,000
1504 Via Asturias, Palos Verdes Estates
4,200 sqft. | Beautifully Landscaped 15,000 sq.ft Lot | 3 Bedroom Suites + extra bedroom downstairs | Great for Entertaining Priced to Sell!
$2,198,000
Excellent one level home in PVE
Wonderful one level home with over 4000 sq, ft, 3 car garage,
circular drive way in the heart of MonteMalaga with pool/ spa
Over 12 feet high ceiling thru out. Renovated in excellent condition
$2,185,000
Gerard Bisignano is a life-long resident of the South Bay. He has been selling luxury real estate in our coastal community for over 19 years. He has been a consistent top producer and in 2009 became a partner/owner with Peninsula Sotheby’s. He received his MBA from Loyola Marymount University and served eight years on the Redondo Beach City Council. His marketing efforts have produced two homes named L.A. Times “Home of the Week” and he has been featured several times on NBC’s “Open House Los Angeles.” He has marketed one of the highest priced homes ever listed on the Manhattan Beach Strand and is known for being a top agent for luxury real estate from Manhattan Beach to the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
1600 The Strand, Manhattan Beach
Grandieur Embodied. First time to market. Ray Kappe Design-”His designs evince a mastery of warm, modern spaces, clearly expressed construction systems, and environmental sensitivity.”Situated on a prime Strand north corner and a 1 minute walk to downtown. Built prior to current codes, allowing for a rare rooftop pool, expansive top decks and over 5200 sq feet. Floor to ceiling windows allow panoramic whitewater views from PV to Malibu. Concrete, steel and stone, this contemporary masterpiece is accessed through a pivoting sculpted stainless steel door. Downstairs is a Strand level media room and 2 glass enclosed bedrooms. Entry level has the kitchen, dining area, huge granite bar and a wine room. Top living level has the master bedroom and spa quality bath. Stairways lead to the rooftop pool and expansive entertainment outdoor area. Rounded and angeled, this home embraces the coastline. This home has 3 large open fireplaces-a Kappe signature- 3 car garage and an elevator to the roof.
$12,499,000
301 25th Street, Manhattan Beach
Walk Street - Classic Beach Duplex. Live and play only three blocks from the beach. Stunning water and beach views with perfect sunsets. Living room has wood burning fireplace. Walk out on to your front deck for lounging or grilling. See and hear the waves. Recently renovated — move right in and enjoy the summer. In the beautiful Sand Section of Manhattan Beach on a oversized 2/3 lot. One 3 bed/2 bath unit and one studio with full bath and kitchen. Both units are super easy to rent. Sit on the deck and sip your morning coffee and enjoy the ocean views. Great investment or build opportunity.
$1,449,000
24 8th Street, Hermosa Beach
Fantastic new contemporary home in the heart of downtown Hermosa just two doors from the strand and sand, Gourmet kitchen with walk-pantry comes complete with commercial Viking appliances, granite counter tops, custom cabinets and hard wood floors. This home is equipped with elevator, beautiful decks including one on the roof which is engineered and ready for a spa and BBQ to enjoy the city and whitewater views. Spacious open floor plan, living room with fireplace, master has a walk-in closet, large his/her bath, jacuzzi tub. House is
wired for stereo, alarm as well as high speed internet
(CAT5). Hermosa Beach living at it’s best!
$2,595,000
3410 Hermosa Avenue, Hermosa Beach
Architectural Digest’s Editors’ Selection October 2010. A masterpiece in art & living. These worlds meld in this testament to post modern design. An early work by the internationally acclaimed Morphosis design team, Thom Mayne & Michael Rotondi, this blending of stainless steel, concrete & natural elements combine to create a stunning home of epic architectural significance. Featured in the New York Times, this 4000+ square foot home has 4 levels with living room, dining room & kitchen all situated on the top floor to take full advantage of the spectacular ocean/coastline views. The entrance opens to a 3-story, semi-circular atrium. 2 sets of stairs trace a path through the structure that has an elevator, 3 bedrooms, a wine cellar, 2 fireplaces & a family room. Unobstructed ocean views from PV to Malibu, home has been called “the tallest home in Hermosa Beach.”
$3,495,000
Artfully Representing Estates of Epic Architectural Significance
Gerard BisignanoPeninsula Sotheby’s International Realty
Cell: 310-990-4727Office: 310-376-6004
7 Sea Cove Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes
Great opportunity to purchase a rare coastal lot with plans for a 4000 square foot Marmol Radziner contemporary design home with 100 feet of frontage. Lot is across the street from the coastline. Lot is over 10,000 square feet and offers awesome ocean and coastline views. Sea Cove is a highly desirable street filled with some of Palos Verdes most desirable homes and has a private path to the beach and coastal tide pools. Close proximity to Terranea Resort, Abalone Cove, Portuguese Bend Club and Shoreline Park. Build home as a primary residence or a second home. Home across the street is said to be Frank Lloyd Wright’s last residential project. Land directly across the street is not buildable allowing for unblockable views. Buyer and buyer’s agent to verify all information. Seller is open to a joint venture for spec project.
$694,500
PeninsulaSIR.com | [email protected] DRE: 01116110
“Navigating the Real Estate market can be challenging during these uncertain times. As a partner with Peninsula Sotheby’s International Realty I can offer you unsurpassed exposure and experience in the marketing of your home or when representing you in the purchase of a home. Please call me on my cell phone at (310) 990-4727.” —Gerard Bisignano
3608 Crest Drive,Manhattan Beach
*Sand Section, Corner Lot *3 bedroom, 4 bath Home*Ocean views from 2nd Floor & Private Balcony*Direct access to the 2-Car Garage.
$5500 per month
Gerard Bisignano, House At The Beach Inc. & the power of the Sotheby’s International Network have combined to bring you...
Coastal Luxury Leasing Representing the finest coastal homes for lease
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12 Country Meadow Road, Rolling Hills Estates
*4 bedroom, 3 bath Home behind the gates at The Ranch. *Large master suite with fireplace, 2 walk-in closets, double sinks*Pool & Spa*24 hour guard on duty
$5095 per month
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3104 Ocean Drive, Manhattan Beach
*Charming 2 bed 2 bath owners unit*Great ocean views-Best and most private stretch of beach.*Hardwood floors*2 car garage
$4500 per month
30004 Matisse Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes
*4 bedroom, 3 bath Home*Large yard & pool*Gourmet kitchen with new granite counters & views!*Master bedroom with walk-in closet & pool access.*Two fireplaces, wet bar & 2-car garage.
$4300 per month
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Gerard Bisignano is a life-long resident of the South Bay. He has been selling luxury real estate in our coastal community for over 19 years. He has been a consistent top producer and in 2009 became a partner/owner with Peninsula Sotheby’s. He received his MBA from Loyola Marymount University and served eight years on the Redondo Beach City Council. His marketing efforts have produced two homes named L.A. Times “Home of the Week” and he has been featured several times on NBC’s “Open House Los Angeles.” He has marketed one of the highest priced homes ever listed on the Manhattan Beach Strand and is known for being a top agent for luxury real estate from Manhattan Beach to the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
1600 The Strand, Manhattan Beach
Grandieur Embodied. First time to market. Ray Kappe Design-”His designs evince a mastery of warm, modern spaces, clearly expressed construction systems, and environmental sensitivity.”Situated on a prime Strand north corner and a 1 minute walk to downtown. Built prior to current codes, allowing for a rare rooftop pool, expansive top decks and over 5200 sq feet. Floor to ceiling windows allow panoramic whitewater views from PV to Malibu. Concrete, steel and stone, this contemporary masterpiece is accessed through a pivoting sculpted stainless steel door. Downstairs is a Strand level media room and 2 glass enclosed bedrooms. Entry level has the kitchen, dining area, huge granite bar and a wine room. Top living level has the master bedroom and spa quality bath. Stairways lead to the rooftop pool and expansive entertainment outdoor area. Rounded and angeled, this home embraces the coastline. This home has 3 large open fireplaces-a Kappe signature- 3 car garage and an elevator to the roof.
$12,499,000
301 25th Street, Manhattan Beach
Walk Street - Classic Beach Duplex. Live and play only three blocks from the beach. Stunning water and beach views with perfect sunsets. Living room has wood burning fireplace. Walk out on to your front deck for lounging or grilling. See and hear the waves. Recently renovated — move right in and enjoy the summer. In the beautiful Sand Section of Manhattan Beach on a oversized 2/3 lot. One 3 bed/2 bath unit and one studio with full bath and kitchen. Both units are super easy to rent. Sit on the deck and sip your morning coffee and enjoy the ocean views. Great investment or build opportunity.
$1,449,000
24 8th Street, Hermosa Beach
Fantastic new contemporary home in the heart of downtown Hermosa just two doors from the strand and sand, Gourmet kitchen with walk-pantry comes complete with commercial Viking appliances, granite counter tops, custom cabinets and hard wood floors. This home is equipped with elevator, beautiful decks including one on the roof which is engineered and ready for a spa and BBQ to enjoy the city and whitewater views. Spacious open floor plan, living room with fireplace, master has a walk-in closet, large his/her bath, jacuzzi tub. House is
wired for stereo, alarm as well as high speed internet
(CAT5). Hermosa Beach living at it’s best!
$2,595,000
3410 Hermosa Avenue, Hermosa Beach
Architectural Digest’s Editors’ Selection October 2010. A masterpiece in art & living. These worlds meld in this testament to post modern design. An early work by the internationally acclaimed Morphosis design team, Thom Mayne & Michael Rotondi, this blending of stainless steel, concrete & natural elements combine to create a stunning home of epic architectural significance. Featured in the New York Times, this 4000+ square foot home has 4 levels with living room, dining room & kitchen all situated on the top floor to take full advantage of the spectacular ocean/coastline views. The entrance opens to a 3-story, semi-circular atrium. 2 sets of stairs trace a path through the structure that has an elevator, 3 bedrooms, a wine cellar, 2 fireplaces & a family room. Unobstructed ocean views from PV to Malibu, home has been called “the tallest home in Hermosa Beach.”
$3,495,000
Artfully Representing Estates of Epic Architectural Significance
Gerard BisignanoPeninsula Sotheby’s International Realty
Cell: 310-990-4727Office: 310-376-6004
7 Sea Cove Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes
Great opportunity to purchase a rare coastal lot with plans for a 4000 square foot Marmol Radziner contemporary design home with 100 feet of frontage. Lot is across the street from the coastline. Lot is over 10,000 square feet and offers awesome ocean and coastline views. Sea Cove is a highly desirable street filled with some of Palos Verdes most desirable homes and has a private path to the beach and coastal tide pools. Close proximity to Terranea Resort, Abalone Cove, Portuguese Bend Club and Shoreline Park. Build home as a primary residence or a second home. Home across the street is said to be Frank Lloyd Wright’s last residential project. Land directly across the street is not buildable allowing for unblockable views. Buyer and buyer’s agent to verify all information. Seller is open to a joint venture for spec project.
$694,500
PeninsulaSIR.com | [email protected] DRE: 01116110
“Navigating the Real Estate market can be challenging during these uncertain times. As a partner with Peninsula Sotheby’s International Realty I can offer you unsurpassed exposure and experience in the marketing of your home or when representing you in the purchase of a home. Please call me on my cell phone at (310) 990-4727.” —Gerard Bisignano
3608 Crest Drive,Manhattan Beach
*Sand Section, Corner Lot *3 bedroom, 4 bath Home*Ocean views from 2nd Floor & Private Balcony*Direct access to the 2-Car Garage.
$5500 per month
Gerard Bisignano, House At The Beach Inc. & the power of the Sotheby’s International Network have combined to bring you...
Coastal Luxury Leasing Representing the finest coastal homes for lease
in Southern California.
Call our leasing office at 310-686-4544.
12 Country Meadow Road, Rolling Hills Estates
*4 bedroom, 3 bath Home behind the gates at The Ranch. *Large master suite with fireplace, 2 walk-in closets, double sinks*Pool & Spa*24 hour guard on duty
$5095 per month
JUST LEASED
3104 Ocean Drive, Manhattan Beach
*Charming 2 bed 2 bath owners unit*Great ocean views-Best and most private stretch of beach.*Hardwood floors*2 car garage
$4500 per month
30004 Matisse Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes
*4 bedroom, 3 bath Home*Large yard & pool*Gourmet kitchen with new granite counters & views!*Master bedroom with walk-in closet & pool access.*Two fireplaces, wet bar & 2-car garage.
$4300 per month
JUST LEASED
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- Tree Section Location!!- 3 bedrooms and 2 baths- Large Landscaped backyard!!- 1,872 sq. ft.- Manhattan Beach Schools
JACK GILLESPIEExperience is Everything DRE: 00426498
[email protected] (310) 200-4169
Office (310) 546-7611 Ext.344
Offered at: $1,249,000www.2920Laurel.com
2920 LAUREL AVENUE MANHATTAN BEACHStunning Tree Section Home
Located in the highly desirable Tree Section of Manhattan Beach, this 3 bedroom and 2 bath home is model-perfect! The 1,800+ sq. ft. two-story floor-plan features a meticulous kitchen, formal living room with fireplace, and spacious family room. The Master bedroom features a private balcony. The playable and private rear yard is newly landscaped. Amenities include hardwood floors, newer carpet, designer paint, and plantation shutters. This is a home you will love to live-in!